If you are a faculty member who is thinking about setting up course reserves, you may bring in your course reserves items for the Winter term now.
Consult Course Reserves on the library’s homepage for more information including links to forms and reserve cards. Contact Cindy, Anna, or Makayla with any questions.
The library will be closed with the rest of the campus from Dec. 16-Jan. 1.
Student researchers and all students on campus this summer are welcome to stop by the library break room (first floor) every Friday in July between 2:30-4 p.m. Get ready for the weekend with coffee, tea, and cookies, along with a fun selection of books and DVDs for you to check out.
It’s time, once again, for our annual Mudd Library Summer Coffeehouse Series! This series provides an opportunity to socialize and learn about resources and services available to help you with work or leisure interests. This summer, we’re excited to announce two awesome guest presenters from the Lawrence faculty.
Coffeehouses start promptly at 10 a.m. and finish around 10:50 a.m. All members of the Lawrence community are welcome to attend (no registration required). We’ll be gathering in front of the library and will provide beverages and a snack.
June 28: Silly Horn Stuff
When you think of a horn, what musical instrument comes to mind? Ann Ellsworth, Assistant Professor of Music: Horn at the Lawrence University Conservatory will be here to demonstrate what horns are and what they can do in the right hands…er…lips. Professor Ellsworth will be joined by a worthy opponent/assistant. Join in the frolic and expect the unexpected.
July 12: Summer Reads
The ever-popular Summer Reading coffeehouse returns! Planning your beach reading? Got your own summer reading underway? Come and hear about favorite reads from library staff and whoever else shows up. It could—and should—be you!
August 2: No Mow May and You
Have you heard about No Mow May in Appleton, but are not really sure what it is or why it’s a thing? Are you a participant but would like to learn more about how you can help pollinators? Join us as our special guest, Israel Del Toro, Assistant Professor of Biology, helps us learn more about the No Mow May movement, and how we can each make a difference in our environment.
Take a look at our coffeehouse guide to learn more!
We look forward to seeing you there!
It’s time once again for the library’s summer coffeehouse series! If you’re unfamiliar with the coffeehouses, they provide an opportunity to socialize just a bit and to learn about resources and services available to help you with work or leisure interests. We start promptly at 10:00 and end at 10:45. We’ll provide a cool beverage and a snack. All members of the Lawrence community are welcome to attend.
July 13: Summer Reads (outdoor, weather permitting)
The ever-popular Summer Reading coffeehouse returns! Planning your beach reading? Got your own summer reading underway? Come and hear about favorite reads from library staff and whoever else shows up. It could – and should – be you!
July 27: Welcome to the Makerspace (indoor)
Have you been hoping to use the Makerspace with your coursework or academic work but not sure how? Come to this coffeehouse session to learn about the ways your colleagues have been using 3D printers, sewing machines, the laser cutter, and more to incorporate hands-on learning and help their students reach their curricular goals in subjects all over campus.
August 10: Let’s Talk Cookbooks (outdoor, weather permitting)
If you like to cook, you probably have more than one favorite cookbook. Maybe baking and cooking helped you make it through the worst of the pandemic. In any case, we’re taking time to talk about our favorite cookbooks–and our favorite food writing–and discover more.
See previous summer coffeehouse book, cookbook, and podcast recommendations (and more!) on the Summer Coffeehouse Series research guide.
Library Summer Coffeehouses have returned! Your friends in the Mudd are so excited to gather with you once again! Coffeehouses will all take place at 10 am, in the plaza in front of the library. Refreshments will be provided.
June 30: Summer Reads
The ever-popular Summer Reading coffeehouse returns! Planning your beach reading? Got your own summer reading underway? Come and hear about favorite reads from library staff and whoever else shows up. It could – and should – be you!
July 14: Let’s Talk Cookbooks
If you like to cook, you probably have more than one favorite cookbook. Maybe baking and cooking helped you make it through this past year. In any case, we’re taking time to talk about our favorite cookbooks–and our favorite food writing–and discover more.
August 11: Podcasts
We learn every summer about so many wonderful books to read that we thought we’d like to take the same approach to podcasts. Come share what you listen to and find out about recommendations from the library.
Just a reminder that your friends in the Mudd Library have been continuing two of our favorite weekly events through Spring term- and we’d love for you to join us!
LU Reads: Join us on Wednesday evenings from 7-7:30 Central on Zoom. For spring term, we’re doing a read-aloud of the Fox Cities Reads title, George by Alex Gino.
LU reads is a joint venture along with the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life and EDST 283 “Beyond ‘Who lives? Who dies? Who tells your story?:’ Gender in Adolescent & Young Adult Literature.” Learn more on the LU Reads Guide.
Fiber Arts & Chat: Each Friday, starting at 4:00 PM Central on Zoom, join your friends from the Mudd and fiber arts enthusiasts from across the LU community for some knitting/crocheting/etc. and fun conversation!
It’s National Library Week! Even though your friends from the Mudd Library are not actually in the Mudd Library, we still want to celebrate with you!
Also, don’t forget that while we’re not in the library, we’re still here to help! Ask us!
You may have heard the news that the Center for Academic Success will be moving to the second floor of the Mudd Library. We’re so excited this is happening! Before they can make the move, however, the second floor is going to be renovated!
Here’s a timeline of what’s happening and when:
Please be sure to let us know if there is any way we can help while the construction is underway. Here are a few helpful tips:
We’re so excited to welcome our friends in the Center for Academic Success to the Mudd Library! When the renovation is complete, they’ll be joining our other second floor buddies, Technology Services.
The Library and Technology Services will close at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, December 24 and will remain closed until Thursday, January 2.
Be sure to stop in early for all your library and technology needs!
See the library calendar for building hours through the duration of winter break.
This year the Seeley G. Mudd Library celebrates Lawrence University’s 150th year with the Federal Library Depository Program! Our affiliation with FDLP is by far the longest among all universities and colleges in Wisconsin. Our collections of Congressional records and government documents include historical treasures unique among all FDLP libraries in the state.
Tuesday, November 5 at 3 p.m. outside the Lincoln Reading Room on the first floor of the Mudd Library.
Festivities will include:
Cake and coffee will be served!
