University Librarian in Alumni Spotlight – This month, Alumni Relations spotlights University Librarian Stephen Connaghan, B.A. 1991, M.S.L.S. 1994. Click here to read the interview.
Library Student Employee Honored – At the Cardinal Leadership Celebration held on Tuesday, April 14, graduate student and library employee Joseph Thomas was awarded Graduate Student Employee of the Year. Undergraduates Sarah Zappala, Kyrian Okorafor, and Maria Meli and graduate student Jacob Lehmann were also recognized for their service to the Libraries.
Expanded JSTOR Coverage – The University Libraries has added two new arts and sciences collections to JSTOR. Notable journals in these collections include:
- The American Scholar (1932-)
- Studies in Pre-Columbian Art and Archaeology (1966-)
- Asia Major (1988-)
- Journal of Indian Philosophy (1970-)
- Gregorianum (1920-)
- Impressions (1976-)
- Philosophische Rundschau (1953-)
WRLC Newsletter – The April issue of the Washington Research Library Consortium Newsletter is now available. To subscribe to the newsletter via email, please click here.
Author Events at Busboys & Poets – Busboys & Poets in Brookland (625 Monroe St NE) have several free events in April and May. Here are some upcoming books talks:
- Angela Flournoy – THE TURNER HOUSE – April 21, 2015 – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- Heather Greene – WHISKEY DISTILLED – April 29, 2015 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Juana Medina – SMICK – May 2, 2015 – 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Franklin Portugal – LEAST LIKELY MAN – May 4, 2015 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm