2009 Edward C. and Mary S. Peple Lecture

"Reading Poe in an Age of Terror"
by Dr. Gerald Kennedy
William A. Read Professor of English, Louisiana State University
Tuesday, February 3rd, 7:00
Jepson Alumni Center, Robins Pavilion
Reception begins at 7:00, lecture begins at 7:30.

Library Receives Ahmanson Foundation Grant

Boatwright Library has been awarded $12,000 from the Ahmanson Foundation to purchase materials to support the new Dance major. The centerpiece will be Dance in Video, a streaming video service from Alexander Street Press that offers some 250 dance productions and documentaries. Librarians will also work with Dance faculty to identify desirable books.

Boatwright Pics

The library website is pleased to announce a new feature -- photos of events, people and life in Boatwright Library. View some photos from the recent MLK Teach-In on January 15.

Presidential Inauguration Viewing

The Presidential Inauguration will be shown in Adams Auditorium (Boatwright Library, 2nd floor, Media Resource Center) on Tuesday, January 20, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Chinese Exclusion Act “Remembering 1882” Art Exhibit
January 12 – 19 on the 2nd Floor of BML

Associated to Martin Luther King Jr.’s struggle to combat racism and other anti-humane values, “Remembering 1882” commemorates the Exclusion Act by exploring the historical debate from its origins through its full repeal in 1968, the civil rights struggle of Chinese Americans and their allies, and the historic importance of habeas corpus in the Chinese American community.

Boatwright Library Hours - Winter Break

Wed., December 17 – Fri., December 19: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 – Sunday, Dec. 21: CLOSED
Monday, Dec. 22 – Tuesday, Dec. 23: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008 – Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009: CLOSED
Monday, Jan. 5 – Friday, Jan. 9, 2009: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 10 & Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009: CLOSED

Knit One to Save One - Boatwright Knitters Tea

The Boatwright Knitters are hosting a tea on Wednesday & Thursday, December 10 & 11 Noon in the Rec Reading Lounge in Boatwright Library for Knit One, Save One, a new grassroots effort to help protect the 4 million newborns who die each year in the first month of life in the developing world.

Knitters and crocheters – bring your needles and baby yarn and join us. The Boatwright Knitters are happy to help you begin, finish or learn how to start knitting a hat!

Drop by and pick up a free pattern & start knitting for a good cause. Join us in making a baby cap & signing a letter to President-elect Obama urging him to lead the way to save babies globally.

Food for Fines Day - Friday, December 5, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Campus libraries will forgive $1 in overdue fines for each can or box of nonperishable food item donated. All items will be donated to the Central Virginia Food Bank. Participants include Boatwright, Media Resource Center, Technology Learning Center, Curriculum Materials Center.

Cookies & Cider @ Boatwright Library

Celebrate the end of the semester at Boatwright Library! Students, faculty and staff are invited to stop by Boatwright between 2-4 p.m. on Friday, December 5 for Hot Cider and Cookies. We look forward to seeing you.

Thanksgiving Break Hours for Boatwright Library

Tuesday, November 25, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Wednesday, November 26, CLOSED
Thursday, November 27, CLOSED
Friday, November 28, CLOSED
Saturday, November 29, CLOSED
Sunday, November 30, 2 p.m. - 1 a.m.*

NOTE: Boatwright Computer Classroom will be open from the outside door from 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25 until Sunday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m.

Quiet Study and Group Study in Boatwright

Did you know that Boatwright Library offers designated quiet study and group study areas? In addition, there are around 270 seats in each area (total of 540!). Look for the signs on the 1st, 2nd and Basement Level 1 floors for designated quiet study area signs.

Boatwright Library Customer Service Survey

Users visiting the Main Service Desk in Boatwright Library will have the opportunity to complete a one-minute survey about their experience in the library during the week of November 9-15. We appreciate your feedback!

New Book/CD/DVD Return Units at Parsons Music library

The Music Library now has two book return units placed outside its front door. One unit is for books and one for CDs/DVDs. These will enable patrons to return library materials when the Music Library is closed. During service hours, materials should continue to be returned to the circulation desk.

Library 101 -- Spring Registration

All first year students should register for Library 101 this week during spring registration. Library 101 follows up on Library 100 from the fall semester. It is one 75-minute session, focusing on academic integrity issues. Both Library 100 and 101 are required class sessions for all first year and transfer students.

Boatwright Library on Flickr!

Take a moment to view some recent photos of life in Boatwright Library. Features include a current book display on Horror and Halloween literature, the new SelfCheck machine, Banned Books Week and more!

New SelfCheck Machine Arrives in Boatwright Library

A new SelfCheck machine has been installed in the front lobby of Boatwright Library, across from the Main Service Desk. It's fun, efficient and easy to use! Stop by soon and try this new service.

Digital Television(DTV)Seminar

Boatwright Library and RadioShack Host will host a DTV Seminar to help university staff members who own an analog TV (“Rabbit Ears”) prepare for the upcoming digital television (DTV)transition in February 2009. The seminar takes place on Friday, October 10 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Boatwright Library Computer Classroom, Basement Level 2. Click here to register for the seminar.

Resources on the Economic Bailout

Congressional Research Report (09/23/08)- The Cost of Government Financial Interventions, Past and Present

Congressional Research Report (09/22/08) - Proposal to Allow Treasury to Buy Mortgage-Related Assets to Address Financial Instability

This American Life & NPR News Special Collaborative Report in transcript or podcast formats (05/09/08) – The Giant Pool of Money

Celebrate the Freedom to Read: Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week (September 27 - October 4) reminds Americans not to take the freedom to read for granted. As you visit Boatwright Library this week, note the signs along the walkway to the library and browse the displays of challenged books in the library.

2008 Presidential Election Resources

Check out the 2008 Presidential Election Resources on the library's website. The guide provides the latest information on registering to vote & absentee ballot information, as well as excellent sources for election news and the campaign issues. Questions? Contact Laura Horne, Social Sciences Librarian.