Library Blog tag:www.simmons.edu,2010-03-12:/library/blog//10 2012-05-09T12:13:34Z Movable Type Pro 4.35-en Maurice Sendak: 1928-2012 tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1782 2012-05-09T12:12:31Z 2012-05-09T12:13:34Z Maurice Sendak was among the most prolific, beloved, and sometimes controversial children's authors and illustrators of the 20th century. In his memory, the Library has created a Sendak-themed book display -- come check out his headstrong, bossy characters, his masterful... Library
Read his obituary at: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/books/maurice-sendak-childrens-author-dies-at-83.html
]]> Tell the Library What You Think! tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1768 2012-05-02T16:46:44Z 2012-05-02T16:50:24Z Have the final word. Tell the Library what you want and help us meet your needs. As a Simmons College student, we want to know what you think about the Library's resources, services, and space. Your feedback can help us... Library Visit this link to provide your opinion. Thanks for participating - we appreciate your time.
]]> Celebrate May Day at the Library! tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1765 2012-05-01T19:45:22Z 2012-05-01T19:47:30Z A celebration of May Day is the oldest tradition of Simmons College; this year students participated in May Day events for the 100th time. May Day is also known internationally as a day to acknowledge the labor movement. The Library... Library 300 The Fenway blog.
]]> Crystallography in the Library tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1757 2012-04-30T18:11:46Z 2012-04-30T18:16:30Z Whether you can make it to the Lunchtime Lecture: A Search for Pattern - Crystallography at Simmons College, by Professor Leonard Soltzberg or not, learn more about Crystallography with this collection of Library resources.... Library Whether you can make it to the Lunchtime Lecture: A Search for Pattern - Crystallography at Simmons College, by Professor Leonard Soltzberg or not, learn more about Crystallography with this collection of Library resources.

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]]> Stand Against Racism tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1756 2012-04-30T12:31:20Z 2012-04-30T12:41:28Z Simmons College recently hosted an all day STAND on our campus to promote anti-racism and social justice. The Stand Against Racism is a movement of the YWCA that aims to eliminate racism by raising awareness through its annual day of... Library Stand Against Racism is a movement of the YWCA that aims to eliminate racism by raising awareness through its annual day of organized events across the country. Individuals are invited to join any of the "Stands" where hundreds of thousands of people will take a Stand Against Racism.

Support the Stand!
  • Sign the petition in the lobby of the MCB to show your support for the Stand.
  • Check out the Library display of anti-racist and social justice books and media.
  • Join the teach-in Thursday, May 3rd, at 3pm when Dr. Peggy gives the Dotson Visiting Scholar Lecture hosted by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
]]> Display for Asian Awareness Month tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1754 2012-04-26T20:14:32Z 2012-04-26T20:16:30Z The Library joins the Asian Student Association for the culmination celebration of Asian Awareness month! Check out our display for Library books and media selected by the ASA for their upcoming event.Celebrate at ASA's Hospitality Night this Saturday, April 28th.... Library Asian Student Association for the culmination celebration of Asian Awareness month! Check out our display for Library books and media selected by the ASA for their upcoming event.

Celebrate at ASA's Hospitality Night this Saturday, April 28th. The party starts at 6pm in the Linda K. Paresky Center.
]]> Extended Library Hours for the End of the Semester tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1736 2012-04-17T18:47:18Z 2012-04-17T18:48:06Z It's approaching end of the semester Crunch Time, and your Library is there for you! Simmons Library is now open until MIDNIGHT 7 days a week until May 11. We're also opening early at 8am on Sundays.... Library Simmons Library is now open until MIDNIGHT 7 days a week until May 11. We're also opening early at 8am on Sundays.]]> Library Access Restricted to Simmons Community Members tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1735 2012-04-17T18:42:41Z 2012-04-17T18:46:54Z Access to the Library is restricted to Simmons students, faculty, staff, and alums until May 12. If you are not a Simmons community member and need to use the Library for research, please fill out this form.... Library this form. ]]> Hearts on Fire tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1723 2012-04-10T16:12:56Z 2012-04-10T16:13:51Z Library ]]> ]]> FOR YOU, WITH LOVE FROM YOUR LIBRARY tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1719 2012-04-09T12:35:58Z 2012-04-09T12:38:19Z April 8-14th is National Library Week. "National Library Week is a nationalobservance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and librariesacross the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributionsof our nation's libraries and librarians and to... Library observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries
across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions
of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use."
(www.atyourlibrary.org)

To celebrate we have selected books that highlight many of the beautiful
libraries not just in the United States, but around the world. View the
titles on display at http://simmons.libguides.com/LibraryDisplays
]]> Chinese Calligraphy Exhibit tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1716 2012-04-05T15:31:25Z 2012-04-05T15:32:25Z Library ]]> Careers and Professional Identity Display tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1693 2012-03-27T17:14:50Z 2012-03-27T17:30:20Z How will the pictures you post on Facebook affect your job search? What are the pros and cons of writing a public blog? How do you balance privacy and sharing on Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, and other social media? The Library's... Library
The Library's Careers & Professional Identity display can help you work through these questions and more. Just in time for the Spring Career & Internship Fair on March 28th, we've collected items to help you find internships and jobs, all while balancing your personal and professional profiles.

Good luck!]]> Waxing On About Bees tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1691 2012-03-26T13:04:51Z 2012-03-26T13:06:55Z Are you going to the Honey Bee Lecture on March 26th (from 7-8.30p in L-005)? If so, you may also be interested in this Virtual Library Display. For a complete list of items on display in the Library, visit our... Library Honey Bee Lecture on March 26th (from 7-8.30p in L-005)? If so, you may also be interested in this Virtual Library Display.

For a complete list of items on display in the Library, visit our Library Displays Guide. ]]> Is Queer Theory too queer? The discussion at Simmons and Library resources. tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1686 2012-03-23T18:09:31Z 2012-03-23T18:17:01Z Will you be attending the event Is Queer Theory too Queer? A Discussion on Monday, March 26 from 5:30-7:30 in the Trustman Art Gallery? Be sure to check out these Library resources on the topic, available on the Women's Studies... Library Is Queer Theory too Queer? A Discussion on Monday, March 26 from 5:30-7:30 in the Trustman Art Gallery? Be sure to check out these Library resources on the topic, available on the Women's Studies Library Guide and Gender Studies Library Guide.

For a complete list of items on display in the Library, visit our Library Displays Guide. ]]> Hunger Games Display! tag:www.simmons.edu,2012:/library/blog//10.1685 2012-03-23T16:15:21Z 2012-03-23T16:22:04Z Are you Team Peeta or Team Gale? What about Team Atwood or Team Orwell? Our Hunger Games-inspired book display is full of dystopian literature and information on privacy, surveillance, propaganda, and more. Come check it out -- and may the... Library Are you Team Peeta or Team Gale? What about Team Atwood or Team Orwell? Our Hunger Games-inspired book display is full of dystopian literature and information on privacy, surveillance, propaganda, and more. Come check it out -- and may the odds be ever in your favor!