Carlson Library Blog

University Authors’ books in the Library

Wade — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:01:22 +0000

The University Libraries try to buy copies of books authored by our university community for our collections. Just recently, for example, we added Steinbeck in Vietnam: Dispatches from the War, by Dr. Thomas Barden, Dean of the Honors College. Sometimes we find out about these authors through local publications like the UTNews or the Toledo Blade, but we don’t catch every one. If you know of a publication authored by a member of the UT community that we don’t already have, please let us know!

All of the publications by UT authors are marked in our catalog with the alternate title: University of Toledo Authors Collection. You can view these by year and primary author as well.

Harry Speaks! Lectures: Thursdays this Spring

Wade — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:25:18 +0000

In conjunction with the Harry Potter’s World travelling exhibit (on view at Carlson Library in March, and Mulford Library in April), the University Libraries is hosting a short lecture series focusing on the intersection of Harry Potter’s world with different disciplines. Light refreshments and door prizes will be at each lecture. See our LibGuide for more about each speaker. (You may use the links below to RSVP via Facebook.)

Thursday, Mar 22, 2012: Harry Potter as Monomyth
5 pm Carlson Library Room 1025
Dr. Dan Compora, UT English Department, will speak about the mythic structure of Harry Potter.

Thursday, Mar 29, 2012: Harry Potter and the Law
5 pm Carlson Library, Room 1025
Dr. Geoffrey Rapp, UT Law School, will speak about the intersection of Harry Potter and the law.

Thursday, Apr 12, 2012: Harry Potter: Monsters, Myths & Medicine
5 pm Mulford Library Room 420
Dr. Madeline Muntersbjorn, UT Philosophy Department, will speak about monsters and monstrosity.

Thursday, Apr 19, 2012: A Draught of Mandrake: Wizard’s Herbal Cures
5 pm Mulford Library Room 420
Dr. Steve Peseckis, UT Medicinal & Biological Chemistry, will speak about modern-day herbology and how plants provide new medicines.

Harry Potter’s World at UT Libraries

Wade — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:19:09 +0000

The University of Toledo Libraries, along with our partners Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, are proud to announce the exhibit Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine. The exhibit, which was created by the National Library of Medicine, consists of six banners that explore the link between Harry Potter and the history of science. Visitors may view the exhibition at the Carlson Library on UT’s Main Campus from March 12 to 29 and at the Mulford Library on the Health Science Campus from April 3 to 20 during library hours.

Illustration of an owl from Konrad Gesner, Historiae Animalium, 1551

In celebration of the exhibit the Carlson Library will host Lightning Strikes, a wicked-fun event for all ages on March 16, from 4-6pm. The event is free and open to the public and will feature Potter-themed games, activities, prize drawings and refreshments.

A lecture series, also open to the public, will be held on both the Main and Health Science campuses. These one-hour talks given by UT professors from the fields of medicine, law, literature and philosophy will discuss some of the themes found in the Harry Potter novels.

For lecture series dates, calendar of events and more information about the exhibit (including directions and parking), please visit http://libguides.utoledo.edu/harry. Questions can be directed to Bridget Faricy-Beredo at 419-383-4214 or bridget.faricy@utoledo.edu.

New Exhibit: Medicine on the Maumee

Wade — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:20:58 +0000

The faculty and staff of the Ward M. Canaday Center are pleased to present a new exhibit, Medicine on the Maumee: A History of Health Care in Northwest Ohio, opens on Thursday, March 1, 2012. The exhibit will explore the history of medicine in the local area from the time of its settlement to present day. A variety of institutions have contributed artifacts to the exhibit, which features rare books, first-hand accounts, and other fascinating objects.

The exhibit opening will be held in the Center at 3 p.m. on March 1st and will feature John Jaeger recreating his great-grandfather Dr. Frederick Jaeger as “The Black Swamp Doctor’. Dr. Jaeger’s patient logbooks are included in the exhibit. The opening is free and open to the public, with a reception to follow.

The exhibit will remain through December 2012, and is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Group tours may be arranged. Call the Canaday Center at 419-530-4480 for more information.

More information is available in the UTNews article on the exhbiit.

HSC Art Showcase at Mulford through 2/21

Wade — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:04:48 +0000

If you happen to be on the Health Science Campus, please check out the Mulford Library’s HSC Artists’ Showcase, on display through February 21st. Here are some photos from the opening reception:

Calling all art students …

Lucy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:55:22 +0000

artist: Kilom691 / used under CC license

… and faculty … and others interested in art books and resources at the UT Libraries!

The Toledo Museum of Art Reference Library in collaboration with Carlson Library would like to hear from library users on your use of art books, databases and other resources and services. We primarily want to hear from art majors, students taking studio art or art history courses, and faculty and staff who use the libraries for art purposes. But all are welcome to take the survey who are interested in helping us improve our services and collections in the visual arts.

Please take a few moments now to fill out our survey. Or if you’d like to take it later, the link will remain up for most of the semester.

NOTE: You may also opt in for a prize drawing – an art book, of course!

Hooray for Bollywood!

Wade — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:54:40 +0000

New films added to our collections from the Bollywood genre:

Latest arrivals from the Public Library

Wade — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:30:15 +0000

New books have arrived for Carlson and Mulford Libraries from the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. At Carlson, these popular fiction and non-fiction titles are located near the Circulation Desk, and at Mulford, titles are found on the low shelves on the 5^th Floor. Use your Rocket ID Card and check out these bestsellers. A full list of books is available in our catalog, or you can browse the shelves by author’s last name. New items include:

New Items: Books, Movies, More…

Wade — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:03:34 +0000

The Libraries added many new items in October, including those featured below. Many new or replacement DVDs were added to the collection as well. (If the item you want is checked out, use the ‘Request’ feature to place a hold on it for when it returns.)

Health Science Art Show: Submissions Wanted

Wade — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:23:48 +0000

The Mulford Library is seeking submissions for its 2012 Health Science Campus Artist Showcase. To be considered for the show, faculty, staff and students in the health sciences, including nursing, medicine, pharmacy and the health professions, can send electronic images of their artwork to mulfordartshow@gmail.com.

For important submission guidelines and other details, please go to http://libguides.utoledo.edu/hscart.

Submission deadline is 5pm, Friday, December 9, 2011.

Contact Jodi Jameson (419-383-5152 or jodi.jameson@utoledo.edu) if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing your artwork!