The library is staying open longer, and more of the library will be open, during Finals Week for your studying needs.
The Library will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and stay open late until Midnight. We re-open at 9 a.m. on Sunday and will be open continuously until the end of Finals week (Friday, December 12 at 6 p.m.) All floors will be open from Sunday – Thursday at Midnight… the first floor will stay open overnight on Thursday.
Good luck on your exams and final papers!
Carlson Library celebrates International Education Week with the International Voices book display, where voices from around the world share their stories, views, and passions. More information about the week’s events can be found at http://www.utoledo.edu/cisp/iew/calendar.html.
Just a reminder that in observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11th, Carlson Library’s hours will be different this weekend:
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday CLOSED
Enjoy your weekend!
Photo courtesy of the UT News.
The Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections currently has two concurrent exhibits on display. ‘Letters to Luminaries’ features notable, signed letters and other correspondence from the Center’s collections. Famous people from all walks of life: writers, scientists, activists, politicians, and noted Toledoans of all stripes are represented in the display, as well as letters from common people in extraordinary circumstances. Just outside the main exhibit area on the fifth floor of Carlson Library, the gallery features enlarged signed photographs and articles featuring some of the many celebrities and entertainers that have appeared on campus throughout the years. Both exhibits will run through July 31st, 2014. The UTNews did a great article with more information about the exhibits that we encourage you to read. For more information, contact Barbara Floyd, Director of the Canaday Center, at barbara.floyd@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4480.
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) participants will have the assistance of a special guest during the first writing session on Friday, November 1st! Dr. Ben Stroud from UT’s Department of English Language and Literature and a creative writer himself will be joining the group at 2:30 pm in Carlson Library room 2010. He’ll be providing tips and advice on novel-writing and the creative process. Carlson Library’s first ‘Come Write In Session’ runs from 9 am to 5 pm on November 1, 2013.
If you missed last week’s informational meeting and would like to join the NaNoWriMo group, there’s still room. Just RSVP to nano@utoledo.edu by Wednesday. More information about NaNoWriMo can be found at http://libguides.utoledo.edu/nanowrimo.
The University Libraries with support from the Department of English and the UT Writer’s Guild will be participating in National Novel Writing Month, NaNoWriMo. In November writers are challenged to write 50,000 words in 30 days. The Carlson Library will be providing space, snacks, and the opportunity to connect with others for moral support. An informational meeting will be held Thursday, October 24, 2013, 5-7pm in Carlson Library room 2010 with weekly write-ins throughout November. More information can be found at http://libguides.utoledo.edu/nanowrimo. Is there a novel inside you?
The Banned Books Event this year will be held on the 5th floor of Carlson Library. Due to the talks and activities, UT Libraries would like to suggest using the other floors for quiet study and research. We hope you can join us in celebrating the freedom to read, think, and write: URL: http://libguides.utoledo.edu/bannedbooks
The new UT Heritage Gallery, celebrating the rich history of the university, will open this weekend as part of Homecoming activities. The gallery, which includes displays about aspect of UT’s historical past, will be open this weekend the following hours; Saturday, October 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, October 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular hours of the gallery are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please visit us soon; the Gallery is located on the first floor of Carlson Libary, located in the center of the main hallway and is sponsored in part by the UT Alumni Association.
Do you have a class in Blackboard? Would you like to have access to high quality academic resources for online research? This quick video shows you how to find a link to academic resources from the Blackboard class menu. LibGuides (library guides) will take you to electronic resources in multiple formats including articles, e-Books, newspapers, videos, and more. LibGuides are accessible 24/7 from a Smartphone, tablet, or computer.
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Two upcoming film screenings at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will focus on Muslim topics, with discussions led by UT-affiliated scholars. You’re invited to join us at one of the last events in our year-long Muslim Journeys series on two Mondays in October. These two films are also part of the public library’s Film FOCUS series, running every Monday until October 21st.
Koran by Heart (Monday, October 7) and The Light in Her Eyes (Monday, October 21) will be shown at 6:15 p.m. in the McMaster Center at the Main Public Library in downtown Toledo, 325 Michigan St. The film and parking is free!
These two documentaries illuminate unique aspects of Muslim culture. Koran by Heart features three children competing in the test of memory and recitation known as the International Holy Koran Competition. The Light in Her Eyes focuses on a Qur’an school for girls in Damascus, Syria. Each film will be followed by an audience discussion led by a prominent scholar: Dr. Ovamir Anjum, Imam Khattab Chair of Islamic Studies at UT and Sarah Anjum, J.D., B.S. Near East Studies, University of Chicago.
