Updates from the Mudd
Summer 2014
Join us at our Summer Coffeehouses
Summer Reads
We started off the series with our annual summer reads discussion. Don't worry if you missed it! We compiled a list of all of the books that were discussed, as well as additional recommendations from the library staff. You can also relive the fun with our Flickr album.
July 23: "Strength through Union:" Exploring the Consolidation
2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the consolidation of Lawrence and Milwaukee-Downer colleges. Join us to learn more about the events leading up to the consolidation, how it was carried out, and how it continues to shape our present and future.
August 13: Special Sneak Peek: Films from the Archives!
A number of 16mm films from the Archives have recently been digitized, and we are excited to share them! Attendees will get a first look at two promotional films from this set: "A River, A College, A Town" (1957) and "This is Lawrence" (1972).
Reference Librarians Receive Mobile Devices
Thanks to a generous grant from the Windhover Foundation, our Reference Librarians were able to purchase tablets. Those selected were the iPad, iPad mini, Samsung Galaxy Note, and the Asus Transformer. We also purchased a new reference laptop for classroom instruction and a Kindle Fire.
We've all become very attached to our tablets and have found some fun and productive uses for them- both at the reference desk and away.
Recently on Display in the Mudd Library
History of the Conservatory
New Lincoln Room Items
Featured Mudd Social Media: Tumblr
Learn about Brutalist architecture, Steinway Pianos, library digital collections, and much more at our Tumblr account.
Canine Therapy
Once again, our annual Canine Therapy event was a success. Many students took a break from studying for finals by stopping outside the Mudd and petting some sweet dogs. Thanks to all of our human and canine friends who came and made this event a success.
Here are some stats! (soon)
About the Mudd Library
Email: reference@lawrence.edu
Website: lawrence.edu/library
Location: 113 S Lawe St, Appleton, WI, United States
Phone: 920-832-6752
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Twitter: @sgmudd