News feed from the Libraries
Upcoming “Authors on the Hill” Lecture Series
The Holy Cross Libraries are pleased to host Xu Xi, Jenks Chair in Contemporary Letters, for the “Authors on the Hill” lecture series.
Join us Tuesday, March 21 at 4:30 pm in the Browsing Room, Dinand Library.
Xu Xi will present her recently published book “Monkey in Residence & Other Speculations.”
This event will also be live-streamed. Register at https://tinyurl.com/AOTH-xi. For more information, please contact Digital Scholarship Librarian Lisa Villa at: lvilla@holycross.edu
Spring Break Schedule
Spring Break hours begin tomorrow at the Holy Cross Libraries. For the full schedule, please visit the Libraries Hours page at https://www.holycross.edu/holy-cross-libraries/holy-cross-libraries-hours
Enjoy the break!
Black History Month Book Display in the Science Library
Learn about Black mathematicians, inventors, scientists, engineers, and doctors with this month’s book display in the Science Library!
2023 Campus Poetry Walk
All members of the campus community (students, staff, administrators, faculty) are invited to submit a poem, which will be posted on a sign along a designated campus walking path. 23 eligible poems will be chosen by a selection committee.
Please consider the following Guidelines:
Choose a piece of music from Naxos Music Library and write a poem inspired by your selection.
Poems must be UNPUBLISHED works
Poems should be appropriate for all ages to enjoy
A digital version will be created for virtual enjoyment of the walk.
Longer poems (more than 20 lines) may be abbreviated or reformatted due to space constraints, but will be presented in whole with the digital version.
Library Services reserves the right/responsibility to determine eligibility.
Please submit your poem by February 24, 2023.
Use this form to submit your poem: https://forms.gle/VC4Mc9r3NjrYKG436 by February 24, 2023.
Questions? Email Digital Scholarship Librarian Lisa Villa lvilla@holycross.edu
Holy Cross Libraries Hours Update
The Dinand, Music and Science Libraries will be closed this weekend, January 21 and 22. Each library will have special hours Monday, January 23 with our Academic Year hours beginning for all the libraries on Tuesday, January 24. Find the full schedule at: https://www.holycross.edu/holy-cross-libraries/holy-cross-libraries-hours
We wish everyone a good start to the semester!
Holy Cross Libraries Winter Break Schedule
Winter break hours have begun at the Holy Cross Libraries. For the full schedule, please visit the Libraries Hours page at https://www.holycross.edu/holy-cross-libraries/holy-cross-libraries-hours
Happy Holidays!
Take a Break at Dinand Library
Stop by the conference room (room 101B) of Dinand Library on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm to take a break from studying and relax and recharge. There will be snacks, warm drinks, crafts, puzzles, and calm music and videos. Good luck on your finals!
Citation Frustration Stations Begin December 4th
Drop-in with a librarian for help citing sources. The Writer’s Workshop will also be present during the dates marked with an asterisk (*). We can help you with any citation style, including Chicago, MLA, APA, ASA, and more! The Citation Frustration Stations will be held:
Sun, Dec 4, 8-10pm, Dinand 203 hosted by Peer Consultant
Thurs, Dec 8, 1-3pm, Swords Atrium
Fri, Dec 9, 10am-12pm, Cool Beans
Sun, Dec 11, 7-9pm, Dinand Lobby/ZOOM
Mon, Dec 12, 1-3pm*, Cool Beans
Wed, Dec 14, 10am-12pm*, Dinand Lobby
Wed, Dec 14, 6pm-8pm*, ZOOM
Thurs, Dec 15, 2pm-4pm*, Dinand Lobby
This event is open to members of the Holy Cross community. Zoom links will be posted in MyHC. We hope to see you there!
Dinand Library Extended Hours Begin Sunday, December 4, 2022
Starting Sunday, December 4, 2022, Dinand Library will have extended hours until Saturday, December 17, 2022. For the full schedule, please visit the Libraries Hours page at https://www.holycross.edu/holy…/holy-cross-libraries-hours
Hiring Peer Research Consultant for Spring 2023
We are now hiring a Peer Research Consultant to start in Spring 2023. If you like doing research, want to gain teaching or tutoring experience, and can commit to two semesters in this position, we want to talk to you! Interested? Learn more here: https://sites.google.com/g.holycross.edu/prcs/home
Applications are due December 16!