JostenLive!: Shape-note Singing School with Tim Eriksen; Josten LIbrary Mezzanine, September 15, 5 pm
If you remember Laura and Mary going to singing school in the Little House books -- this is it!
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Smith’s 12th president, Sarah Willie-LeBreton, officially began her duties on July 1. Since then, she has, in her words, “hit the ground running,” Here are her reflections on the start of her tenure leading the college. smith.edu/news/president-sar…
ALT President Sarah Willie-LeBreton smiles as she talks to a group of students during orientation in the ITT
"What drives the desire for censorship and the banning of books? Author, professor, & Smith College alumna Emily Knox ’98 will explore this question and more on Thursday September 14 at 4:30 p.m. ET. in Neilson's Klingenstein Browsing Room and online." 2/2 go.pardot.com/webmail/885143…
Welcome to campus for Reunion II! Here's a look at what the libraries have in store this weekend.
See the full schedule of events here:bit.ly/SCL2023Reunion
ALT Text graphic for Reunion II schedule that lays out the events planned for May 26 and May 27
Scholarly Communications Librarian Jessica Ryan highlights Natalie Laroche's “Textbook Affordability at Smith College: Affirming Smith’s Commitment to Creating an Inclusive, Equitable and Accessible Educational Community." bit.ly/ScholarWorksMay2023
We are thrilled to welcome students, families, and the community to campus throughout Commencement and Reunion this weekend. Explore the new Neilson Library, join Special Collections for afternoon activities, and more! Check out the full schedule here: bit.ly/SCL2023Reunion
ALT Graphic with white background and blue text titled "Reunion I Schedule" and a list of activities for May 19 and 20
Students completing the Archives, Book Studies, and Museums Concentrations recently presented their capstone projects as physical and digital exhibits.
Explore all the projects: bit.ly/SCL2023capstone
ALT A book titled "Queer Desire at Smith College: A collaborative mem book" rests atop floral images and a card describing the project by Isabel Aragon '23.
ALT A 1910s-era advertisement for Dr. Buckland's Scotch Oats Essence is presented as part of a student's capstone presentation.
ALT Buttons reading "I WANT", and stickers reading "masc lesbians deserve the world," "femme lover," and "lesbian concentrate: a lesbianthology 100% undiluted" are placed upon a table as part of a student's capstone presentation.
ALT An easel stands next to four glass enclosed display tables containing books, papers, and other pieces collected for student capstone presentations.
The excitement of May: end of semester rituals, senior events, and Commencement & Reunion just around the corner. Read all the latest library news here: buff.ly/3I7rTSN
We're hiring for the Head of Discovery and Systems! Shape the future of library technology and services by providing vision, leadership, and management for Smith Libraries technical infrastructure.
Apply now: bit.ly/SCLheadofdiscovery
ALT Graphic with blue background and white text that reads "We're Hiring! HEAD OF DISCOVERY AND SYSTEMS" with the Smith College Libraries word mark on the bottom
Last week, the @RedSox honored @SmithPioneers' Final Four basketball team at @fenwaypark! Just as they organized the first-ever women's basketball game 130 years ago, Smithies today continue the college’s legacy of historic athletic achievement. Congratulations, Pioneers!
ALT Split photo with the left side featuring a black and white image of five women about to engage in the first-ever women's basketball game. On the right, the Smith Pioneers Basketball Team poses at Fenway Park wearing Red Sox hats.
Want to help the Libraries? Our website will soon be redesigned with a new menu to navigate, and we are looking for volunteers to try it out! This ~15 min exercise will indicate how we can best help you find what you're looking for.
Click here to begin: bit.ly/SCLmenutest
ALT Cream colored graphic with blue border and illustrated pink, blue, and green books that reads "We need your input! The Smith College Libraries website will soon be redesigned with a new menu to navigate, and we are looking for volunteers to try it out! This quick exercise should not take more than 15 minutes and will indicate how we can best help you find what you're looking for. Students and faculty only at this time. Thank you for your help!"
It's National Library Week! Show your library love and help the Friends sustain Smith's library resources in Hillyer, Josten and Neilson. Join us! buff.ly/3At8SG0
From creating exceptional, healthy spaces for research and reflection, to minimizing net greenhouse gasses, Smith College Libraries continue to lead an intentional and purposeful vision toward sustainability. Learn more: bit.ly/LibrariesSustainabili…
ESS Professor Sarah Witkowski’s research into how women bore the pandemic is explored in “A Comparison of Stress, Symptoms, Physical Activity, and Adiposity Among Women at Midlife Before and During the Pandemic”. buff.ly/43EGeiz