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An Identity Crises: Images of Dissent at Reed, 1966-1972
Like any institution, Reed College has always been shaped by the individuals who care about it most. Founded out of Progressive Era ideals, Reed’s early years were fueled by a desire to reject the status quo of other institutions. This Reedie way of life, however, was not always interpreted in the same way. In the…
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Trial of Black Abolitionist Papers
We are pleased to offer a trial of Black Abolitionist Papers, a primary source collection that comprehensively details the extensive work of African Americans to abolish slavery in the United States prior to the Civil War. Covering the period 1830-1865, the collection presents the international impact of African American activism against slavery in the writings…
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Reference Assistant Spotlight: Hayfa
Name: Hayfa Year: Junior Major: Political Science Favorite Library Resource: The New Books shelf (It has all the exciting new literature in all different fields) Favorite Place to Work in the Library: Basement Group Study Room. Reason you wanted to be a reference assistant: I enjoy doing research and digging for information and would like…
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Reference Assistant Spotlight: Elaine
Name: Elaine Year: Senior Major: Environmental Studies – Biology Favorite Library Resource: Web of Science. Also the Databases page. Favorite Place to Work in the Library: North Reference tables with the classic green lights. Reason you wanted to be a reference assistant: I wanted to help people access all of the cool resources that Reed…
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Trial of Literary Print Culture: The Stationers’ Company Archive, 1554-2007
We are pleased to offer a trial of The Stationers’ Company Archive, an enlightening resource for understanding the workings of the early book trade, the printing and publishing community, the establishment of legal requirements for copyright provisions and the history of bookbinding. Explore extremely rare documents dating from 1554 to the 21st century in this…
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NEW: Sage Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies
In honor of National Coming Out Day (Wednesday, October 11, 2017), we want to highlight a recent acquisition in the Library, the Sage Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies. This contemporary three volume, 1396 page, encyclopedia is available online. The encyclopedia explores the lives and experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals, focusing on the…
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Library Hours Fall Break
The Reed College Library hours for fall break are as follows – Library – open regular hours except closing early 8p, Fri 10/13 & Sat 10/14. IMC – closed Sat 10/14, Sun 10/15, Sat 10/21. Open Mon-Fri, noon-5p. Regular hours resume Sun 10/22. PARC – closed Sat 10/14, Sun 10/15. Open Mon-Fri, 1-5p. Regular hours…
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Reference Assistant Spotlight: Azrah
Name: Azrah Year: Junior Major: Biology Favorite Library Resource: Everything in the Pollock Room Favorite Place to Work in the Library: North reference most of the time and LL1 Southeast Stacks when I could use some A/C. Reason you wanted to be a reference assistant: I want to smile at people crawling through the door.[FROM…
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Trial of Oxford Research Encyclopedias
We are pleased to offer a trial of exciting new content on Oxford Research Encyclopedias. You may already know and love the Oxford Research Encyclopedias (OREs). They offer overview articles written, peer-reviewed, and edited by leading scholars. The OREs cover both foundational and cutting-edge topics for major areas of research across the humanities, social sciences,…
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