Category: Announcements
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New Pauly Supplements trial
The Library is offering trial access to Brill’s New Pauly Supplements, vols 1-6. These reference works complement Reed’s current holdings of the seminal and comprehensive New Pauly resource. Users are invited to send comments to Angie Beiriger no later than April 30. Individual titles in the series: 1. Chronologies of the Ancient World Lists all…
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Copyright & Your Thesis
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 / 4:00pm / L17 What is fair use? Who holds the copyright on your thesis? Why does citing images and data matter in academia? Join Reed College librarians and students as we talk about these questions and more in a panel discussion on Copyright and Your Thesis. This interactive session will…
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Trial of Index Religiosus
The library is offering a trial of Index Religiosus Online. IRO is a reference bibliography for Theology, Religious Studies, and Church History offered in partnership with the KU Leuven and Université Catholique de Louvain. You can visit the site directly or access it via the database link on the BREPOLiS website. The Index Religiosus Replaces…
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PBS video collection trial
The PBS Video Collection assembles hundreds of the greatest documentary films and series from the history of the Public Broadcasting Service into one convenient online interface. A core of 245 titles, selected for their high quality and relevance to academic curricula, covers many educational disciplines, including history, science and technology, diversity studies, business, and current…
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Small Presses: Celebrating the Joy of Reading and the Beauty of the Book March 11 – June, 2014
Presenting a selection of small press editions from Reed’s special collections, this exhibit shows works from the late 19th century England, with the seminal work of William Morris, through the small press movement in early 20th century America, the Pacific Northwest, and contemporary artist’s books. Located in the Library flat cases just past the circulation…
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Trial – Chinese Newspapers Collection (1832-1953)
ProQuest Historical Newspapers – Chinese Newspapers Collection Format: Abstract and Index, Full Text Image Coverage: 1832-1953 From the website – “Gain insight into Chinese political and social life during the turbulent 120 year period from 1832 to 1953 with 12 English-language Chinese historical newspapers. Included are critical perspectives on the ending of more than 2,000…
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IMC Feature – The Other Oscars
The Academy Awards serve as the pinnacle of American cinematic accolades and to that end the IMC has most notable nominees and winners since its inception. More impressive, however, is our comprehensive collection of award winning films from notable international film festivals – an eclectic array built over the past 30 years through curriculum and…
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iPads in the PARC
We now have iPads for checkout in the Performing Arts Resource Center (PARC)! They are available for same-day checkouts and are due back in the PARC by closing time. Visit the PARC website for hours and more information.
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New Library System, Intro Workshops
The new library catalog is now live! Join us for an introductory workshop on best practices for navigating the new catalog. Contact a librarian (https://info.library.reed.edu/ask/) with any questions. The workshops are scheduled for: Wednesday, January 29 @ 3pm in L17 Thursday, January 30 @ 10am in L17 Friday, January 31 @ 3pm in the PARC…
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Charles Rhyne: Scholarly Art Historian & Conservationist January 17–March 7, 2014
The Reed Library received the papers of Charles Rhyne, Professor Emeritus, from his wife, Barbara, after his death on April 14, 2013. The exhibit displays selected materials representing the breadth of his research and dedication to teaching, art conservation, high quality digital imagery and the use of the web, the paintings of John Constable, art…