Main library: closes at midnight Wed., 11/27; closed Thur., 11/28; open 10a-5p Fri., 11/29. Regular hours resume Sat.,11/30 IMC: closed Thur., 11/28 – Sun., 12/1. Regular hours resume Mon., 12/2 PARC: closes at 5p Wed., 11/27; closed Thur 11/28 – Sun., 12/1. Regular hours resume Monday

Día de los muertos is a popular Mexican holiday that dates back 3000 years to the Aztec Empire. Those who celebrate Día de los muertos believe that on midnight October 31st and November 1st the souls of their departed loved ones descend to visit their families. Monday, October 28thIs there a dead poet or author…

Random numbers for the Senior thesis desk lottery will be drawn from the official 470 list.  If you are a senior, but are not yet registered for 470, and want to be included in the drawing, please come to the circulation desk and have your name added to the lottery list by Monday, September 16. …

Come meet your Personal Librarian in the Library Lobby on Monday, August 27 from 4-7pm! There will be a welcome party, tours, and free Library mugs!

Name: Chad Year: Senior Major: History Favorite Library Resource: I’m not sure if it counts but I’m a big fan of the e-reserves. I do a lot of my readings on my laptop and I like being able to access texts for class at home or anywhere on campus. Favorite Place to Work in the…

Name: Ruth Year: Senior Major: Religion Favorite Library Resource: Summit and being able to use all the electronic resources when I’m off campus! Favorite Place to Work in the Library: North Ref Reason you wanted to be a reference assistant: I want to utilize everything I’ve learned at Reed by helping other students with the…

Name: Claire Year: Junior Major: English Favorite Library Resource: The thesis tower or the photographs in the Reed College Archives. Favorite Place to Work in the Library: North Reference. The old-school green desk lamps make me feel like Elle Woods during her Harvard days. An Elle Woods with endless table space. (Editor’s note: Legally Blonde is…

Did you know the library system can send you text notifications for things like holds and due dates?  You can sign up here (standard text messaging rates apply).

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…