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  • Trial – Chinese Newspapers Collection (1832-1953)

    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…

  • IMC Feature – The Other Oscars

    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…

  • iPads in the PARC

    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.

  • New Library System, Intro Workshops

    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…

  • Charles Rhyne:  Scholarly Art Historian & Conservationist  January 17–March 7, 2014

    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…

  • Learn about the new Library System

    Learn about the new Library System

    Have questions about the new Library System? Why did the Library change to this new system? What are those colored dots? Will the databases go away? And other questions? https://libguides.reed.edu/librarysystem We have created a brief FAQ and will be adding more content to help with searching the new system. If you have more questions, please…

  • Data Visualization Paideia Session

    Data Visualization Paideia Session

    During Paideia, the Data @ Reed team will be bringing in a speaker on the fundamentals of data visualization. Her name is Jackie Wirz, and she works in instruction and research support at OHSU Library. She frequently travels to give talks on data visualization, data curation, and data management, and she is exuberant and knowledgeable…

  • Help Build the Digital Thesis Tower

    Help Build the Digital Thesis Tower

    Hey seniors – join your comrades in the Reed College Digital Thesis Tower! Add your thesis to the Reed Senior Theses online archive and help build the digital thesis tower. Submit your thesis after you’ve completed your orals, made last corrections, and sent your thesis for printing. The version should be identical to your final, printed…

  • Library hours winter break

    Library hours winter break

    Winter Break, Dec. 20 – Jan. 26 Thurs (1/2) – Fri (1/24) 8:30am – 5pm; CLOSED WEEKENDS Sat (1/25) – Sun (1/26) 10am – 5pm Exceptions Mon (1/20) CLOSED Instructional Media Center Thurs (1/2) – Fri (1/24) Noon – 5pm CLOSED WEEKENDS Monday, 1/20 closed   PARC 1/2-1/17 M-F 1-5pm 1/21-1/24 T-F, 8:30am-5pm 1/25-1/26 closed…

  • A Brief Introduction to the New Library System

    A Brief Introduction to the New Library System

    The New Library System – A Brief Introduction New Library System – Introduction (Click to open in a new window/tab). What? At the end of December 2013, we will migrate to a new library system for finding books, articles, and more. The new Reed Library System will help you find the information and materials you’re…