October has come and gone which means the new November display has “fall”-en upon the Boatwright Memorial Library! Our students chose “International Authors & Their Works” as this month’s theme which is featured in the 2nd floor silent study area and behind the main service desk! Reda Ansar, a lead student worker, leads the process to add books to a google […]
Library Minute: Oral Histories Digital Collection
“The traditions of the school are buried deep within the recesses of some archive somewhere, and nobody seems to care. I don’t know why that is. But [we need to] dig it out and put it on the top of our agenda.” This quote sounds as if it could be from a recent meeting on naming principles, as University of […]
October 2021 Construction Update
Below are a list of items that have either been completed or will continue to be worked on through the completion date of May 2022. On Basement Level 2 (B2) August through October 2021 Replacing HVAC boxes and ductwork (Facilities installed our new building chiller in January) Replaced all fluorescent lighting with LED Replaced carpet New paint New furniture and […]
Library Minute: Parsons Music Library’s 25th Anniversary
Parsons Music Library celebrated its 25th anniversary on October 4, 2021. The library’s roots are in Keller Hall where, starting in 1954, a collection of scores and LP records was assembled to support the music curriculum (books about music were shelved at Boatwright Library). The first Music Librarian was Hannah Lide Coker, a Westhampton alumna who also taught music education. When the Fine […]
Library Minute – B2 Re-opening and Improvements
We are excited to announce the completion of the first phase of renovations and upgrades to Boatwright Memorial Library. In October the new and improved B2 Stacks area became ready for use. Major enhancements to safety and quality were performed in this renovation. The lighting has been upgraded to the latest LED energy saving standards. The HVAC system was also […]