UST Libraries News

UST Libraries Hours through Memorial Weekend

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:24:46 -0600

You may wish to print off a complete listing of library hours so you will not miss opportunities to do that last minute studying for your finals.

MN Historical Society: 150 Best Minnesota Books

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:09:21 -0600

As part of their celebration of the state's sesquicentennial, the librarians at the Minnesota Historical Society are blogging about their selection of the greatest 150 Minnesota books. "All works chosen as the 150 Best Minnesota Books will have been published in some recognizable form, and will either be about some aspect of the state or will have been written by a Minnesota author. We define Minnesota authors the same way we do for inclusion into the MHS library collections: the author will either have been born in Minnesota or will have spent enough time here to have been influenced by the culture or to have influenced the culture."

Check it out and applaud or argue with their selections!

I'm OK...You're OK self-help version of weekly trivia

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:53:07 -0600

This week in 1950 a very (and I mean very) controversial self help book was first published which to this day sparks heated discussions all over the world. Please give me the author and the name of his book. And if you choose to do it anonymously I completely understand.

If you want to experience this book first hand then try finding it on the stacks of the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library. I do not want to give away the title but the call number is RZ415 .H82 1950. If you need assistance finding this book or any other book at the UST libraries please contact your favorite librarian.

Last week I wondered which famous landmark to this day retains what is said to be the longest held phone number in New York City and was the inspiration behind Glen Miller's song PEnnsylvania 6-5000. The answer is The Hotel Pennsylvania across from Madison Square Garden in midtown Manhattan.

Congratulations to campus jazz enthusiasts Anne Kenne and Peter Erickson for playing along!

Thank you very much!

Tuesday, May 6, Music in the Library at Noon

Thu, 01 May 2008 17:42:53 -0600

Music in the Library presents UST music students in a free concert on Tuesday, May 6 from Noon - 1pm in the O'Shaughnessy Room of the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library. The program will include pianists, a flutist, and a vocalist performing a number of classical works by Handel, Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, Debussy, and others. Take some time out from your busy end of the semester schedule to listen to this springtime serenade! Bring your lunch if you wish; light refreshments will be provided.

LexisNexis is available for Congressional Research

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:18:03 -0600

UST Libraries article in Bulletin Today describes features of LexisNexis Congressional Research. If you have any difficulty please speak with a reference librarian at 651-962-5001.

Summit Avenue Review reading Friday at 4pm!

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:36:05 -0600

You are all invited to a publication reading celebrating the 2008 Summit Avenue Review, the student-edited art and literary magazine of the University of St. Thomas. The reading will take place at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 2 in the O'Shaughnessy Room of the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library on the St. Paul campus. Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome!

We interrupt this week's trivia question for a musical interlude

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:46:18 -0600

This week in 1940 the Glenn Miller Orchestra released this signature song. Can you give me the name and location of this landmark that has this famous phone number to this day. If you can drop me a message.

If you don't know the answer off your head and/or want a research 'project' to work on for the rest of the week might I recommend using a library database like Proquest Newsstand Complete? You can search individual publication titles like the New York Times (hint, hint) for this or any news item.

Last week's question was basically a two parter. First you had to know that Manfred von Richthofen was none other than the infamous Red Baron. Then you could have gone the serious route to look up the names of valiant British flyers who engaged him in battle....or....you could have remembered the name of the most famous WW I flying ace... Snoopy! I suggest going the second route because that is who I had in mind. These campus military experts got at least part of the answer correct -

Marianne Hageman
Janice Kragness
Peter Erickson
Kathie Connor

Thanks for playing!

10th anniversary of Poetry on the Patio, Tuesday, April 29 at Noon

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:20:45 -0600

You are all cordially invited to the 10th annual Poetry on the Patio reading, hosted by library director, Dan Gjelten. It will take place from Noon to 1pm on Tuesday, April 29 on the terrace of the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library. Members of the UST community will read their favorite poems while we listen and enjoy. This year our readers include Sherrie Maze, Lawrence Potter, Julia Risser, Denise Dieffenbach, Kory Kutz, Dejen Tesfagiorgis, John Bannigan, Kathleen Keller, and Jessica Webb. Read today's article in the Bulletin Today for complete information on Poetry on the Patio. Bring your lunch and take part in a fun and very popular noon hour event. If the weather is especially cold or rainy, come inside the library to Room 102. We'll be there - hope you wil too.

All are invited to Poetry on the Patio, Tuesday, April 29 at Noon until 1pm

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:12:46 -0600

You are cordially invited to join us on Tuesday, April 29, at Noon on the terrace of the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library. Members from across the St. Thomas community - faculty, students, staff members - will share their love of poetry and read one or two of their favorites over the noon hour. This year is the 10th anniversary of this popular event and you are all invited to attend. If the weather is very cold and rainy, we will go inside the library to Room 102. Hope you can join us!

UST Media Resources Collection adds several titles to its business and technology related DVD collection

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:01:33 -0600

The UST Media Resources Collection recently obtained several business and technology related DVDs to update its collection. Bulletin Today article lists these new dvds. You are invited to come to Room 309, O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library and view them.

Poetry Marathon Friday April 25 in the O'Shaughnessy Room

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:47:36 -0600

Using Ralph W. Franklin's The Poems of Emily Dickinson readers from the UST community will take a turn with a poem and read all 1,789 poems of Emily Dickinson. This marathon reading is hosted by the English department and everyone is invited to help bring the words of the poet to life. The marathon will take place on Friday, April 25 beginning at 8am and go until 8pm in the O'Shaughnessy Room of the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library. Please read Bulletin Today article for more information. If you would like to join the readers and schedule a time, contact Dr. Erika Scheurer at 651-962-5669. Or just drop by when you can!

Music in the Library - Noon on Tuesday, April 22, in the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:38:56 -0600

Please plan to come to Music in the Library on Tuesday, April 22 at Noon in the O'Shaughnessy Room (Rm 108). You'll hear the UST Guitar Ensemble, directed by music faculty member, Joan Griffith, perform a variety of works, including Renaissance lute songs, transcriptions of classical pieces by Mozart and Gounod, Gypsy jazz, and music by jazz guitar legend, Wes Montgomery.
Bring your lunch - light refreshments will be provided.
Music in the Library provides opportunities for musicians in the UST community to perform in an informal, friendly atmosphere. If you would like to participate in future Music in the Library events, or have any other questions, please contact Cathy Lutz (651-962-5459), or Conie Borchardt (651-962-6874).

'And we won't come back till it's over, over there' edition of weekly trivia

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:11:39 -0600

Manfred von Richthofen who was one of the deadliest flying aces in World War I was shot down in France on April 21st 1918. He had over 80 air combat victories to his name and therefore it is hardly surprising that he ratcheted quite a few enemies in his lifetime. One foe in particular pursued him with such dogged determination that he too became famous for it. Can you name this very famous flyer?

If you can send me a message. Remember no prizes will be involved, just the kind of recognition throughout the campus that you can not buy in any store.

Last week was Library Week and we had a lot of fun with daily trivia questions along with other events like book sales, author events and a mini golf tournament in Minneapolis. If you would like to see the questions (and answers) from last week please click here.

This is the part of the message where I gently beseech you all not to use Google but one of our many fine library databases to answer this question. However if anyone finds the answer to the question in one of databases I would be very surprised and I would be love to hear about it. Please feel free to Google this one.

Friday is 3-Bucks-a-Bag Day - Saturday and Sunday Books are Free!

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:58:08 -0600

Come shop the Library Week Book Sale Friday, April 18, at the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library. Open to all - fill up a grocery bag with books and pay $3.00! The sale begins at Noon and ends at 6:00 pm!

Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20, all during library hours, all remaining books from the book sale are free for the taking. Thank you all for helping make our Library Week a fun one.

Call Julie at 962-5014 if any questions.

Library Week at the UST Libraries, April 14 - 18

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:59:25 -0600

Daily onlineTrivia Contests - Daily online voting for the winner of the Trip my Truck book cart contest - Used Book Sales - Mini Golf Bookend Classic on the Mpls campus - Author Reading with Kirsten Dierking - Senior Citizens on Campus visit the library - Faculty Open House showcasing their publications from the past year - and more! Library Week holds many opportunities for fun and we hope you will join us. Read details in Bulletin Today article.