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Tarleton Thursday: Edna Wolfe\’s 1925 "Purple Book"

On February 8, 2016, Shawn Blue of Waco kindly donated his grandmother\’s 1926 Grassburr, a leather book strap with a \”Tarleton\” buckle, and a 1925 \”Purple Book.\” It was very fitting that he donated these precious items during Library Lovers Month. In last week\’s Tarleton Thursday blog post, Amanda discussed Edna Wolfe\’s (1906-2001) academic record,Continue reading “Tarleton Thursday: Edna Wolfe\’s 1925 "Purple Book"”

Ask a Librarian

Reference Department 2015We\’ve had a few comings and goings but we\’re still ready to assist you. Stop by the Reference Desk for assistance! Have you ever had a library or research-related question when you were on the go or after the library\’s operating hours? Did you know that the library has a service which allows you toContinue reading “Ask a Librarian”

Everyone comes to the library first!

The screenshot above is from a February 1939 edition of the JTAC. As you can see from the message, \”everyone that visited Tarleton came to the library first!\” The Senior Class of \’39 did in fact donate a beautiful charge desk to the library. The Dick Smith Library is swarming with students studying for finals,Continue reading “Everyone comes to the library first!”

Books on Weather, Nature, and Meteorology

Have you noticed the extremely unusual summer we\’re having? All of the crazy weather that Texas is experiencing has made me curious about meteorology and how meteorologists predict storms. Did you know that the Dick Smith Library has books on weather, nature, and meteorology? Stop by the library for a dry place to hang outContinue reading “Books on Weather, Nature, and Meteorology”

Service Desks in the Learning Commons

Those of you who are returning students, faculty, and staff know that the main floor of the library looks completely different! Here is a (modified) color-coded map we prepared for Transition Week activities with the incoming freshman, with icons indicating the various services: The Library Learning Commons has four main service desks. Here is someContinue reading “Service Desks in the Learning Commons”

Tarleton Libraries: Year(s) in Review

You may have heard about the Library Chronicles but do you know what it is? Library Chronicles is a newsletter magazine published annually by the library\’s Marketing and Outreach Committee which spotlights events and happenings that have occurred within the library for the specific newsletter\’s year. Basically, if you\’ve ever wondered what goes on at the library you can find the answer withinContinue reading “Tarleton Libraries: Year(s) in Review”

Library Database: WorldCat

Did you know that the library has access to several databases on a wide variety of topics? With so many choices, the A-Z database list may seem intimidating. Here\’s a quick look at one of the databases which is helpful and easy to use: WorldCat. Let\’s start with what you can do with WorldCat (and no,Continue reading “Library Database: WorldCat”

How to Find Books, Movies, & More

Have you visited the library and wondered how to find books or other items specific to your research topic? You\’re not alone; several students approach the Reference Desk with questions on locating items on a daily basis. We\’re always happy to help but here\’s a brief tutorial to get you started: 1. Visit the library\’sContinue reading “How to Find Books, Movies, & More”

Dick Smith Library on Pinterest? How Pinteresting!

February is just around the corner and if you’re like me, you’ve probably been flocking to Pinterest searching for gift ideas, special recipes, or decorating ideas. Well did you know that the Dick Smith Library has a Pinterest account? You may be surprised to find that the library has 11 unique boards ranging in topicsContinue reading “Dick Smith Library on Pinterest? How Pinteresting!”