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Special Library Hours: Thursday, May 10 - Sunday, May 20

By Lisa Curtin

Thursday, May 10 (last day of  final exams) close at 6:00 p.m. The Deloitte Café/Einstein’s closes for the summer at at 4:00 p.m.

Friday, May 11 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 12  & Sunday, May 13: CLOSED

Monday, May 14 - Thursday, May 17 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Friday, May 18 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 19  & Sunday, May 20: CLOSED

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April's Arrivals: New Books, DVDs, Audiobooks & eBooks

By Lisa Curtin
Check out the new books, DVDs, and audiobooks that hit the shelves in April. Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new arrivals by subject or format. When you see something you want, click the “Request” button to place a hold on it. Interested in downloading or streaming ebooks and digital audiobooks? ...

On View in the RSM Art Gallery: Arnie Casavant: "In A Different Light"

By Lisa Curtin

Now on view in the RSM Art Gallery is an exhibit of oil paintings by artist Arnie Casavant. Please visit the gallery to view the show before it closes on Friday, June 8.

Arnie Casavant
In A Different Light
April 27 - June 7, 2018

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Reading Day Relief! Coffee Break, DIY Buttons & Therapy Dogs

By Lisa Curtin
The library is hosting three events on Reading Day (Wednesday, May 2) to encourage you to take some time off from studying to reboot your mind and body. ...

24-Hour Access for Final Exams Starts Tues. May 1

By Lisa Curtin
The library’s 24-hour access for final exams begins at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1 (the day before Reading Day) and ends at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 (the last day of exams), with one small Saturday-night exception.*

Tuesday, May 1 – Saturday, May 5: Open at 7:30 a.m.

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Databases of the Month: Online Newspapers and News Databases

By Lisa Curtin

What should you do when you want to read a news article online and you've run into a paywall? Don't grab your credit card or spend valuable time searching Google for a "free" version of the article. We have or can get what you need! The library provides access to hundreds of thousands of newspaper articles and other news sources (e.g.

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Patriots' Day Holiday Weekend Hours: Sat. 4/14-Mon. 4/16

By Lisa Curtin
The library has modified hours during the Patriots' Day holiday weekend. On Saturday, April 14, we will open one hour early at 9:00 a.m. for Accepted Students Open House. On Sunday, April 15, we will open late at 1:00 p.m. and close early at 9:00 p.m. On Monday, April 16, we will open late at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 14: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 15: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Monday, April 16: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.

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On Display: Fakes, Frauds & Phonies: Understanding the Noise in a Post-truth World

By Matthew Van Sleet

The phenomenon of “fake news” is nothing new. For centuries, consumers of information have encountered and engaged with sources that present stories that play to our own prejudices and biases, manipulating facts to serve specific agendas.

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March Acquisitions: New Books, DVDs, Audiobooks & eBooks

By Lisa Curtin
Check out the library's newest arrivals! Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new book, DVD, and audiobook arrivals by subject or format. When you see something you want, click the “Request” button to place a hold on it. Interested in ebooks and digital audiobooks? You can use the OverDrive app to download books to your compu ...

Workshops: Citing Sources: Why, When, How

By Matthew Van Sleet
Why do your professors want you to cite your sources? Does it feel like busywork? Let us help. We’ll show you how to cite your sources in the format of your choice, and where to find citation templates and formatting style guides. Do you have sources you need to cite, or a bibliography you need help with? ...