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R.A.R. Edwards ’90, Professor of History at Rochester Institute of Technology, discusses historiography using the Deaf Catholic Archives as a model to demonstrate the opportunities and advantages, as well as the challenges and obstacles, that researchers encounter when using archival collections.

This lecture is co-sponsored by Archives & Distinctive Collections and the McFarland Center as part of the symposium “Signs of Hope: The Claggett Statement and Deaf Theology Today.”

When: Friday, March 28, 2025, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Seelos Theatre, Kimball Hall

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From model ships to ashtrays and ceramic figurines, come see what has been hiding out in Dinand Library!

Students in classes of the Visual Arts and Classics Department are contributing to the documentation of the college and its history by animating and photographing objects in Dinand and the Archives.

This event represents a joint collaboration between Archives and Distinctive Collections, the Visual Arts Department, and the Classics Department. Students in “Digital Art Studio 2” and “Photographing Antiquity” will be sharing their work.

Snacks and refreshments provided.

When: Wednesday, March 26 3:00-5:00pm

Where: Levis Browsing Room, Dinand Library

Learn about First Year students’ skills and abilities when it comes to library use, research, and information literacy!

Incoming first-year students, class of 2028, responded to a survey in Summer 2024 asking about their information literacy skills and abilities. What we learned: Of those students who responded (58%), they reported strong skills in the ability to identify the authority of sources, but more difficulty citing sources.

🐠 Want to contribute to the 3D Coral Reef Project but need a little help getting started?

Join us for hands-on workshops at the Science Library to learn new skills and create sea-inspired pieces! 🌊 📅

 

 

Workshop Schedule:

🐟 Knit a Fish – Feb 18, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Bring your own knitting needles)

🌀 Crochet Hyperbolic Coral – Feb 19, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Bring your own crochet hook)

🌿 Loom Knit a Sea Urchin – Feb 20, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Bring your own round knitting loom) 🧶

Beginners welcome! Open to all students, faculty, and staff. Come learn, create, and be part of this collaborative art project! More info on the 3D Coral Reef Project, patterns, and coral reef conservation at 👉 https://libguides.holycross.edu/coralreef

 

Come Join the Library Book Club as we discuss our February read: Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. Tea and Snacks provided, open to returning members and new people! NOTE: This is a mystery/thriller, so we would like to be able to discuss all the twists and turns. You’re always welcome to attend meetings whether or not you’ve read/finished the book, but for this one keep in mind you may get spoilers!

🌊 Join Our 3D Coral Reef Project! 🌊

The Science Library and Archives/Distinctive Collections are creating a collaborative 3D coral reef to raise awareness about the beauty and challenges of coral ecosystems. 🐠✨

🎨 How You Can Help:

Create a 3D coral reef piece with materials like yarn, papier-mâché, or 3D printing!
Yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles, and patterns are available at the Science Library starting January 21.
📅 Submit your completed pieces by April 14, 2025 to the Science Library.

📖 Learn more about the project, find knitting & crochet patterns, and explore info about coral reefs at: https://libguides.holycross.edu/coralreef.

Let’s craft something beautiful for Earth Day 2025 and beyond! 🌏💙

To celebrate Black History Month, HC Libraries has put together a list of library resources, as well as book displays in the Dinand Library and the Science Library. To find out more, please visit: https://libguides.holycross.edu/blackhistorymonth

Visit Archives & Distinctive Collections Open House on Friday, Feb 7 (2-4 pm) and Saturday, Feb 8 (10am-noon). We’ll be showcasing the Power of Purple and the impact of Holy Cross alumni, athletics and philanthropy through photographs, documents and memorabilia (purple, of course!) Staff will be available to answer questions

Visit onecard.holycross.edu to log in and view your virtual OneCard. Tap to view the back of the card and you will see your library card displayed. Show this at the Circulation Desk in any library branch to check out materials. For more detailed instructions, visit https://libguides.holycross.edu/studentinfo/books.

 

See how the season of snow is celebrated on the Hill! Visit an ongoing exhibit of images (Main Reading Room) and books (Archives, 3rd floor) of Dinand Library. Jan-Mar 2025