Library Today: Faculty, Staff Invited to Library Open House March 27

St. Thomas faculty and staff are invited to attend an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, in Room 102, O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library Center. There guests will find a showcase of free library resources and services.

What to learn and do at the open house

  • Take a look at the library’s new Research Online site
  • See the ever-growing list of publications by UST staff and faculty as they are added
  • See where Leisure Reading, new books and movies are kept for patrons to check out
  • Learn how to find favorite books and articles in full text and online
  • Learn how to search an individual’s family tree
  • Learn how to request books and articles online
  • Listen to music and view videos
  • Learn how to reserve meeting spaces in the library
  • Discover upcoming library events
  • Book individual time with librarians for personal research help – and more

Treats and beverages will be provided.

For more information on the open house, call Jo Ann Toussaint, (651) 962-5409, or Julie Kimlinger, (651) 962-5014.

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Database Trial Month

As Database Trial Month continues, please experiment with the research databases listed below and give us your feedback.

Database trials are available via the UST Libraries website:

  • Springer Protocols (Molecular Medicine, Biotechnology)
  • Sharpe Online Reference (history, culture and trade)
  • Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception – EBR
  • World Religions Online
  • ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Pittsburgh Courier, 1911-2002
  • ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Defender, 1910-1975
  • African-American Periodicals