Monthly Archives: November 2012

Binghamton University Student Newspaper, Pipe Dream, Highlights Civil War Event

Posted on November 30, 2012 by jgreen

Library shows Civil War materials by Joseph Hawthorne Special Collections staff members Beth Kilmarx and Yvonne Deligato hosted a presentation Thursday to display some of Glenn G. Bartle Library’s Civil War artifacts. Attendees were encouraged to bring a lunch and … Continue reading →

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Brown Bag Presentation on Civil War

Posted on November 20, 2012 by erushton

On November 29, 2012 at noon in the Bartle Library 2nd floor lounge, Special Collections staff members Jean Green, Beth Kilmarx, and Yvonne Deligato will highlight some of the Libraries’ unique Civil War-related materials.  This Brownbag Lecture event is open to  students, faculty, … Continue reading →

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Civil War Collections in the Binghamton University Libraries’ Special Collections

Posted on November 19, 2012 by jgreen

Civil War Collections Brown Bag Presentation at Bartle Library When: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 12:00 noon Where: Glenn G. Bartle Library, 2nd Floor Lounge Come learn about items related to the American Civil War in our Libraries’ Special Collections. Many … Continue reading →

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Help the Libraries Improve Find It!

Posted on November 15, 2012 by erushton

The Libraries will be conducting a usability study on Find It!, the main search box on the Libraries’ web page.  We are looking for student volunteers willing to make money online give opinions about Find It! as you complete sample searches.  Your valuable … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim’s Progress is November Book of the Month for Special Collections

Posted on November 8, 2012 by bkilmarx

The pilgrim’s progress from this world to that which is to come : delivered under the similitude of a dream : wherein is discovered : I. The matter of his setting out : II. His dangerous journey : and III.  … Continue reading →

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Winter/Spring Session Reserves

Posted on November 8, 2012 by erushton

The Reserves Staff would like to remind you to submit Course Reserve Requests at your earliest convenience. All requests are processed in the order in which they are received. To ensure your list will be processed by first day of classes for … Continue reading →

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Maria Mazziotti Gillan reading at Binghamton University on 11/13/12

Posted on November 8, 2012 by jgreen

Maria Mazziotti Gillan will read from her newly released book, The Place I Call Home, on Tuesday, November 13. The reading will take place in Science I Room 149 @ 8:00 p.m. the event is free and open to the public. … Continue reading →

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Harvard to Contribute Special Collections Materials to Digital Public Library of America

Posted on November 7, 2012 by jgreen

October 31, 2012—The Harvard Library plans to share several collections with the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)—becoming the first DPLA content hub. The Harvard Library contains a wealth of special collections, and is dedicated to providing open access to them, … Continue reading →

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