Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Graphic Novels and other library news

So, a certain professor has requested the Moebius graphic novels. Check! We have Asterios Polyp and are lucky to have R. Crumb's new Genesis. We're working on the graphic novel and comics collection, so I would like some suggestions.

The library is in the middle of our food for fines drive. It's going well. We're looking forward to our last film of the semester, Christmas Vacation, Friday, December 4th. One of our student workers has taken this idea and run with it. We're not just having a movie, we're having a party, a bake off, an ugly christmas sweater contest. A tree. The works.

We love our beautiful new space.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Watkins Library 1st Blog Post

Hello,

If you're reading this you've stumbled upon a very exciting addition to the Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film Library. That's right, folks, we're going to start BLOGGING! We're hoping that this new addition will encourage all bloggers who are currently attending, looking to attend, or have already graduated from Watkins will enjoy our little corner of internet crazy.

What's to be expected:
  • 1. Updates on EVERYTHING: With the refurbished library this past summer we've added a great number of new policies, features, activities, and material. If it's new we'll post something about it here!
  • 2. Upcoming events: As most are aware the Library has been an avid supporter in school activities. Whether it be movie nights, poetry readings, or coffee break fun we'll be sure to let you know of any new events that are on their way.
  • 3. Fun Top 10 Lists: Taking a page from the ever fabulous thing known as listverse.com we're going to be posting a number of staff generated top 10 lists about anything we deem fun, interesting, and/or useful.
  • 4. Great News Articles: As avid readers here at the Watkins Library we find it important to be in the know of current events. Expect those interesting articles we find throughout the morning read to be posted here in order to generate conversation and general thought.
  • 5. Staff Generated Reviews: As we get new material in our energetic and savvy library staff will be sure to let you know what their opinions on the newest book, film, article, or artwork they've just finished!
For now we feel that's a copious amout of things to look forward to. As we update and get our network together be sure to check in on us! It'll be fun and we'd love for you to join in on the ride!