Library News

10/1/2008: SCIENCE LIBRARY UPDATE

The Science Library move is nearly complete. However, due to some final construction issues, the library will not be open on Thursday (10/2). We hope to open at 8 a.m. on Friday (10/3). Reserves will continue to be available at Rolvaag Library until the new library opens. Thank you for your continued patience as the finishing touches are put on the beautiful new library!

9/23/2008: SCIENCE LIBRARY MOVE

The Science Library is moving to its new location in Regents Hall this week. The library will reopen on October 2nd in Regents Hall. Reserves are available at Rolvaag Library. Thank you for your patience as we work to complete this complex move!

9/9/2008: CONTEST

Enter our Curious Word-of-the-Week writing contest and win fame, glory, and prizes! More information and the list of words you will need to use is available at the Rolvaag Reference Desk.

9/2/2008: WEEK ONE LIBRARY HOURS

Check out the library hours for information about the hours at Rolvaag, Music, and Science during the first week of classes.

9/1/2008: NEW BOOKS GALORE

Looking for some good reading material to start the year off right? Maybe a new DVD to help you unwind after a long day of studying? We added tons of great new books, movies, sound recordings and scores in August. Enjoy!

8/22/2008: BRIDGE UNAVAILABLE TUESDAY MORNING

We will be performing an upgrade on the Bridge server Tuesday (8/26) morning. The catalog will not be available during this time, but should be back in service by noon. Thank you for your patience while we complete this work.

8/21/2008: ROLVAAG LIBRARY CLOSING AT NOON THIS FRIDAY

Rolvaag Library will be open 8 a.m. to noon on Friday. For more information about hours at Rolvaag, Science, and Music, please see our Library Hours page.

8/11/2008: CHECK OUT OUR NEW MATERIALS

We added tons of great new books, movies, sound recordings and scores in July. Enjoy!

7/2/2008: NEW MATERIALS IN THE LIBRARIES

Check out the new books, new movies, new scores, and new sound recordings we added during June. There's summer entertainment for every taste and interest!

6/12/2008: NEW MATERIALS

The Libraries have been busy adding all sorts of new goodies to the collection. Check out the new books, new movies, new scores, and new recordings!

6/9/2008: ILLIAD UPGRADE ON WEDNESDAY

This Wednesday (6/11) ILLiad, St. Olaf's ILL system, will be unavailable from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. during an upgrade of the system software. Thank you for your patience while we complete this maintenance work!

5/9/2008: FINALS, COMMENCEMENT, AND SUMMER HOURS

The hours for finals week, commencement weekend, and summer are now posted for Rolvaag, Music, and Science. Good luck with your final exams and projects!

5/2/2008: BRIDGE UNAVAILABLE MONDAY MORNING

Due to maintenance work, Bridge will not be available Monday morning (5/5) from 5 to 7 a.m. Thanks for your patience!

5/1/2008: NEW BOOKS & MOVIES

Need a stress reliever as finals loom? Check out a good book or movie--there are lots of new options on our May new books and new movies lists.

4/30/2008: BRIDGE UNAVAILABLE THURSDAY MORNING

Due to maintenance work, Bridge will not be available Thursday morning (5/1) from 6 to 7 a.m. Thanks for your patience!

4/1/2008: NEW BOOKS & MOVIES

Looking for a good book or movie? Check out the many fine options on our April new books and new movies lists.

3/10/2008: COLLECTION MANAGER TRAINING

Faculty are invited to sign up for a time to meet with Scott Alan Smith from Blackwell. He will set up a profile of subject interest(s) in Collection Manager to alert you to new books in your subject area.

3/3/2008: NEW BOOKS & MOVIES

Check out all the new books and movies that were added during February. You're sure to find something that will pique your interest!

2/18/2008: MEDIA LAB IN ROLVAAG LIBRARY

Check out the new media lab in Rolvaag Library near the reference desk. Over interim, IIT installed 5 Mac stations, including a video editing area. The media room lab (near the DVD/VHS collection) is now mainly PCs. Happy computing!

2/18/2008: HONG KIERKEGAARD LIBRARY FEATURED IN SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES ARTICLE

The Fall 2007 issue of Scandinavian Studies includes an article on the history and collections of St. Olaf's Hong Kierkegaard Library. Read the article and be inspired to visit the Library, located on the 1st floor of Rolvaag Library, near the College Archives.