What's happening at the library and items of interest to the UB community
Langsdale will be the first host of the traveling charity art exhibition, “Art for Hope.” The mission of the exhibition is to raise awareness of children suffering for illness. The exhibition will be on display on the first and second Continue reading Langsdale Library hosts Art 4 Hope charity art exhibition
Our basement will soon be open again and we hope to use it for student lounge and study space. We have lots of ideas, but we really want to hear from students! If you could design the space (two large Continue reading New student space in library: We want to hear from you!
Lucy Holman, director of Langsdale Library, has been conducting research into how students conduct research, looking at everything from search strategies to whether or not they use library databases. This past week she presented preliminary results of her research at Continue reading Library Director studies student research habits
Langsdale Library is recruiting students and faculty to participate in focus groups. The focus group will explore student and faculty perceptions of Langsdale Library. We will use feedback to improve library services. Best of all–We’re offering a FREE MEAL to Continue reading Want a free lunch? Or maybe a free dinner?
On Tuesday, February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This bill appropriates additional federal funds for job creation and preservation, aid for those most affected by the recession, infrastructure projects (transportation, environmental, Continue reading New Guide: Federal Stimulus Bill (2009)
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Langsdale Library is highlighting works that touch on this year’s theme: “Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet.” We have also highlighted some other works by or about women that may be of Continue reading Women’s History Month 2009
As part of a class project for IDIS 110: Introduction to Information Literacy, a group of students from the First & Second Year program were asked to create a photo tour of Langsdale Library. They were armed with cameras and Continue reading Langsdale Library Photo Tours
The aim of Irish American Heritage Month is to bring to the attention of all Americans the contributions made throughout America’s history by Irish immigrants and their descendants. Langsdale Library presents the following resources, among many, that showcase the rich Continue reading Irish American Heritage Month 2009