What's happening at the library and items of interest to the UB community
In 2008 I moved out on my own, like completely on my own, like no roommates (good riddance), no dorms, nothing but me and a room. I was just about to start my first semester at UB, so a couple Continue reading Dark Rooms: Simon Schama’s “The Power of Art”
Darn that American Library Association and their need to make the focus of National Library Week as broad and all-encompassing as ever! This year’s theme for National Library Week (April 13-19) is: Lives change @ your library [sic]. Well, sure Continue reading All Hail National Library Week!
nickolouse13 via flicker What book changed your life? Can you really narrow it down to just one? If I had to tell you all the books that changed my life, it would fill a book. Believe it or not, it Continue reading Borrow Books, Keep the Change
“Tridecahedron.”by Emily ColemanDecker Library Modern Art Dessert is mine to take home, for at least three weeks. Until February 16, this was a mystery, a non-thought, a complete unknown. Perhaps I should clarify. Modern Art Dessert is a cookbook available Continue reading Treasures Uncovered
Faculty members: did you know that you can browse a list of books authored by UB faculty available for loan at Langsdale? And did you know that they are showcased for all to see? Welcome to WorldCat lists! WorldCat is Continue reading Langsdale Salutes UB Faculty Authors
Hi. My name is Jess Reeves and I am one of the new library technicians at Langsdale. I’ve been here about three months and spend most of my time behind a computer, though you may catch a sighting of me Continue reading Getting to Know Jessica Reeves
Growing up, my best friend was (and still is) Bharathi Vallalar. We were two years old when we first met. The story goes, I was sitting inside the rinky-dink apartment I called home, staring off into space and feeling suffocated Continue reading It’s Not Rosetta Stone, but…
A general accounting is in order. Or anyway, that seems to be the custom this time of year. Thanksgiving just passed–a time for us to think back on all the stuff we’re thankful for–and New Year’s Eve is just another Continue reading Lists for Some. Miniature American Flags for Others.
With the holiday break quickly approaching, take some time to explore new authors! Kristen Simmons is an upcoming young-adult author. Her first publications, Article 5 and Breaking Point are part of a trilogy; with the third installment, Three, due to be released in Continue reading A Dystopian Love Affair
Are you looking for an extreme experience this Halloween? Is your idea of celebrating this spooky season all about facing your darkest fears head-on? There are haunted attractions that play into the many rational or irrational phobias of their patrons—catering to frights Continue reading Calling All Bibliophiles and Bibliophobics: The Langsdale Book Sale is Nigh!