What's happening at the library and items of interest to the UB community
Welcome to Part II of Getting to Know U Meet Michael Shochet, Head of Reference. M.L.S., University of MarylandM.A., Northwestern UniversityB.A., Cornell University I love a good reference question. One where the answer is not obvious and requires a bit Continue reading Get to Know Michael Shochet
Langsdale Library is pleased to welcome its new Head of Special Collections, Ben Blake, to the team! Ben was selected after an exhaustive national search that drew candidates from far and wide. He brings over 12 years of experience working Continue reading New Head of Special Collections: Ben Blake
With such success last summer finding out information about the staff of Langsdale Library, we are bringing you four new faces from our library staff for you to “get to know.”This past winter, Phil DeLoria, the University Archivist in our Special Collections library, Continue reading Get to Know: Phil DeLoria
The past year has been a pretty good one for cinephiles. Not great. But good. While the caliber of movies coming out of Hollywood is on average very, very, very low (and yes I did need three verys. Did you Continue reading Holy Motors: The Weirdest (and Best) Movie of the Year
The holiday is almost here. You’re probably very relieved because this leaves lots of time to read and play with your Librarian Action Figure and maybe trade your Librarian Trading Card. You don’t have a Librarian Action Figure? You didn’t even Continue reading Shhh … It’s Time for Some Independence Day Action
Bayasaa (via flicker) Hanging out with your family and friends this Fourth of July? That’s so outdated. This year, celebrate it with the books. You can never go wrong with a book that’ll help you relax and enjoy the wonderful Continue reading Fourth of July – Book Style
Sun as compared to the earth (photo: NASA) With the temperature outside rising, students need places to escape the heat. Here’s a list of cool spots before the sun melts you down to a puddle of ooze. Student Center, 3rd Continue reading Top 5 Coolest Spots on Campus
Ready for summer? Whether you are taking summer classes or want curl up with a good book, Langsdale’s got you covered. We have plenty of spaces for you to sit, study, read and relax. Summer Semester starts Tuesday, May 28th Continue reading New Summer Hours
In honor of commencement season, and more importantly, our own UB graduation ceremonies this week, take a peek at some performances of the traditional Graduation march “Pomp and Circumstance“ Congratulations Graduates. March on!
Nothing really. At least nothing substantial on the surface. Some might say the title then is just a ploy to get people to click on the link, pandering to the instinct in all of us to read about all things Continue reading What Do the CEO of Twitter, Conan O’Brian, and David Foster Wallace Have in Common?