Library news and services
Holy Cross Libraries will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023 in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. Normal summer hours resume Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 8:30 am. To learn more about the history of this holiday that celebrates the emancipation of all enslaved people in the United States, visit the Libraries resource guide: https://libguides.holycross.edu/antiracism/juneteenth
Stop by the Dinand Library Reading Room to see the 50 Years of Feminism at Holy Cross, a new exhibit from College of the Holy Cross Archives and Distinctive Collections highlighting the history and efforts of women’s organizations at the college. These organizations include The Women’s Organization, entering its 50th Anniversary this year, as well as the Women’s Forum and the Feminist Forum.
Exhibit will be on display Reunion Weekend in Dinand Library, Friday 6/9 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM and Saturday 6/10 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Be sure to stop by to see this new exhibit and the Yearbook Display.
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Stop by Room 101B of Dinand Library today, starting at 1:00 pm, to take a break from studying, and relax and recharge. There will be snacks, drinks, crafts, puzzles, and calm music and videos. Good luck on your finals!
Starting Sunday, April 30, 2023, Dinand Library will have extended hours until Wednesday, May 17, 2023. For the full schedule, please visit the Libraries Hours page at: https://holycross.libcal.com/hours
Drop-in with a librarian for help citing sources. The Writer’s Workshop will also be present during the dates marked with an asterisk (*). We can help you with any citation style, including Chicago, MLA, APA, ASA, and more! The Citation Frustration Stations will be held:
Sun. April 30, 6-8pm, Dinand 203 (hosted by PRC) *
Mon. May 1, 1-3pm, Swords Atrium
Wed. May 3, 5-7pm, Dinand/ZOOM
Thurs. May 4, 3-5pm, Dinand *
Sun. May 7, 5-7pm, Dinand/ZOOM *
Tues. May 9, 3-5pm, Dinand
Wed. May 10, 3-5pm, Dinand
Mon. May 15, 1-3pm, Dinand *
This event is open to members of the Holy Cross community. Zoom links will be posted in MyHC. We hope to see you there!
We are pleased to share the talents of our campus community with a selection that includes works by students, staff and faculty.
You are cordially invited to a poetry reading from the 2023 Campus Poetry Walk on Friday, April 28 at 3pm on the Dinand Patio (rain location: Levis Browsing Room).
Come enjoy poetry readings by the authors, music that inspired them, and some light refreshments.
Check out Dinand Library’s early opening schedule for enrollment! Come early to use the computers in the Main Reading Room and Scalia Lab to register for Fall, 2023 classes.
The Holy Cross Libraries are pleased to host Prof. Leila Philip for the “Authors on the Hill” lecture series.
Join us Tuesday, April 11 at 4:30 pm in the Browsing Room, Dinand Library.
Prof. Philip will present her recently published book “Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America.”
For more information, please contact Digital Scholarship Librarian Lisa Villa at: lvilla@holycross.edu
The Libraries will observe special hours for Easter Break, beginning Wednesday, April 5, 2023. For more information on the building hours, visit: https://holycross.libcal.com/hours
All electronic resources, including our databases and e-books, will be available during this time.
Celebrate #NationalPoetryMonth by following the scenic path on campus that highlights original poetry by members of the Holy Cross community. Scan the QR code to access the poetry walk map and join us on April 28, 2023 at 3:00 pm on the Dinand Patio for poetry readings, refreshments, and snacks. The Poetry Walk will be on display through April 30, 2023. Map and poems are also available online at: https://crossworks.holycross.edu/poetry2023