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Brooke and Carol Peirce Center Fellowships Announced

Goucher College RSS — 20091116T20:26:03

The Brooke and Carol Peirce Center is looking for curious undergrads interested in a paid research opportunity for the coming Spring semester. more...

More Exhibits in the Library

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Don't miss the newest library exhibits...

Library Exhibits in the Athenaeum

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Be sure to see all four of these wonderful new displays. more information...

One Maryland/One Book

Goucher College RSS — 20091008T12:13:45

Join us for a panel discussion on October 27 to celebrate the 2009 selection, Song Yet Sung, by James McBride. more...

Friends of the Library Program: Elaine F. Weiss

Goucher College RSS — 20091008T12:50:56

The author of Fruits of Victory: The Woman's Land Army of America in the Great War, will discuss her book on October 27. more...

Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

Goucher College RSS — 20090928T17:19:07

Enoch Pratt's guide has lots of interesting information about banned books...

"The College Library in a Changing World"

Goucher College RSS — 20090914T14:54:37

Revisit the library's symposium in celebration of the Athenaeum...

The Hobbit Aloud

Goucher College RSS — 20090912T20:17:10

Join us for a reading of the 1938 American first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel The Hobbit. more information...

Athenaeum Opening--Special Events!

Goucher College RSS — 20090813T14:36:46

The list of official events can be found here...

Important Notice About the VHS Video Format

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Brooke and Carol Peirce Center Created

Goucher College RSS — 20090519T14:35:29

Goucher College has created the Brooke and Carol Peirce Center for Undergraduate Research. Learn more...

Library Web to Have New Look!

Goucher College RSS — 20090729T17:23:37

Here's a preview of the new library web page, coming in mid-August...

From Julia to the Athenaeum!

Goucher College RSS — 20090612T13:34:41

Important information about library services, hours, and locations during the move to the Athenaeum can be found here...

2009-10 Burke-Austen Scholar Named

Goucher College RSS — 20090508T15:34:17

Juliette Wells, associate professor of English literature at Manhattanville College, has been named Goucher College’s Burke Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence for 2009-2010. Learn more...

A Big Thank You to Our Graduating Student Workers!

Goucher College RSS — 20090503T23:26:35

We'll miss our wonderful senior student workers. See what each has selected for the library in his/her honor...

Goodbye, Julia Rogers

Goucher College RSS — 20090306T19:35:31

During the last weeks before the library moves to the Athenaeum, we celebrate our long-time namesake. Join us in special events to honor Julia Rogers! more...

Spirit of Place: Baltimore’s Favorite Spaces.

Goucher College RSS — 20090408T14:48:07

Join us for a lunchtime conversation with the authors of this special new book. Learn more...

Beth Spires Poetry Reading

Goucher College RSS — 20090408T15:11:28

The library is proud to present poet Beth Spires in a reading from her new book, I Heard God Talking to Me: William Edmondson and His Stone Carvings. Learn more...

National Library Week 2009

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Join us in special activities to celebrate National Library Week! Learn more...

Central Search no longer available

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You may have noticed the absence of links to Central Search. Learn more...

Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence Grant Applications

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Applications are now being accepted for the 2009-2010 award. Learn more...

Director of Library Preservation position open

Goucher College RSS — 20090202T21:11:20

Goucher College invites applications for a Director of Library Preservation. Learn more...

5th Annual Julia Rogers Research Prize

Goucher College RSS — 20081209T15:09:09

Alert! Submissions for the 5th Annual Julia Rogers Research Prize are due by February 15, 2009. Learn more...

Library Wins Grant to Catalog Special Collections Items

Goucher College RSS — 20081204T16:51:12

The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) has awarded a Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives grant to the Julia Rogers Library. more...

Librarian Nancy Magnuson addresses Omaha Jane Austen meeting

Goucher College RSS — 20081216T14:11:52

Librarian Nancy Magnuson gave the keynote lecture at the Jane Austen Society of North America's meeting in Omaha recently. Listen to a podcast! ...

Modern Marvels: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel

Goucher College RSS — 20080923T14:26:22

Make plans to attend a free reading and discussion series on identity and imagination in Jewish literature, beginning on October 12 ...more info

Winslow Collection of Political Memorabilia

Goucher College RSS — 20081013T14:54:15

A timely new exhibit in Special Collections features buttons and artifacts from national campaigns and elections of the past. More...

Bill Blackbeard: The Collector Who Rescued the Comics

Goucher College RSS — 20080911T15:31:45

The Friends of the Goucher College Library sponsor this free public talk on October 16...more info

New Library Web Page

Goucher College RSS — 20080909T14:59:46

We introduce a new look for the library's website...

Thurgood Marshall Exhibit

Goucher College RSS — 20080904T19:28:57

A new exhibit in front of the Service Desk marks the 100th anniversary of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall...more

Frank Zappa: Baltimore's Favorite Mother

Goucher College RSS — 20080527T14:09:47

A new exhibit recognizes one of Rock and Roll's sharpest musical minds, Baltimore native Frank Zappa...

Library Student Phi Beta Kappans

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Congratulations to our Phi Beta Kappa Student Workers...

A Job Well Done

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We say goodbye to our graduating library student workers. We'll miss you!

It's That Time of Year!

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when paper deadlines and finals loom...

Julia Rogers Prize Ceremony 2008

Goucher College RSS — 20080418T15:23:33

See pictures from the 4th annual Prize Awards ceremony...

National Library Week 2008

Goucher College RSS — 20070412T18:41:42

Celebrate with us April 14-18! Here's the schedule...

Julia Rogers Research Prize Winners Announced!

Goucher College RSS — 20080327T12:56:00

Congratulations to the 2007-2008 winners and honorable mentions...

Doris Humphrey Collection at Goucher College

Goucher College RSS — 20080307T20:26:15

A new exhibit highlights a major donation to the college...

"Jane Austen, Jane Porter, and Bath"

Goucher College RSS — 20080212T15:24:01

2008 Burke Scholar-in-Residence Devoney Looser speaks on Wednesday, March 5, at 7:30 pm. Learn more...

Journalism in America: Just the Facts

Goucher College RSS — 20080219T17:45:46

Learn more about "the ungentlemanly art"...

Other Voices: American Women Journalists

Goucher College RSS — 20080219T17:24:43

It's not only about TV news anchors...

Notable African American Women

Goucher College RSS — 20080204T15:47:59

An interview with Jewell Robinson, Goucher's first African-American student, highlights a new exhibit in the library...

Cyborgs at Goucher

Goucher College RSS — 20071207T17:00:26

Two of Neal Koger's sculptures are now on display in the library ...

Creative Nonfiction Reading

Goucher College RSS — 20071127T15:28:19

Don't miss a favorite event! Students in Barbara Roswell’s writing workshop present an evening of original creative nonfiction on Dec. 6...

William Blake at 250

Goucher College RSS — 20071203T18:22:02

It's the 250th anniversary of William Blake...

The American West

Goucher College RSS — 20071121T18:52:33

Westward Ho! Check out this great exhibit...

America By Rail

Goucher College RSS — 20071121T17:46:39

Railroads played a major part in the opening of the American West...

Memory and Story: Nancy Patz

Goucher College RSS — 20071109T14:44:31

Celebrate Nancy Patz’s generous contribution of a collection that spans her career as a children’s book author and illustrator...

Fahrenheit 451 Discussion

Goucher College RSS — 20071102T14:55:07

The Big Read happened on October 30...

The Big Read: Fahrenheit 451

Goucher College RSS — 20070912T13:49:52

A panel discussion on this literary classic, hosted by Goucher President Sandy Ungar. Learn more about The Big Read...

JRL has Eco-Info

Goucher College RSS — 20070929T18:53:27

The library takes part in the Environmental Resource Fair...

Maryland Library Association Meets at Goucher

Goucher College RSS — 20070927T15:06:39

The Maryland Library Association holds a workshop in the library...

The Friends of the Goucher College Library present The Cone Sister

Goucher College RSS — 20070828T15:53:36

This one-woman show chronicles the lives of Baltimore's Cone sisters...

Athenaeum Cam

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See the the Athenaeum unfold in real time.

Watch

Frida Kahlo, 1907-1954

Goucher College RSS — 20070724T22:01:35

The library observes the 100th anniversary of artist Frida Kahlo with a new exhibit...

Chawton House Conference

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Participants return with glowing reports...Photos

Summer Activities in the Library

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See below for some of the great things that happen in the library in the "quiet" Summertime!

Summer Activities in the Library: Superkids!

Goucher College RSS — 20070731T14:30:07

The Superkids came to read. Photos...

Julia Rogers 2005 Research Prize Winners

Goucher College RSS — 20071013T20:28:53

2005 Prize winners are announced at National Library Week celebration...

Summer Activities in the Library: Educational Opportunity Program

Goucher College RSS — 20070727T18:53:40

EOP students get familiar with the library. Photos...

Mears Fellowship Winner

Goucher College RSS — 20070702T16:19:40

George Peckham-Rooney '05, has been named a winner of the Io Mears Fellowship...

Burke Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence Named

Goucher College RSS — 20070703T16:33:18

Devoney Looser is the 2007-2008 Burke Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence...

Carl Linnaeus Anniversary Exhibit

Goucher College RSS — 20070621T15:40:46

A new exhibit celebrates the 300th anniversary of the Father of Taxonomy...

Library Deer

Goucher College RSS — 20070606T13:47:49

A new fawn has decided the library grounds are a nice place to snooze...

Chawton Conference

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will focus on Private Collections and Their Role in Libraries...

Science Fiction Exhibit

Goucher College RSS — 20070510T19:06:43

Escape from Planet Xams with a science fiction break...

Saving the Earth

Goucher College RSS — 20070501T13:39:06

A new library display honors the work of environmentalist Elizabeth Ebert Wilson '29...

Doonesbury Cartoons Featured in Library

Goucher College RSS — 20070419T18:49:40

Check out the work of Commencement Speaker Garry Trudeau. More...

National Library Week

Goucher College RSS — 20070412T18:41:42

Celebrate with us April 16-21! Learn more about the many special events, exhibits, and treats we have planned for you throughout the week...

Estelle Dennis Dance Theatre Exhibit

Goucher College RSS — 20070419T15:58:52

Don't miss the new Special Collections exhibit...

Julia Rogers Research Prize Winners Announced!

Goucher College RSS — 20070404T19:22:46

The Julia Rogers Library and the Friends of the Goucher College Library announce the winners of the 2007 research prizes...

Laura Lippman to Speak at Friends Event

Goucher College RSS — 20070315T13:35:23

Laura Lippman, mystery writer and novelist, will speak at the Friends of the Goucher College Library Spring event. Learn more...

The Fourth Biennial Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence Grant

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Applications for the 2007-2008 academic year are due by April 17, 2007. More information...

February is Black History Month

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Explore some excellent primary and secondary sources in the library's collection.

African Arts Exhibit

Goucher College RSS — 20070220T16:19:14

A new display showcases the richness of African arts.

Happy Birthday, Lewis Carroll

Goucher College RSS — 20070220T20:43:59

Lewis Carroll's 175th anniversary is commemorated in a new library exhibit.

Happy Birthday, Virginia Woolf

Goucher College RSS — 20070220T18:33:36

Virginia Woolf's 125th anniversary is commemorated in a new library exhibit.

Julia Rogers Research Prizes

Goucher College RSS — 20081218T21:23:34

The Julia Rogers Library and The Friends of the Goucher College Library sponsor an annual research prize for goucher students...

Iraq Study Group Report

Goucher College RSS — 20061213T23:20:07

Read or download the report from the U.S. Institute of Peace, facilitator of the study group.

International Studies Kangaroo Visits the Library

Goucher College RSS — 20061208T17:41:04

A new study abroad program in Australia is promoted by a special visitor...

Creative Nonfiction Student Reading

Goucher College RSS — 20061129T16:07:05

Make plans to join Barbara Roswell’s students for a smorgasbord of Creative Nonfiction on December 8.

Library Open 24/7!

Goucher College RSS — 20061120T01:19:23

New library hours to begin after Thanksgiving break.

Friends Lecture Features ALA President

Goucher College RSS — 20061005T14:49:37

The Friends of the Goucher College Library presents Leslie Burger on November 2...

Ancient Egypt: New Display

Goucher College RSS — 20061015T19:06:22

View items from the library's collection and read about the Goucher mummy...

Picasso Anniversary Exhibit

Goucher College RSS — 20061009T15:21:09

The library celebrates the 125th anniversary of Pablo Picasso...

Domesday Book on Exhibit

Goucher College RSS — 20060928T18:01:25

See our spectacular facsimile edition of the Great Domesday Book, an 11th century census of England...

Big Changes in the Library

Goucher College RSS — 20060821T20:01:20

New hours, new services, new spaces! Find out more...

New Look for Library Catalog

Goucher College RSS — 20060831T12:21:52

The library catalog gets an update...

An Island Out of Time

Goucher College RSS — 20060808T14:45:58

Find out more about the Summer reading selection and its author, Tom Horton...

Children's Literature Exhibit

Goucher College RSS — 20060620T21:24:53

A new library exhibit celebrates award winning children's books...

Asian Cinema Exhibit

Goucher College RSS — 20060620T22:17:42

Take a look at some of the library's holdings in this popular genre...

Finals Week Treats from the Friends

Goucher College RSS — 20060518T14:35:54

The Friends of the Goucher College Library have once again provided sweet incentives for students preparing for their final exams...

Book Drive Ends

Goucher College RSS — 20060504T19:36:55

Baltimore Reads Book Drive Campaign Coordinator Jaime Bogardy '08 with some of the books collected for children in Baltimore...

Goucher College Spirit: Souvenirs from the Archives

Goucher College RSS — 20060324T15:08:46

Unique College memorabilia from the 1890s to the 1990s is showcased in this exhibit, located in the Archives Interior Gallery...

Poodle Extraordinaire: the Jacques-Pierre Collection

Goucher College RSS — 20060413T18:44:50

A new exibit honors the life of Jacques-Pierre (1984-2001), a gregarious black toy poodle who resided with Goucher Dance Professor Chrystelle Trump Bond...

Heroes!

Goucher College RSS — 20060417T14:44:20

Kudos to the IT Help Desk staff...

Childrens' Book Drive

Goucher College RSS — 20060413T19:49:54

Bring your new and gently used children's books for distribution through the Baltimore Reads Book Bank...

Marion Elizabeth Rodgers '81 To Speak About Mencken

Goucher College RSS — 20060413T14:54:17

Marion Rodgers '81 talks about her work on H.L.Mencken on April 20...

Julia Rogers Research Prize Winners Announced

Goucher College RSS — 20060408T20:04:09

Winners of the Julia Rogers Research Prize for papers written in 2005 were announced at a ceremony held during National Library Week...

JRL Celebrates!

Goucher College RSS — 20060330T15:42:48

Join us in festivities marking National Library Week, National Poetry Month, and FUSION, March 30-April 8, 2006...

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A Re-Reading With Anne Sexton on March 31

Goucher College RSS — 20060324T17:02:14

On March 31, Word 4 Word will host a listening of Poet Anne Sexton's last reading, given at Goucher College the day before her suicide ...

Research Fair to be held in the Library

Goucher College RSS — 20060306T14:36:46

All Goucher faculty, staff, and students are invited to share their work with the campus community during the week of April 3 to 8, National Library Week...

Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature

Goucher College RSS — 20060314T16:37:49

The fourth of a free five-part reading and discussion series will be on March 22, at the Towson Library, 320 York Road, from 7-9 pm. Dr. Uta Larkey will lead a discussion of The Centaur in the Garden...

Victoria Van Hyning '06 Wins Poetry Prize

Goucher College RSS — 20060309T20:18:56

Victoria Van Hyning '06 is the winner of Goucher's 2006 Sara deFord Academy of American Poets' Prize...

New Goucher Notable Exhibit

Goucher College RSS — 20060227T15:51:56

Anthropologist Hortense Powdermaker is the latest in a series of exhibits featuring Goucher men and women of achievement...

Jane Austen's Romantic Myth

Goucher College RSS — 20060206T18:24:54

Rachel Brownstein, a prominent Jane Austen scholar, will present the 2006 Burke-Austen Lecture on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Merrick Lecture Hall...

National Science Foundation Award to Dr. Slocum

Goucher College RSS — 20051208T14:24:52

Dr. Robert D. Slocum recently received a $340,000 award from the National Science Foundation to continue his research...