We are continuing our practice of making Room 122 (Boeing Room), Room 366 and Room 369 available for open study during selected hours of Finals Week (Saturday June 8 – Saturday June 15).  Each room will have signage posted that designates the specific times the room is available for open study. This Spring we are experimenting with opening up MORE library 24/7 study space for use during the busiest part of Finals Week (Sunday June 9 - Thursday June 13) by making the entire second floor available. This space includes individual study cubicles, computers, five group study rooms and open tables, and is provided in addition to the 24/7 space that is always available during the academic year: the Garden Reading Room on the 1st floor, and the computer lab and Bangassar Reading Room (behind the Byte Cafe) on the 2nd floor. We are very interested in gauging student interest in this Finals Week expansion of 24/7 space.  Please respond to this 4 question survey about your past use of 24/7 spaces and your potential future use: http://bit.ly/ZeGQqz

Lemieux Library & McGoldrick Learning Commons are pleased to share the news that our employee Kelly Green, who’s been working for the library for 14 years, has been made an honorary member of the Department of Public Safety Auxiliary staff and presented with a DPS Support Officer polo shirt by Randy Carroll, Interim Executive Director of Department of Public Safety & Transportation. As you can see from the photos, Kelly was very pleased and proud to receive this honor.  Photos by Kateri Town

Join us for the next event in the Library Performance Series, on Thursday, May 30th, at 7:15 pm in the 2nd Floor Lobby of Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons. This performance features students in the Chamber Music Program, under the direction of Dr. Quinton Morris. The performance will include the Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 in G major, Piston Duo for Viola and Cello and Mendelssohn String Quintet in B-flat major.   Violin: Dr. Quinton Morris, Antonio Dowling, Mariya Sydorenko; Viola: Chyna Mapel, Alex Takasugi, Kailee Wright; Cello: Aaron Hauser, Cealice Kennison

Research Help Available The librarians in Research Services are here to help. If you've never worked with us before, there are many ways to get assistance from the librarians. Monday-Friday we work on-call in the building and will come to you! Just ask at any of the iDesks or the Circulation desk and the

Please join us at the Seattle University Film Festival (SUFF) Friday, May 3rd at 7 PM in Piggot Auditorium. The Seattle University Film Festival is committed to developing a culture of thoughtful film-making and film appreciation in the Seattle University community. SUFF 2013 will feature student films from across campus, t-shirts, prizes and special guests! Don't miss the fun.

 The “Notable” collection located on the Library 3rd floor is highlighting National Poetry Month with selected poetry books from the current collection.  During April, the focus is on the favorite poets of Fr. Steve Sundborg SJ, President of Seattle University, an avid reader of poetry for spiritual and personal reflection. Check out some of the 122 poetry books selected for the library collection in 2012 by Fr. Steve and Sam Green, Washington State poet laureate (2007-2009). We urge you to keep watching the “New & Notable” display shelves during Spring Quarter as we highlight other poetry genres as well. Want to read, write or research poetry?  Find more on our poetry library research guide!

Extra Spaces Open for Finals  Finals are coming!  Do you need space to study?  Lemieux Library will be opening additional study rooms beginning this weekend through the end of finals. From Saturday, Mar. 16 through Friday, Mar. 22 , Room 122 (Boeing Room), Room 366 , and Room 369 will be available

It's near the end of a long winter quarter, and we could all use a good laugh. How about some library-related humor? The Confusing Library and Shouting in the Library videos made us smile. And for the Easter season, check out Peep Research: A Study of small fluffy creatures and library usage. Enjoy!Peep Research: A Study of small fluffy creatures and library usage

In the second half of the quarter, librarians increase our services hours by being available earlier in the morning.  From now until the end of the quarter our Research Services hours are: 9:30-6, Monday Thursday 9:30-4, Friday In addition to these drop-in hours there are many ways to work with us and there is always 24/7 support through our Virtual Reference service. More information on the "Get Research Help" page of the library's website.  

    The fifth annual Search for Meaning Book Festival will take place Saturday, March 9. Hosted by the School of Theology and Ministry, the festival features more than 40 authors surrounding the human search for meaning on issues of spirituality, faith, social justice—a life lived with and for others. This year’s keynote speakers are Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon, who will be interviewed live on stage by National Book Award winner Sherman Alexie, and internationally renowned writer and scholar Reza Aslan. General session authors include Egyptian poet Maged Zaher, social change writer Leticia Nieto and sustainable food writer Becky Selengut.   Free tickets are required, and are available now at Search for Meaning. Live artists and musicians expressing their search for meaning and interactive art areas will also be featured. All authors are available for book signings. Elliott Bay Book Company and Seattle University Bookstore will provide books for purchase. For more information, contact Hannah Crivello at crivellh@seattleu.edu.