Library Resources: A Quick Guide to Libby

Do you struggle to renew your library books on time? Are you someone who prefers to read on their Kindle rather than hold a physical copy? If this sounds like you, then continue reading, because this post will help you out!  Libby is a free app powered by OverDrive that allows users to borrow and…Continue Reading Library Resources: A Quick Guide to Libby

Library Resources: A Quick Guide to Citation Managers

Have you ever been assigned to write an annotated bibliography, and you feel as though you’re drowning in news articles and links? Or you started working on a paper that’s required to have APA style in-text citations, and you don’t even know where to start? If this sounds like you, then continue reading, because this…Continue Reading Library Resources: A Quick Guide to Citation Managers

Picture the Past: Identifying a Historical Photo and the Process of University Archiving

The university archives are somewhat intimidating when you first see them: A scattering of papers, artifacts, folders, and shelves behind a set of locked doors in the basement of the Blough-Weis library. But the truth is, the archives are full of fascinating—sometimes even funny!—collections of items dating back to SU’s founding in 1898.   To learn…Continue Reading Picture the Past: Identifying a Historical Photo and the Process of University Archiving

Native American Books at the Library: Meg Garnett on Updating the Collection

Recently, the library has updated its collection of Native American books. The head of this project is Meg Garnett, Special Collections Librarian, whose departmental specialties include history.   The project started because in looking over the collections, Meg noticed that many of the Native American books seemed outdated or old. SLAC—the Student Library Advisory Committee—had…Continue Reading Native American Books at the Library: Meg Garnett on Updating the Collection

Complimentary Access to The Wall Street Journal Site

The Blough-Weis Library has implemented a new way for students, especially those in the Sigmund Weis School of Business, to get up-to-date news on all the happenings within the business sphere. Now, with your Susquehanna University email address, you can sign up for free access to The Wall Street Journal. Signing up is quick and…Continue Reading Complimentary Access to The Wall Street Journal Site

Flipster: A World of Magazines

The Blough-Weis Library understands that students are living on tight budgets, so they strive to offer students a plethora of free resources for both education and enjoyment. One of these services is Flipster, which offers students instant access to a list of popular magazines. Students can either access these titles from their web browser or…Continue Reading Flipster: A World of Magazines

13 Works by Black Authors You Should Be Reading

Many of the greatest stories in literature are from authors who have expertly showcased the triumphs and struggles of the Black community in our country and the world. We’ve gathered some of the must-reads in the Library’s collection to add to your reading list. Book synopses are pulled from publisher’s websites. We Should All Be…Continue Reading 13 Works by Black Authors You Should Be Reading

Recent Changes to Kanopy Streaming Service

In December 2019, Blough-Weis Library moved to a mediated access model for streaming films through Kanopy. This new model will still allow members of the Susquehanna community to browse the entire Kanopy collection but will now require a request to be submitted before a film is viewable. This will give the library an opportunity to review all purchase requests before they happen.  Why did we make this change? Kanopy’s…Continue Reading Recent Changes to Kanopy Streaming Service