Monday, June 29, 2009
Introducing Katie
Bird’s Eye View – Musselman Library
I’m taking a few minutes to play with software. It’s pretty easy to use Windows Live Writer to insert maps into blog posts. Here’s Musselman Library from above. This shot must have been taken in a dryer time – our grass today is much greener than what you see here.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Discover Other Worlds in Musselman Library

On the Main Floor you will find:
- Life in Miniature: Wood Carvings from Brienz – Wood carvings depicting daily life in nineteenth century Switzerland from the collection of Reverend Frederick S. Weiser, Class of 1957.
- Literature of the Telescope – Browse 400 years of books about the telescope, and check out a replica of Galileo’s first modern telescope, all from the collection of Professor Larry Marschall.
- 11 Days in Asia – Photographs of Gettysburg College Students from China, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, India, and the Philippines.
- Images of Italy – A photography exhibit by Professor Dan DeNicola, party of the Library’s “Hidden Talents” series highlighting the artistic talents of the Gettysburg College community. Located in the Browsing Room.
- Buddhism in the Modern World: Quest for Social and Religious Identity in Southwest China – Photographs by Professor Deborah Sommer. Located in the Apse.

In the Main Stairwell you will find:
- Rediscovering My Country – Images of Kathmandu by Anukul Gurung, Class of 2009, documenting the dramatic rise in poverty and homelessness in his native Nepal.
In Special Collections you will find:
- Mapping Other Worlds – Selections from the Stuckenberg Map Collection.
For those who are not able to visit campus, please check out the web versions of these exhibits available on the Library’s website. Enjoy!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Summertime Reference
If you would like to consult with a librarian, feel free to contact us using the Ask a Reference Librarian web form - one of us will respond to you during business hours. If you need help after hours, try using the Ask Here PA 24/7 reference service - friendly librarians from other colleges and universities are standing by ready to help.
If you're in town, Musselman Library is generally open 8:00-4:30 on weekdays during the summer. Ask for a reference librarian at the main desk, or visit us in suite 102 on the main floor - someone is bound to be around on most days. The Library is open additional hours for special occasions (like Alumni Weekend) - check the official calendar to find out if we're open on weekends.
Have a great summer. We'll see you again when classes resume on August 31, 2009!
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
You’ve gotta read this summer!
Finals aren’t over yet, but the library staff know that you’re dreaming about the summer. Many of you will be busy during the break with jobs, internships, travel, and catching up with friends and family. However, that doesn’t mean you should give up books! You wouldn’t want your mind to turn to mush, right? 
Books and films have been selected by faculty, staff, and your fellow students, so you know they’ve got to be good.

Thursday, April 30, 2009
Finals Hours and Study Break
Can't wait till May 5th to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Come to the library on the 4th for a Cinco de Mayo study break!
When: May 4th 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Where: Library, back patio
*Rain location: Library Media Theater (Room 18)
Take a break from studying and de-stress for a while while enjoying some free ice cream and snacks, playing some games and listening to music! Bring your friends!
Library Finals Week Hours
Friday, May 1st, Close at 11pm
Saturday, May 2nd, Open at 10am and begin 24 hour access
The library won't close again until Saturday, May 9th at 5pm
Sunday, May 10th, Closed
Monday, May 11th, Open 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Research Help - 911!!
Need help with your research during the wee hours of the night? Musselman Library now has access to "Ask Here PA," a state-wide reference service that provides users with access to a librarian 24/7. What does this mean for you? It's simple! If you have a burning research question when the reference desk is not staffed (10:00pm-9:00am), simply connect to Ask Here PA from the "Ask a Librarian" link off the library website and a helpful librarian from somewhere in the region or across the country who is staffing the 24 hour service will be able to help.
Citations, citations, citations! If you need help formatting citations for a paper, check out the Musselman Library "Citation Guide." This guide provides helpful links to several online citation manuals for commonly used styles (MLA, Turabian, APA, etc.). Students also love using SourceAid which builds citations for you. Give it a try!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009

It’s National Library Week!
We will continue our observance of National Library Week with a Cake Break on Thursday, April 16 at 3:00pm. Everyone is invited to take a break, relax and enjoy some cake in the library.
Celebrate National Library Week with your library!
Monday, April 06, 2009
Read/Meet Bill McKibben

The final two events of the Read Green environmental series involve Bill McKibben and his work. Join us for a discussion of Deep Economy, facilitated by Environmental Studies professor Randy Wilson, tonight at 7:00 pm (Penn Hall Lyceum). Then, plan to attend a public talk by Bill McKibben himself next week on Thursday, April 16, 7:30 pm (College Union Building Ballroom). McKibben wrote his book in 1997, and a lot has happened with the U.S. and global economies since then. How does it affect you, and what can you do to help? This is a talk you won't want to miss!

Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Do-it-yourself book check out!
The machine is located in the lobby of the library, right near the Circulation and Reference Desks. It looks like something out of Star Trek—very space age. Check it out! (Excuse the pun.)

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Images of Italy
When DeNicola first traveled to Italy in 2006, he found "a photographer's dream." In both his first trip to Tuscany and Umbria and his second to Venice, the Dolomites, the "Northern Arc," and Lake Como, he "loved the diverse landscapes with marvelous colors and wondrous light."
Colorful and vibrant, the exhibit includes images of water taxis and gondolas, richly painted homes and climbing wisteria, and gorgeous vistas. When asked why he selected these particular photographs, DeNicola explains that these pictures "invite the viewer to enter into the landscape, to become the subject, to stay awhile, to take an Italian sabbatical."
How can one refuse? Come take your sabbatical in the library's main floor browsing room. The exhibit will be on display through the summer.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Make a date with a librarian!
Scheduling an appointment is easy – all you have to do is fill out a form on our website and submit your request (go to http://www.gettysburg.edu/library/services/forms/rpc_request.dot). On the form, tell us about your project and what you have accomplished so far. We will contact you to schedule a meeting at a time that is convenient for you. Usually, we need at least 48 hours advanced noticed. Not that we like keeping you waiting, but we need time to prepare so we can provide you with the best possible service! Depending on the complexity of your research question and your experience, the meeting might last from 15-60 minutes.
Of course, if you’re also welcome to drop by the reference desk, e-mail us, or chat with a librarian using your instant messenger account. We even offer 24/7 help through AskHerePA, a service that allows you to get help from librarians in other parts of the country when we’re not available (yes, even at 2:00 a.m.!)
To learn more about Research Appointments and other ways that you can get help research help, click on the orange Ask a Librarian button on the library homepage.
Read Green - we're just getting started!

Our February 3 discussion of Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle was attended by 75 enthusiastic readers. People yearn to talk about food - the industrial food system, local alternatives, how to grow food, where to acquire it... Audrey Hess, coordinator of the Adams County Local Foods Network, and Elaine Lemmon, founder of Everblossom Farm, facilitated this discussion.- Film screening: The End of Suburbia. Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 pm, Joseph Theater
- Book discussion: Deep Economy by Bill McKibben. Monday, April 6, 7:00 pm, Lyceum (Penn Hall 3rd floor)
- Author visit: Bill McKibben. Thursday, April 16, 7:30 pm, CUB Ballroom.
This series has a lot of momentum, and it's not too late to join the fun. Grab a book and join us to talk about the environment, sustainability, and how it affects us here in Adams County, PA. See you there!
Friday, February 06, 2009
Calling All Future Librarians!
The internship is intended for a recent college graduate (or one who will graduate this spring) interested in pursuing a career in information science, librarianship, or archives and records management. Previous interns have gone on to complete graduate degrees in library and information studies and are now working as information professionals.
The full job description and instructions for applying are available on the Musselman Library Web site at http://www.gettysburg.edu/library/information/general/internships/holley.dot.
Deadline for application is Monday, March 2.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Book cart drill team documentary
Film Studies students Anskar Fosse, ’11, and Patricia Veasey, ’11, created a documentary about Musselman Library’s book cart drill team for their final project in FILM 220. Running time is 15 minutes. Q&A with the directors will follow.
As this is a serious film event, there will be popcorn.
We would love to see you there!



