News
From The Library Director…
While the SJU Library has been supporting teaching and learning with a breadth of online databases, ebooks, and tools for many years, the current closure of the physical library has prompted vendors and publishers to provide special, limited-term access to content, such as textbooks (Pearson), public health research (Springer and JSTOR), Bloomberg Market Concepts, and more.
Details about this access as well as research support and library services can be found in our guide: Remote Support and Access for SJU Library Users. We are ready to assist you via chat and email.
We hope you and your families stay well and we look forward to seeing you when campus reopens.
The Fall 2019 Issue of Library Lines is now available!
The Fall issue of Library Lines is now available!
In this issue we talk about:
- New Library Strategic plan
- Open Educational Resources
- A recently discovered time capsule from Old Saint Joseph’s, dating from 1870
- Five Ways to Connect Your Students to the Library
- Spotlight on Video (including streaming video), Music, and Audiobooks at the Library
- Copyright and Digital Reserves
It’s International Podcast Day – Do You Have a Favorite?
To commemorate International Podcast Day, we bring you a new list of podcasts recommended by library staff, friends and family for your listening pleasure! Among them are those that are indulgent, provocative, intriguing, humorous and inspiring.
Several ways of listening, choose the way that best suits your lifestyle. Let us know what you think — did one of these impress you? Do you have one or two you would like to share with us?
The True Philadelphia Podcast with Matt O’Donnell
Library Lines Spring ’19
Spring Break and 
springtime around the corner — seems a good time to share with you the spring 2019 edition of Library Lines.
Inside you’ll find:
- an interview with Jenifer Baldwin, our new Associate Director for Public Services
- news about new electronic resources
- the Director’s note
Along with these, there are additional noteworthy articles you may find valuable in your work. Take a look!
For more information, contact us.
Changes to Printing Procedures
During the Winter Break, the University introduced a new print management system. There will be a few initial changes outlined in the IT Department’s Knowledge Base.
All returning students and new students must swipe their HawkCards at a printer before printing for the first time this semester. Simply typing in your credentials may result in printing problems, so remember to SWIPE not TYPE.
If you run into any problems, let us know!
New All-Gender Restroom in Library
Post Learning Commons and Drexel Library
January 2019
New All-Gender Restroom in Library
The Post Learning Commons and Drexel Library is pleased to announce the availability of an All-Gender restroom beginning January 14, 2019. Anyone can use this restroom regardless of gender identity or expression. The new restroom is located on the first floor of the Library building, replacing a women’s restroom. Single-gender restrooms are located throughout the Drexel Library and the Post Learning Commons.
The Post Learning Commons and Drexel Library strives to create an environment that is respectful, safe, and conducive to study.
For more information, please contact Anne Krakow, Library Director, akrakow@sju.edu
One Book, One Philadelphia — SJU Library Can Help You Participate
Recently, the Free Library of Philadelphia announced it’s “One Book, One Philadelphia” selection for 2019: Sing, Unburied, Sing: A Novel by Jesmyn Ward.
Besides Sing, Unburied, Sing, the library has books from previous years. Some are featured below:
- The curious incident of the dog in the night-time
- The yellow birds : a novel
- Cold mountain
- Orphan train
- The price of a child
- The color of water
- The things they carried
- The soloist
Check one out and let us know what you think!
– Cynthia Slater and Marian Courtney
Happiness is a Cup of Coffee and a Good Book!
The buzz about the new student-run Saxbys in Campion is hard to miss — between the article in The Hawk as well as the one in Philadelphia magazine, it is an exciting opportunity and we wish them success in their venture.
The Library has books (and e-books!) on all things coffee. Check them out!
Uncommon Grounds: the History of Coffee and How it Transformed Our World
The World Atlas of Coffee: From Beans to Brewing -Coffees Explored, Explained and Enjoyed
Coffee: A Comprehensive Guide to the Bean, the Beverage, and the Industry
Brewing Justice: Fair Trade Coffee, Sustainability, and Survival
Caffeinated: How Our Daily Habit Helps, Hurts, and Hooks Us
– Cynthia Slater and Marian Courtney
“First Man” Opens This Weekend
You’ve seen the movie “First Man“ and the idea of space exploration captures your imagination. SJU Library can help fill the void!
We have books (and e-books!) on the Apollo project and the race to the moon.
With Fall Break on the horizon, take a look at these offerings and “explore!”
No Requiem for the Space Age: The Apollo Moon Landings and American Culture
Fallen Astronauts: Heroes Who Died Reaching for the Moon
Moon Landing: A Chronology of the Apollo Missions
Moonshots and Snapshots of Project Apollo: A Rare Photographic History
The Race: The Uncensored Story of How America Beat Russia to the Moon
– Cynthia Slater and Marian Courtney
Library Lines Fall 2018
Library Lines highlights include:
Fall Events; Grants received to support the University Archives and Special Collections; New Electronic Resources; Interview with Tom Kaeo, Director of the Office of Research Services (now located in Suite 160 Drexel Library).
Take a few moments and read about the happenings at your university library!