Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries and University Museums

Attention Blue Jays- don't forget that starting December 24th, the MSE Library Annex, Brody Learning Commons, Hutzler Reading Room, Hodson Hall, and George Peabody Library will have adjusted hours for winter break!⁠ ⁠ From December 24th through January 1st the MSE Library Annex, Brody Learning Commons, Hutzler Reading Room, and Hodson Hall will be CLOSED. On January 2nd, these buildings will switch to our intersession hours. The George Peabody Library will be closed tomorrow, December 20th through January 4th, and will revert to normal hours on January 5th. ⁠ We hope you have a restful and rejuvenating holiday season! ❄️

We are thrilled to be announce that Lecturer in the University Writing Program at Johns Hopkins University Dr. Laura Hartmann-Villalta and our own Librarian for English, Philosophy, Writing Seminars, and Special Collections Student Engagement have been designated the winner of the MLA-EBSCO Collaboration for Information Literacy Prize for their course entitled “Reintroduction to Writing: Sheridan Libraries Collaboration”. Targeting coursework developed in collaboration between department faculty members and academic librarians in literature, language, or related disciplines, this award recognizes successful integration of the disciplinary objectives of the course with learning objectives in information literacy. Learn more about this award and Dr. Hartmann and Herr's work at bit.ly/3DnYnIW!

Showcasing some of the most interesting, beautiful, and rare items recently purchased to support Hopkins research and teaching, our Adopt a Book program allows you to adopt selected items by underwriting their costs. Your adoption helps library staff acquire more research collections, preserve treasures for future generations, and make rare materials available around the world through digitization.⁠ ⁠ From Billie Holiday sheet music and rare ephemera, to Pearl Bailey's personal photos and Sarah Vaughn's handwritten Gershwin lyrics, Eleanor and Lester Levy Family Curator of Sheet Music and Popular Culture Sam Bessen has assembled a diverse mix of giftable Adopt-a-Book items for all the music and culture lovers on your list! ⁠ Items may be adopted as a unique gift to commemorate an occasion, celebrate a milestone, or honor an achievement. In addition to a tax deduction, you will receive recognition in the online library catalog and the opportunity to download a printable adoption certificate. Be sure to check back often to see new selections available for adoption.⁠ ⁠ Visit bit.ly/jhuadoptabook and donate now- your gift will provide immediate support for the acquisition of rare materials at the Sheridan Libraries!

For nearly 150 years, Johns Hopkins has been fueled by the spirit of discovery. Discover Hopkins is a fun and interactive way to use your discovery skills in this Hopkins-themed seek-and-find illustration! https://thankyou.jhu.edu/ As the year comes to an end, we’re grateful for our faculty and staff, our students and alumni, and our friends and supporters all around the world who make our Hopkins community remarkable.

The holidays are almost here! Looking for a worry-free way to give this season? With Adopt a Book, there’s no stress about shipping times, orders getting lost or being delivered to the wrong house! Find a book to adopt today at bit.ly/jhuadoptabook!

Calling all Blue Jays! Trying to scope a spot for studying during exams, but not sure there's enough room available?⁠ ⁠ Get real time occupancy data of the Brody Learning Commons and MSE Library Annex at library.jhu.edu!

The Winston Tabb Special Collections Research Center is pleased to announce that Savannah G.M. Wood has been awarded a $25,000 public humanities fellowship for 2024-25! The program, which was launched in 2022, supports Baltimore-based organizers, artists, cultural workers, and knowledge-creators as they research with and creatively interpret the university’s Special Collections and Archives. Wood is an artist and writer with deep roots in Baltimore and Los Angeles. As executive director of Afro Charities, she works to increase access to the archives of the AFRO American Newspapers, the oldest family-owned African American newspaper in the United States. Learn more about Wood's plans for her fellowship at bit.ly/41u0JA3.

Showcasing some of the most interesting, beautiful, and rare items recently purchased to support Hopkins research and teaching, our Adopt a Book program allows you to adopt selected items by underwriting their costs. Your adoption helps library staff acquire more research collections, preserve treasures for future generations, and make rare materials available around the world through digitization.⁠ ⁠ From ceramics and speeches championing women's suffrage, to a short-lived "psychedelic happening" board game, our Librarian for English, Philosophy, Writing Seminars, and Special Collections Student Engagement Heidi Herr has assembled a diverse mix of giftable Adopt-a-Book items for the inspiring activists and curiosity-seekers on your list! ⁠ Items may be adopted as a unique gift to commemorate an occasion, celebrate a milestone, or honor an achievement. In addition to a tax deduction, you will receive recognition in the online library catalog and the opportunity to download a printable adoption certificate. Be sure to check back often to see new selections available for adoption.⁠ Visit bit.ly/jhuadoptabook and donate now- your gift will provide immediate support for the acquisition of rare materials at the Sheridan Libraries!

Blue Jays, in response to your feedback about study space needs during Reading Days and finals, we are increasing the number of study areas and extending the hours of existing ones! These locations will remain accessible through the end of the exam period and will add approximately 2,000 extra seats to campus study spaces. Many of these study spots will be outfitted with additional furniture, hardware, and other resources to help support and enhance your study experience! You can find a list of study spaces at https://lnkd.in/eBM95m3g. Best of luck with your finals! 📚

Showcasing some of the most interesting, beautiful, and rare items recently purchased to support Hopkins research and teaching, our Adopt a Book program allows you to adopt selected items by underwriting their costs. Your adoption helps library staff acquire more research collections, preserve treasures for future generations, and make rare materials available around the world through digitization. From a rare 1546 French edition of Cupid and Psyche, to Israeli Mickey Mouse comics, Chicano poetry, and contemporary Hebrew manuscript illuminations, our Librarian for Classics, Comparative Thought and Literature, Jewish Studies, and Modern Languages and Literatures Mack Zalin has assembled a diverse mix of giftable Adopt-a-Books for just about everyone on your list! Items may be adopted as a unique gift to commemorate an occasion, celebrate a milestone, or honor an achievement. In addition to a tax deduction, you will receive recognition in the online library catalog and the opportunity to download a printable adoption certificate. Be sure to check back often to see new selections available for adoption. Visit bit.ly/jhuadoptabook and donate now- your gift will provide immediate support for the acquisition of rare materials at the Sheridan Libraries!