Blog archives for November, 2010


Archive for November, 2010

Nov 30 2010

Post-1923 library collection

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Carlton Library Reading Room circa 1925-1929

Ever wonder what happened to the library collection after the “Old Main” Administration Building on Elon’s campus was destroyed by fire in January 1923? Belk Library has the answer! The 1923 fire destroyed the Administration Building which housed the library, as well as classrooms, administrative and faculty offices, the chapel, the museum, literary society halls, and dorm rooms. The President of Elon at the time, William A. Harper, reached out to the Elon community and asked them to donate any college publications and other materials that would help rebuild what was lost in the fire.

Those “other materials” included many books that became a new Elon College Library collection. After spending many years in storage, some of these books are now on display on the first floor of Belk Library. The books are on a variety of subjects, such as mathematics, theology, science and grammar and may not be checked out.

Nov 29 2010

End of semester and exam hours at Belk Library

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Here are Belk Library’s hours for the end of classes and exams:

Please note that beginning Monday, November 29 to Monday, December 13, the library will reserve all computers for students use only beginning at 3:00 every afternoon.

Monday, November 29 to Thursday, December 2, library services will be open regular hours, 7:30 am to 1:00 am, with 24 hour access for Elon students.  The library will close to the public at 9 pm each night.

Friday, December 3, the library will be open 7:30 am to midnight.  The library will close to the public at 5 pm.

Saturday, December 4, the library will be open 9 am to midnight.  The library will close to the public at 5 pm.

Sunday, December 5, library services will be open 10 am to 1:00 am, with 24 hour access for Elon students.  The library will close to the public at 9 pm.

Monday, December 6, to Monday, December 13, library services will be open 7:30 am to 1:00 am each day, with 24 hour access for Elon students (the library will close to the public at 9 pm each night Dec. 6 to Dec. 9, and at 5 pm on Friday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Dec. 11.  The library will also close to the public at 9 pm on Sunday, Dec. 12 and Monday, Dec. 13)

Tuesday, December 14, Belk Library will begin holiday break hours.  Break hours will be:

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Nov 29 2010

Multifaith at Belk

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Belk Library is celebrating multifaith this holiday season!

We have a wide ranging display of items from Belk Library’s collection, that are available to be checked out, about many different religions.  To the right of our display is a Hanukkah art collection graciously on loan from Nancy Luberoff, the Hillel campus director.  Our Christmas tree and wreath are decorated and all lit up!

Happy Holidays from Belk!!!

Nov 16 2010

Belk Library Thanksgiving Hours

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Here are the library’s hours for the Thanksgiving holiday break:

Tuesday, November 23, the library will be open 7:30 am to 8:00 pm, with no overnight hours for Elon students.

Wednesday, November 24, the library will be open 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Belk Library will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 25 to Saturday, November. 27.

On Sunday, November 28, the library will open at noon, and we will resume our regular schedule.  Library services will be open noon until 1:00 am, and the library will close to the public at 9 pm.  Overnight hours for Elon students will also resume.

Nov 15 2010

International Education Week – Mexico

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Belk Library is taking part in International Education Week at Elon!

The focus this year is Mexico and all week you can stop by Belk to see our display of books and DVDs about the culture of this country.

Take a look at the full schedule of events:  International Education Week at Elon

Nov 10 2010

Pendulum article on Dwight Davis

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Belk’s night time manager Dwight Davis has a profile in this week’s Pendulum. Check it out!

Nov 08 2010

National French Week

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Belk Library is helping Elon celebrate National French Week by displaying items from our French collection.  Stop by to learn more about the language and the country!

National French Week
French@Elon

Nov 05 2010

New Podcast: an interview with Dr. Jean Rohr

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Randall Bowman speaks with Dr. Jean Rohr, Assistant Professor of Education at Elon University, about the importance of diversity in literature for children and young adults. Dr. Rohr also discusses her play, Valued Voices.  Find the podcast at: http://belklibrarypodcast.blogspot.com/