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Winter Break Hours

Butler Library — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:54:22 +0000

Christmas through the New Year:
Fri, 12/23: CLOSED
Sat, 12/24: CLOSED
Sun, 12/25: CLOSED
Mon, 12/26: CLOSED
Tues, 12/27: 8 am – 5 pm
Wed, 12/28: 8 am – 5 pm
Thur, 12/29: 8 am – 5 pm
Fri, 12/30: CLOSED
Sat, 12/31: 10 am – 3 pm
Sun, 1/1: CLOSED

Winter Break Hours (except where noted above):
Mon through Thur: 8 am – 8 pm
Fri: 8 am – 5 pm
Sat: 10 am – 3 pm
Sun: 1 pm – 5 pm

Finals Week Hours

Butler Library — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:12:15 +0000

Finals are upon us. Come be studious late into the night:

Sunday: 2p.m.–2 a.m.
Monday: 8a.m.–2 a.m.
Tuesday: 8a.m.–2 a.m.
Wednesday: 8a.m.–2 a.m.
Thursday: 8a.m.–2 a.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Thanksgiving Break Hours & Writing Center Hours

Butler Library — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:25:53 +0000

Thanksgiving is around the corner, so that means a break! Here are our hours for the Thanksgiving break:

Monday: 8am-12am
Tuesday: 8am-12am
Wednesday: 8am-5pm
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday: 2pm-12am

The Writing Center also has some holiday and J-Term hours.

Thanksgiving Break:

Thursday, November 24 – Sunday, November 27: CLOSED
Monday, November 28 through Friday, December 9: REGULAR HOURS

Finals Week:

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – noon and 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

J-Term:

It will be closed from Saturday, December 10 through January 8, 2012.
It will have limited afternoon hours January 9 – 19, 2012.
Regular hours resume on Monday, January 23, 2012.

Fright Night walks among us!

Butler Library — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:53:29 +0000

Just a reminder about this weekend: Fright Night is happening this Sunday. Get ready for an extra spooky time with great movies, activities, and snacks.

5:30: Scavenger Hunt

6:30: Clue (1985)

9:00: The Shining (1980)

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5 Baseball Fiction Books

Butler Library — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:56:18 +0000

The Cardinals astonishing run in the playoffs has given St. Louis baseball fever! Here are some fantastic baseball reads to enjoy as a pre-game warmup. Go Cards!

Summerland by Michael Chabon

The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach

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The Natural by Bernard Malamud

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Here Things Invisible to See: A Novel by Nancy Willard

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Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella

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5 Books of Fiction Set in a World of Academia

Butler Library — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:25:50 +0000

This list was compiled by our very own head librarian, Lisa! All the titles here are listed with their call numbers because they are a part of our collection. Come on by and pick one up.

Disgrace by J.M Coatzee
PR 9369.3 .C58 D5 2008

After being fired due to an affair with a student, David Lurie, a white, middle-aged professor at a South African University retreats to his daughter’s remote farm. When they are attacked at her home, they struggle to understand the attack and the post-apartheid South African culture.

The Human Stain by Philip Roth
PS 3568 .0855 H8 2000

Coleman Silk, 71-year-old professor, losses his job after making a perceived racial slur. After losing his wife and friends, he begins an affair with a 34-year-old illiterate housekeeper at the college. The icing on the cake is that he has a surprising secret that has caused him to live a lie his whole life.

The Secret History by Donna Tartt
PS 3570 .A657 S4 2004

Shortly after arriving in Hampden College in New England, Richard Papen is captivated by five elite students. Papen discovers a deathly secret that binds the students together in this fast-paced thriller.

On Beauty by Zadie Smith
PR6069.M59 O5 2006b

Howard Besley, an Englishman, teaches at a college in New England, yet his 30-year marriage is on-the-rocks. His three teenage children, with passions, ideals, and commitments of their own guide Howard and his wife into a different culture as they begin a friendship with the Kips, Trinidadian right-wings.

White Noise by Don Delillo
PS 3554. E4425 W48 1999

Winner of the National Book Award, White Noise tells the story of Jack Gladney (a professor of Hitler studies at a small college), his fourth wife and four children. When an industrial accident unleashes an “airborne toxic event,” a lethal black chemical cloud floats over their lives. Compared to the “white noise” of radio, sirens, appliances, and TV, the menacing cloud is more urgent and visible.

5 Graphic Novels Off Our Shelf

Butler Library — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:38:37 +0000

As some of you may have seen, we have set up part of our graphic novel display in the Cardy Reading Room. Most people are new to the realm of graphic novels, so the Butler Library staff decided to compile a list of our favorite titles in our ever growing collection of graphic novels. These books are what we recommend to our patrons to ease their way into the world of comics. We are very excited about all of the new books that have been added to our collection, and we hope this list gets you excited as well.

Watchmen by Alan Moore
Alan Moore’s “Watchmen” has been considered one of the best graphic novels ever written. It changed the way people read comic books. This series served as a look into what it really means to be a super hero. This is a must read for anyone that has an interest in comics.

Mercury by Hope Larson
“Mercury” is coming of age story for two girls in Nova Scotia, one in 2009 and one in 1859. Though aimed at a younger audience, Hope Laron gives us a beautiful story and beautiful art that all ages can enjoy.

300 by Frank Miller
Frank Miller is a heavy hitter in the comic world if there is one. Having written some for Daredevil, some for Batman, and his notorious Sin City series, “300″ is fits in well. It tells the story of 300 Spartan soldiers defending their city from the invading Persians. Being very similar to it’s 2006 film adaption, this is recommending for any and all action fans.

Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
“Persepolis” is a great example of how graphic novels are a great medium for story telling. This autobiographical tale by Satrapi shows how it is to grow up in a fast paced world that we all know all to well. Going beyond just a coming to age story, “Persepolis” touches every moment of Marjane’s life.

Heavy Liquid by Paul Pope
This psychedelic science fiction thriller by Paul Pope is a crazy ride. Pope gives us a story of ex-Federal Agent S and the mysterious heavy liquid, all set in New York 2075 . “Heave Liquid” is a must read for it’s wild, cyberpunky story as well as it’s incredible art.

MOBIUS, Banned Books, and Graphic Novels

Butler Library — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:24:15 +0000

Some cool stuff has been going on around Butler Library lately. First off, Lisa the Librarian negotiated with the MOBIUS Consortium Office to raise the limit of MOBIUS books undergraduate students can have on their account. Undergraduate student’s limit on how many books they can have on their account has gone from 10 to 20. Hurray for research!

#2: Banned book week is sneaking up even faster. It is all of next week so be sure to keep an eye out around the library for some cool stuff about banned books! Some of us will be dress for the occasion.

Thirdly is about our brand spanking new graphic novel display we have right now. It’s not in total full swing yet, but we can’t keep it a secret any longer. Come check out some great comics and graphic novel titles in the Cardy Reading Room. I compiled a list of all the books we currently have on display. We will be adding to the shelves every so often, so check back here for updated lists. Stop by Butler Library, grab some comics, and drink some coffee!

Click Here For The List of Graphic Novels

Butler Library Book Club: 2011-2012

Butler Library — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:52:20 +0000

We are excited to announce our inaugural series of the newly formed Butler Library Book Club! The club will be meeting once a month from 12:00 to 12:45pm in Group Study Room 3 in the library to discuss the month’s book. The dates and titles are laid out below!

If you want to sign up, please email Lisa Young at lyoung@lindenwood.edu

September 23^rd: The Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy & Truth and Beauty by Ann Pachett
Click here to request The Autobiography of a Face through MOBIUS Click here to request Truth and Beauty through MOBIUS

October 21^st: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

November 18^th: Extremely Loud & Incredibly by Jonathan Safran Foer

January 27^th: Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell

Feruary 24^th: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

March 16^th: The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell

April 27^th: Alan’s War by Emmanuel Guilbert

Click here to see full flier:

BookClubFlyer

5 Science Fiction Novels For People Who Do Not Like Science Fiction

Butler Library — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:02:31 +0000

The genre of Science Fiction here at Margaret Leggat Butler Library is quite popular. That being said, we understand how difficult it is for some readers to really get into it. The staff at Butler Library compiled a quick list of accessible Science Fiction novels for those timid readers too fearful to jump into the world of Sci-Fi .

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Winter Break Hours

Finals Week Hours

Finals are upon us. Come be studious late into the night:

Sunday: 2p.m.–2 a.m. Monday: 8a.m.–2 a.m. Tuesday: 8a.m.–2 a.m. Wednesday: 8a.m.–2 a.m. Thursday: 8a.m.–2 a.m. Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Thanksgiving Break Hours & Writing Center Hours

Fright Night walks among us!

5 Baseball Fiction Books

5 Books of Fiction Set in a World of Academia

Disgrace by J.M Coatzee PR 9369.3 .C58 D5 2008

The Human Stain by Philip Roth PS 3568 .0855 H8 2000

The Secret History by Donna Tartt PS 3570 .A657 S4 2004

On Beauty by Zadie Smith PR6069.M59 O5 2006b

White Noise by Don Delillo PS 3554. E4425 W48 1999

5 Graphic Novels Off Our Shelf

MOBIUS, Banned Books, and Graphic Novels

Butler Library Book Club: 2011-2012

5 Science Fiction Novels For People Who Do Not Like Science Fiction

‘Manhattan Transfer’ by John E. Stith

‘A Wrinkle In Time’ by Madeleine L ‘Engle

‘Epic’ by Conor Kostick

‘Good Omens’ by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman

‘The Foundation Trilogy’ by Isaac Asimov

Sunday: 2p.m.–2 a.m.
Monday: 8a.m.–2 a.m.
Tuesday: 8a.m.–2 a.m.
Wednesday: 8a.m.–2 a.m.
Thursday: 8a.m.–2 a.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Disgrace by J.M Coatzee
PR 9369.3 .C58 D5 2008

The Human Stain by Philip Roth
PS 3568 .0855 H8 2000

The Secret History by Donna Tartt
PS 3570 .A657 S4 2004

On Beauty by Zadie Smith
PR6069.M59 O5 2006b

White Noise by Don Delillo
PS 3554. E4425 W48 1999