On view March 5 through May 19, Burling Library 1st floor and basement. A dozen volumes printed between 1561 and 1776 illuminate various aspects of the Scientific Revolution, including developments in mathematics, astronomy, politics, and theory of knowledge. This exhibition coincides with the Department of Theatre and Dance's production of Bertolt Brecht's Galileo, March 6, 7, and 8.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Galileo's New Sciences: Origins and Aftermath: An Exhibition of Books from the Grinnell College Libraries' Special Collections
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Preview the New Grinnell College Libraries' Homepage
The Grinnell College Libraries will soon launch a re-designed homepage. You can get a sneak peek by clicking the “Preview the new homepage” link at the top of the page. Please take a look and let us know what you think! To return to the original page, click on the text "Grinnell College Libraries" on the black header.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
JSTOR's 19th Century British Pamphlets Trial Database Available
JSTOR is making its new collection of 19th century British pamphlets available without charge until June 30, 2009. These pamphlets, selected from the collections of seven research libraries in the UK, focus on the social, political, and economic issues of the time. Topics are wide-ranging and reflect the worldwide focus of Britain's vast Empire.
Pricing for this collection has not been released and there is no guarantee that access to these collections can be continued.
A more complete description of the collection is available from JSTOR http://www.jstor.org/page/info/participate/other/britishPamphlets.jsp
Search the collection now
http://www.jstor.org/action/collectionInfoPage?selectCollection=britpam
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