Ahh, that new book smell! If that’s what you’ve been looking forward to all summer, wait no longer: we have new books in the Browsing Collection AND the Smith Collection. Stop by the library to check out Stacey Abrams’ new novel While Justice Sleeps (which we have two copies of, by the way) or any of these other new and award-winning titles!
Happy birthday to all the Scotties celebrating in July!
Ernest Hemingway was born on this day in 1899. Don’t feel like reading Hemingway? Check out a list of books written by his ex-wife Martha Gellhorn below!
The Trouble I’ve Seen – Martha Gellhorn
The Weather in Africa – Martha Gellhorn
Learn more about Martha Gellhorn and her life as a war correspondent through Peter Williams’ documentary Martha Gellhorn: On the Record.
Summer’s not over yet, but we are getting ready for the Fall Semester, and that means our Newsletter is back! Check out past issues of The Study Hall on the blog and if you haven’t yet, subscribe here to receive the email version of the newsletter and feel free to share your thoughts with us.
Summer is a great time to read or watch movies in your spare time, and we want to know: What’s your favorite movie or book quote?
See a few notable movie and book quotes that we like below.
If you’re a bird, I’m a bird.
The Notebook
One does not simply walk into Mordor
Lord of the Rings
What are men to rocks and mountains?
Pride and Prejudice
Need something new to read before the end of the summer? Come to McCain and check out our New Materials! This collection is located in the Main Reading Room right next to the Smith Collection, and not far from the Browsing Books. There are plenty of books for everyone, so come by and browse, or place a hold in WorldCat!
McCain Library is adjusting its services to facilitate our collaboration with the film crew on campus this week.
Please note:
Please email library@agnesscott.edu or phone 404.471.6094 for more information. Note that these plans are subject to change. The library home page will post the most current directives from EMS liaisons, as will our social media accounts.
Happy July! As campus will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of the July 4th Holiday, McCain Library will be closed. Have a safe and happy holiday! We will resume services at 8:00 AM on July 6th. Please check the Library Hours for exceptions or upcoming changes.
Have you heard of the award-winning graphic novel series March, written by civil rights activist and U.S. House of Representatives leader John Lewis? March is an autobiographical account of the Civil Rights Movement and covers large moments like the Nashville Student Movement, lunch counter sit-ins, the Freedom Riders, and the March on Washington, as well as a behind-the-scenes glimpse of life as an activist and all of the work that went into the Movement.
This series has won awards for its phenomenal artwork and storytelling and is considered a must-read for universities and schools across the country. Place a hold in WorldCat and check out these books today!
Need to charge your phone? You can always borrow a charger from us, but if you’re going to be in the library studying for a while, you can charge your phone in the new Cell Phone Charging Station! This charging tower is located in the Main Reading Room near the Browsing Section, next to the guest computer stations. There are 8 charging slots in the tower, and by following the directions on the screen, you can safely and securely leave your device to charge while you study or browse the collection. Thanks to SGA and Director of Student Involvement LeAnna Rensi Casey for providing this new station in McCain Library!
Happy June birthdays! Today, June 22nd, is the birthday of author Octavia Butler! See a list of available works below written by Octavia Butler.
