Happy Spring Break Celts!
Starting on Sunday, March 12, the library will be open for modified hours during spring break. Our hours will be:
For more information on the library’s hours, please visit our website.
We wish you a restful and safe spring break!
Spring Break is almost here, and it is the perfect time to read a new popular book! With several different genres, we have something for everyone to enjoy! Books are on display in the main library lobby and are available for check out with your UST ID.
Fiction
In the mood for a fantastical world, a historical family drama set off the coast of Italy, or the latest in science fiction? We recommend the following books for your next read:
If you are looking for realistic fiction, we also have you covered with several award-winning selections. Be sure to check out:
Poetry
To read or not to read is never a question when it comes to poetry! We have three wonderful new titles, and our librarians especially recommend Some Permanent Things by UST’s own, James Matthew Wilson.
Non-Fiction
Autobiographies and memoirs are a wonderful way to immerse yourself in a new perspective and gain insight into the author’s life. Our new autobiographies/memoirs include life lessons from a former first lady, a heartbreaking and hilarious memoir from a former child actress, and stories of growing up in the British royal family from Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex.
In general non-fiction, we have two amazing reads that include the philosophy behind modern songs, and how science can help you make friends. Be sure to check the following titles out the next time you visit:
Happy Reading!
Whether you are traveling over spring break or just want to study at a nearby coffee shop, please remember to check out Doherty Library’s eBook collection! With eBooks from almost every subject area, we have something for everyone. Check out our favorite eBook databases below and let us know your favorite place to take your research on the go in the comments!
Ebook Central was designed specifically for research and contains eBooks from almost every subject area. Ebook Central also includes tools that make research easy including: virtual bookshelves custom to your research, the ability to highlight passages, and you can even add notes as you read! Get started with Ebook Central here.
Our large collection of EBSCO eBooks offers eBooks on a variety of subjects to support your research needs! Subjects include business and economics, literary criticism, medical research, philosophy, world history, and more to choose from. Get started with EBSCO eBooks here.
Have questions or need more help with accessing eBooks? Chat with a librarian at askus.stthom.edu today!
Happy Researching!
Join us in March for two very exciting faculty presentations at Doherty Library!
Thursday, March 2, at 1 p.m.
Dr. Anthony Joseph, Professor of History & Co-Director of the Master in Liberal Arts Program will present on the following topic:
The Unborn Child in American History & Culture
How have unborn children been viewed over the course of American history? This lecture will attempt to answer that question and will make a case for the historical study of the unborn.
For more information on this event, please click here.
Wednesday, March 8, at 3 p.m.
Dr. Habib Chamoun, Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing, will present on the following topic:
Looking Inward – Key to Building Successful Relations
Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolas explains how the key to dealing or negotiating with others successfully requires first looking inward. That’s because whenever you negotiate with self, you implicitly define yourself. All that you do and say reflects aspects of your nature, your personality, and your character. Use of discernment will be discussed. By first looking inward, we can endeavor to evoke the best in others with whom we deal and encourage quality relationship building.
For more information on this event, please click here.
Sponsored by the Friends of Doherty Library, food and refreshments will be provided. Both presentations will be in the main lobby of the library. We hope to see you there!
On Tuesday, February 21, the University of St. Thomas will host its 5th annual Giving Day –a 24-hour online giving challenge where students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends come together to make an immediate impact on the lives of UST students.
Help the Doherty Library in honoring a mentor or someone you care about by sponsoring a book! When you make a gift of $20 or more; you choose the subject area of the book, receive a certificate and an acknowledgment of the book chosen on your behalf from the library’s collection.
A gift notice will be placed on the inside front cover of each book you sponsor, acknowledging your honoree for as long as your sponsored book is in the Doherty Library Collection. Your thoughtful generosity through a sponsored book will show your support for someone you care about while also showing support for our library and University.
Please consider one or several book sponsorship’s and let those close to you know you care about them!
Visit our giving day website to make a difference today!
Join us this February for two very exciting faculty presentations at Doherty Library!
Thursday, February 16, at 1 p.m.
Dr. Dominic Aquila will speak on his new book, The Church and the Age of Enlightenment.
Abstract:
A typical narrative of the Enlightenment era celebrates the ascendancy of science at the expense of religious commitments. Dr. Aquila’s new book, The Church and the Age of Enlightenment, disrupts this narrative. In his talk, he will highlight the Catholic counter-currents to the Enlightenment drive toward the secularization of society.
For more information on this event, please click here.
Monday, February 20, at 1 p.m.
Dr. David Deavel, Associate Professor of Theology, will present on the following topic:
Catholic Intellectual Tradition
What is the “Catholic Intellectual Tradition”? Is it just whatever Catholic thinkers are doing or does it have a definite meaning? This lecture proposes that it certainly has to do with action but it is not “whatever” Catholics do that is intellectual. To be engaged in this tradition is to work with a set of principles, doctrines, and ways of approaching reality. This set is centered on the doctrine of the Incarnation (that God became Man) that brings forth the sacramental principle (that natural things are vehicles for supernatural) and finally an approach to reality that is reverent and attentive to where God is working.
For more information on this event, please click here.
Sponsored by the Friends of Doherty Library, food and refreshments will be provided. Both presentations will be in the main lobby of the library. We hope to see you there!
As we start a new semester, we want to remind you about all of the different ways the library can help you accomplish your new goals for the year! Check out our recommended reads and resources for popular new year’s goals below:
Always wanted to learn how to garden? Pick up photography? Or maybe you’re like me, and finally want to learn how to cook! Click the links below to start searching for resources to help you dive into your next hobby:
We also have a display of several different books available for check out in the exhibit case by the student computer lab!
Did you know getting more sleep is one of the best things you can do for your health? If your goal is prioritizing your sleep, check out the databases below for articles containing tips and tricks for a better night’s rest:
Beginning genealogy research can be daunting, but we are here to help. The library has several databases that are free to the UST community with just your UST username and password. Start discovering your family tree with the following databases:
2023 is the perfect time to pick up a new skill! Learn a new language for study abroad, how to do your own oil changes for your car, or finally master pivot tables in Excel using the following databases:
What is your new years goals for 2023? Let us know in the comments below & happy researching!
Welcome back to a new semester!
Beginning Tuesday, 01/17, Doherty Library hours are as follows:
Whether in-person or online, your library and librarians are here to help! Online databases offer access to our library’s collection, including books, eBooks, and scholarly articles from academic journals in nearly every field. Almost all online journals and databases are available through the Doherty Library web page. In addition, Celt students, faculty, and staff have off-campus access to many databases and e-journals using their Celt ID login. All these resources can be found on the library’s webpage: stthom.edu/Library-Research.
For more information, talk to your librarian at reference@stthom.edu.
Happy researching!
Winter break and the holidays are finally here! With the busy holiday season coming up, here is a quick update about the library’s hours for the rest of December and the beginning of January 2023.
We are open Wednesday, December 14, through Friday, December 16, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please make sure to return your library books before you leave for the semester! The library will be closed from Saturday, December 17, 2022, through Monday, January 2, 2023, for winter break. After the new year, the library’s winter intersession hours are:
Our regular spring semester hours will begin on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
We wish you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Finals are almost over, and you finally have some free time! If you’re anything like us, the break is a good chance to catch up on your TBR (to-be read) shelf, catch up on a hobby, or pick up a new one – like learning a new language! While we specialize in academic research, we want to remind you about some of our databases that are perfect for winter break and beyond.
If you aren’t sure where to start or what you want to read next, Gale Books & Authors is here to help find your next read. Filled with themed book lists, reviews, read-alikes, and several different ways to browse, you are sure to find something to read over the holidays. This is also a wonderful way to start tackling your new year’s reading resolutions early!
For more information and to get started, go ahead, and start browsing today or check out a short video tutorial!
Want to get a head start on learning a language before your study abroad trip or summer vacation? Look no further than our language-learning database, Pronunciator. Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn over 163 languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more. Get started today by setting up your account here!
Need something new to binge watch over the break? Try out Academic Video Online! Academic Video Online has 70,000+ video materials available to you in subject areas including award wining documentaries and performances. Start streaming today with your UST ID!
Love classical music? Look no further than Naxos Music Library! Naxos Music Library has the world’s largest online classical music library and offers streaming access to more than 700,000 tracks. You can even create your own playlists or check out their themed ones including Music for the Seasons (perfect for Christmas and the Holidays!). Get started with an account here.
What do you plan on doing to relax during winter break? Let us know in the comments below!
It’s almost time for finals week, and your library is here to help! Whether you need a study space, help with locating a scholarly article, or just want to relax, we have it all! Check out our top ways to help you get ready for finals week:
The library is open extended hours starting on Tuesday, 12/6, to help maximize your study time. We have quiet study spaces, collaborative group study areas with whiteboards, and several individual study booths available on a first come, first served basis.
Need help finding a scholarly article or a book? Can’t figure out how to cite a source? We are here to answer all your research questions! Come visit us at the reference desk or chat/email/text us at askus.stthom.edu.
Sometimes you just need a break! Come visit our relaxation station on the first floor to work on a puzzle, play games, or grab some coloring pages. The relaxation station will be available starting on Tuesday, December 6.
It’s the middle of research paper season, and your library is here to help you with your citations!
RefWorks is a citation database that saves you time by:
To get started using RefWorks today, please check out our library guide or a quick tutorial on YouTube:
If you have any questions, please ask a librarian at askus.stthom.edu. Happy Researching!
On November 14, 1972, the Robert Pace and Ada Mary Doherty Library dedication ceremony took place, officially opening the library to the UST campus community. Facing directly across the campus mall from the Chapel of St. Basil, the Doherty Library has stood for fifty years as an architectural representation of harmony between faith and reason. Throughout the years, the library has had the strongest commitment to supporting research, scholarship, and discovery in the intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education. As we get ready to celebrate this significant milestone in November, we invite you to look back at the library’s rich history throughout the years in our online, interactive exhibit:
We hope that you will join us on Thursday, November 10, at 1 p.m. for our 50th anniversary gathering. The anniversary celebration will include a special blessing, remarks from Madelyn Farris (Doherty), UST President Dr. Richard Ludwick, and plenty of food and refreshments. We hope to see you there!
Need more than just articles for your research? Looking for a documentary for class? Want tips on how to be successful in college? Academic Video Online has it all! Academic Video Online has 70,000+ video materials available to you in subject areas such as business, counseling, criminal justice, dance, education, nursing, religion and many more!
In addition, you can browse Academic Video Online to find:
For more information on how to search and access this database, please check out this video for helpful tips and tricks or contact a librarian for more information.
Happy Researching!
Fall weather is finally here, and it’s the perfect time to get cozy with a new book. With several different genres, we have something for everyone to enjoy! Books are on display in the main library lobby and are available for check out with your UST ID.
Fiction
In the mood for a fantastical world, a good mystery, or the latest in science fiction? We recommend the following books for your next read:
If you are looking for realistic fiction, we also have you covered with inspirational, award-winning selections. Be sure to check these books out:
Non-Fiction
Autobiographies and memoirs are a wonderful way to immerse yourself in a new perspective and gain insight into the author’s life. Our new autobiographies/memoirs include an actor, an iconic magazine founder, and even an UST Professor Emerita!
Interested in the latest in Catholic and Christian Literature? We have three brand new titles just waiting to be checked out! Our librarians especially recommend, How to Read (and write) Like a Catholic, by UST’s own, Joshua Hren.
In general non-fiction, we have three amazing reads that include why we love puzzles so much, a philosopher’s perspective on the future, and a journalist’s view on cities and their place in society. Be sure to check the following titles out the next time you visit:
Happy Reading!
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