Donate Winter Clothing and More!

The DeWitt Wallace Library staff is gathering donations for the students of Wellstone International High School, named in honor of Paul and Shelia Wellstone. We will have a box for donations at the SAC Luncheon and in the library until the end of October.

Wellstone International High School is designed to serve students ages 14 to 22 who have limited to no English language skills. Wellstone also helps students get accustomed to their new country and educational system. Read More

Mobile Users: Try the New Library Mobile Site!

m.macalester.edu/library

The library recently launched a new mobile-optimized website.  It is a website designed to work well on mobile browsers and it includes a mobile-friendly WorldCat Local search, as well as links to research databases, contact options including a mobile chat option, and news and events.

The library's mobile site can be found in the Academics section in the College's new mobile site. 
We are interested in your feedback about this new service. You may contact Ask Us or Johan Oberg, Digital Scholarship and Services Librarian, with any questions or comments.

"An idea that is not dangerous..."

"...is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our efforts to raise awareness of Banned Books Week, October 1-October 7. Below is a photo from Thursday evening's public reading event in the Harmon Room.

Events: Banned Books 2012

Help us celebrate intellectual freedom with the following fantastic events:

• Tuesday 11a - 1p: Make Your Banned Books Button. (Main level, library)


• Tuesday 7p - 9p: Film screening of Truffaut's Fahrenheit 451, co-sponsored by the Media and Cultural Studies Department. John B. Davis. There will be snacks.


• Thursday 7 p - 8:30p: Hear your favorite English faculty, alumni authors, and current students read from their favorite banned books. Co-sponsored by the English Department. Harmon Room. Refreshments will be served. 

Learn more about Banned Books Week 2012

Working on an Honors Paper This Year?

Learn how to be more efficient in your research and find out about special resources and services, just for you. Sessions will be offered:

• Tuesday, September 25, 5pm-6pm
• Thursday, September 27 from 12-1pm

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Welcome to Class of 2016!

...and welcome back to returning students, and new and returning faculty and staff! We look forward to working with you on your research and information needs for the coming academic year!

The 2012 Senior Book Project

We'll miss you, graduating student employees! But we'll enjoy the books you selected for the 2012 Senior Book Project.