Cook Library will extend its hours of availability to accommodate students’ studying needs during the final exam period. During extend hours, the 2nd & 3rd floors will be open; other floors will be closed at the end of the library’s regular hours. Course Reserves services will still be available, but all other library services will […]
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Touch History at Cook Library’s Holocaust Remembrance Day White Gloves Session
Holocaust Remembrance Day White Gloves Session Monday, April 28, 2014 at noon to 1:00 p.m. College of Liberal Arts, Outside the Reading Room (CLA4200) University Archivist & Digital Collections Librarian Nadia Nasr and Jewish Studies Librarian Elaine Mael will conduct a White Gloves Session whereby they take the Jewish Cultural Reconstruction books from the library’s collection […]
Celebrate Student Artwork at Cook!
Cook Library will be hosting a mini-reception for George Civita, an art student whose work will hang in the 4th floor library lobby. When: Thursday, April 17 from noon – 1 p.m. Where: 4th floor lobby of Cook Library Light refreshments will be served. If you have a chance, please stop by the reception and […]
Everything is Half Price at Cook Library’s Book Sale!
It’s the last two days of Cook Library’s book sale and everything is half priced! You can get hardback books for $.50 and paperbacks for $.25! Here are the details of the sale: When: Thursday, April 10 – Friday, April 11 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Main Floor of Cook Library Why: Proceeds go […]
“Orbit of Discovery”: Astronaut Don Thomas Discusses His New Book at Cook Library
Director of the Willard Hackerman Academy of Mathematics and Science at Towson University and former NASA astronaut Donald A. Thomas will discuss his new book, “Orbit of Discovery: the All Ohio Space Shuttle Mission”. Monday, April 14, 2014 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Cook 507 Light refreshments will be served.
Get Fiscally Smart at Cook Library this Week!
Cook Library is offering two programs as part of Money Smart Week, a national initiative to promote financial literacy: The Millennial Generation, the Generation that may NEVER get to Retire Tuesday, April 8, 2014 11:00am to 12:00pm Cook Library Room 507 In this session, Dr. Allen Cox, Managing Director, Maryland Coalition for Financial Literacy will […]
Cook Library Book Sale is Next Week!
Albert S. Cook Library Annual Book Sale Find that hidden gem you never knew you always wanted to read and support the library at the same time! When: Sunday, April 6th from 12:00pm – 4:00pm Monday, April 7 – Friday, April 11 from 8:00am – 4:00pm Where: Main Floor of Cook Library Why: Proceeds go […]
Library Research Help Now Available in the Center for Student Diversity
Need research help but don’t feel like walking across campus? No problem! Cook librarians are now available in the Center for Student Diversity to meet with you. Stop by UU313 on Wednesdays between 2 – 4 p.m. and get the answers you need.
#whatiluvaboutcook Instagram Contest
What: Al, Cook Library’s biggest fan, clearly loves the library. But what about you? Show us what you love about TU’s Cook Library using Instagram, and we’ll reward your awesomeness during finals week. How: Take a fantastic and creative photo or video showing what you love about Towson University’s Albert S. Cook Library Upload it […]
A-LIST Student Research Help Now Available in Cook Library and the Writing Center!
The struggle is real. Let Cook Library help! Students in the A-LIST program (Albert S. Cook Library Leadership Institute for Students) will be available to help you with your research needs! They will be in the Writing Center for walk-in help: Mondays: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesdays: 2 – 4 p.m. Other times, look […]
Celebrate Women’s History Month at Cook Library!
In honor of Women’s History Month, Cook Library will be hosting a series of programs throughout the month of March. We hope that you will join us for these fantastic events! **Exhibit: Literature of Prescription- Charlotte Perkins Gilman and “The Yellow Wall-Paper” Monday, March 10, 2014 – Friday, April 18, 2014 – Albert S. […]
Looking for a job or internship? Stop by Cook Library today for a resume critique!
The Career Center is coming to you! Stop by the Cook Library lobby Wednesday, March 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a resume critique, job search assistance, help with Hire@TU, or other quick questions. All students are welcome! Then find the perfect full-time, internship, part-time, or summer opportunity at the Spring Mega Job […]
Cook Library Open 24/7 for Midterms!
Between Sunday, March 9 and Friday, March 14, Cook Library will extend its hours of availability to accommodate students’ studying needs during midterms. During extended hours, the 2nd & 3rd floors will be open; other floors will be closed at the end of the library’s regular hours. Course Reserves services will still be available, but […]
“Half the Sky” Cook Library Book Club
“Half the Sky” Cook Library Book Club Tuesday, February 25, 2014 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Cook 507 In preparation for author Sheryl WuDunn’s visit to campus on March 5th, the Cook Library Book Club will discuss Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Marie Lilly, […]
Go Behind the Headlines–Attend Stephen Janis’ Talk about Murder in Baltimore
Murder in Black and White A Conversation with Baltimore Crime Reporter and Author Stephen Janis Wednesday, February 19, 2014 12:30 – 2 p.m. Cook 507 Stephen Janis, journalist and author of “Why Do We Kill? The Pathology of Murder in Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop Murder in Baltimore” will discuss crime reporting and how he […]
Cook Librarians Offering Research Workshops this Spring
This Spring, librarians will be teaching free research workshops. So whether you want to get a refresher on how to cite your sources or learn how to research on the go with your tablet, there is a workshop for you. Register now at http://tinyurl.com/libworkshopsS14 Modern Language Association Style (MLA) Citations with Lisa Woznicki Tuesday, […]
Cook Library Media Collection Services Have Moved to the 3rd Floor
Beginning this semester, services associated with the Library’s Media Collection will be coordinated through the Circulation Department. Here’s what you need to know: All media items can now be checked out at the 3rd floor Circulation Desk using a valid TU OneCard. If you wish for us to have a media item held for you […]
Register Now for Upcoming Islamic Culture Book Discussions at Cook Library
Towson University’s Albert S. Cook Library will host a series of five scholar-led book discussions on Islamic culture on Sundays in February and March at 4 p.m. in Cook 507. ● In the Country of Men: 2/2/2014 ● Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood: 2/9/2014 ● House of Stone: 2/16/2014 ● Broken Verses: 2/23/2014 ● […]
What do murder in Baltimore, Yellow Wall-Paper, and the Space Shuttle all have in common?
They are all the subjects of Spring 2014 lectures and discussions at Cook Library! You can download a pdf of the calendar here or below. Please contact librarian Joyce Garczynski at jgarczynski@towson.edu or 410-704-5168 if you have any questions.
Calling all TSEM faculty – Join the new TSEM listserve!
All past, present and future Towson Seminar faculty as well as those who support the course are encouraged to join the TSEM listserve. This discussion list is for Towson Seminar faculty and librarians to share concerns, issues, and ideas related to the course. Even if you are no longer teaching the course, consider subscribing to […]
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