Library + Food?

It's true: the St. Paul Library now has vending machines. Studying late and feeling hungry? Need a pick-me-up early Sunday morning? Bring some cash to the library.

The machines sell snacks and beverages and a coffee dispenser will be coming soon. The vending machines are located in the alcove with the photocopiers.

Library Visit from European Nation of Georgia

Source: CIA World Factbook

The U.S. State Department sponsored the Jan. 23rd visit from representatives of Georgia. This portion of the international visit focused on university libraries in the United States. While at St. Kate's, the Georgian representatives got a tour from Interim Director Jim Newsome of the St. Paul Library and also met with the Library Science Department.

Read more about the visit from campus news.

Celebrate Banned Books Sept. 30-Oct. 6

It's Banned Books Week! This event from the American Library Association celebrates the books that have been censored or banned.

Read more about Banned Books and check out the book displays at the St. Paul and Minneapolis Libraries--maybe even read a couple books!

Books on the Move in St. Paul Library

This summer a major reorganization of the books took place. The shelves on the main level of the St. Paul Library were shifted and adjusted to make room for new books and to align with standard library practices.

• The circulating collection (A-N) now starts with the A's on the left-hand side and continues from front to back on the right side. The call numbers P-Z are still located in the lower level and are unchanged.
• The juvenile collection (kids' books) are now housed in the lower level of the library. There are chairs and couches and a great view of the Dewdrop Pond from there.
• The oversize books are now in the reference room facing the Dewdrop Pond.