Library Systems will be performing necessary security upgrades to the EZproxy server on Sunday morning during regularly scheduled downtime (6 am to 10 am) on 4/12/2015. There will be no off-campus access for the Library’s subscription databases, e-books, and e-journals during this time. There will be intermittent access interruptions on campus, too. I expect the whole […]…Continue Reading EZproxy upgrade – Sunday, April 12, 2015
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Clothing Guide 1944-45, from the Archives
For the 1944-45 school year, the Student Union published these handy HELPS AND HINTS as part of a clothing guide (for women). For example, “No Rubber Boots are to be worn to the dining-rooms, or to lectures and concerts unless the weather is very severe and there is no opportunity to change.” And don’t get us started on shorts. […]…Continue Reading Clothing Guide 1944-45, from the Archives
Reduced Library Hours for Spring Recess
The libraries will have reduced hours for the Spring recess starting Friday, March 20th. Regular hours will resume Monday, March 30th. A full listing of the hours can be found here, or at go/hours.
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Poetry Reading from “Please Do Not Remove: A Collection Celebrating Vermont Literature and Libraries”
We are pleased to present, along with the New England Review as part of their VT Reading Series, a reading from Please Do Not Remove: A Collection Celebrating Vermont Literature and Libraries. This special event will take place in the Davis Family Library Special Collections and Archives Room 101, at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 10. The […] Continue reading →…Continue Reading Poetry Reading from “Please Do Not Remove: A Collection Celebrating Vermont Literature and Libraries”
“Joseph Battell: A Centennial Appreciation,” a talk by David Haward Bain, Monday, February 23rd
February 23, 2015 is the centennial of Joseph Battell’s death. Bread Loaf land baron (in his day the largest private landowner in Vermont), environmentalist, crusading newspaperman, Middlebury College alum (Class of 1860), trustee, philanthropist, novelist. David Haward Bain presents an illustrated “magic lantern” talk on Joseph Battell’s life and works. When: February 23, 2015, 4:30pm Where: Abernethy […]…Continue Reading “Joseph Battell: A Centennial Appreciation,” a talk by David Haward Bain, Monday, February 23rd
Winter Carnival Films from the 1940s “Premiered”
Fun in the snow at Middlebury College! These recently digitized 16mm films haven’t been seen in more than fifty years. This silent film montage shows scenes of the 40 meter jump on Chipman Hill, early ski trails at the Snow Bowl and the “new” 50 meter ski jump, Mountain Club outings to the winter woods, […] Continue reading →…Continue Reading Winter Carnival Films from the 1940s “Premiered”
Winter Carnival Vintage Films Premiere and Hot Chocolate Bar, February 13
Recently rediscovered films in the College Archives from the 1940s will be shown for the first time in more than sixty years. See Winter Carnival the way it was, before Gore-Tex and fiberglass: ski jumps on Chipman Hill, races at the Snow Bowl, aero-skijoring, and more. When: Friday, February 13, 2015, 4:30 – 6pm Where: McCullough Crossroads Cafe (The […]…Continue Reading Winter Carnival Vintage Films Premiere and Hot Chocolate Bar, February 13