What’s New in the Libraries Fall 2023
New Faces
The Grinnell College Libraries are excited to welcome two new librarians and one new staff member who are joining us this fall: Elizabeth (Libby) Cave, digital humanities and instruction librarian; Gina Schlesselman-Tarango, science librarian; and Sam Burt '17, library access services assistant. Be sure to stop by and say hello to Libby and Sam in Burling Library and to Gina in the Kistle Science Library.
New Tools
Media Technology Lockers
Making a podcast or video essay? Just want to take some cool pictures? The library now has technology for checkout in lockers located in the newly updated media room, Burling lower level! Visit the circulation desk on Burling first floor and checkout the locker with the technology.
Technology available:
- Canon EOS Rebel
- Go pro camera
- Handheld voice recorder - 6
- Ricoh Theta 360 Camera
Media Viewing Stations
Want to watch a movie? The library has options. DVD, BluRay or VHS, the library has multiple media viewing stations where you can watch. You can checkout headphones at the circulation desk, or at certain stations connect through Bluetooth.
Two Rivers Alma Collaborative (TRAC)
Grinnell College Libraries is a member of the Two Rivers Alma Collaborative (TRAC), an informal cooperative agreement between 11 academic libraries. Grinnell College faculty, staff, and students can use their college ID and visit any of the following libraries in the TRAC network:
- Allen College
- Creighton University
- Drake University
- Grand View College
- Hawkeye Community College
- Iowa State University
- St. Ambrose University
- the University of Northern Iowa
- University of Iowa
- Wartburg College
At this time, Grinnell College participates in TRAC delivery from Creighton University, Drake University, Iowa State, the University of Northern Iowa, and University of Iowa. Using Primo, search for an item, check for availability through our library catalog, and request delivery to Burling Library. Books usually arrive in 2 to 3 days.
All items can be borrowed for 90 days. For more assistance or questions about TRAC, please contact Micki Behounek.
DIY Object Photo Station
Located in the new Digital Studio space, Burling lower level, bring your own camera to the photo station for a neutral backdrop and light soft-boxes that can help you take professional object photos with your cellphone. The photo station is available anytime when not in use by library staff (we use it for photographing rare books and prepping exhibits). From documenting an art portfolio to snapping pics for a resale posting to launching your stop-motion film career, the station is available for Grinnellian creativity.
Spaces
Exhibits in the Libraries
Check out exhibits around the library! On Burling first floor, the Spotlight Case and Magic Box feature items from Special Collections and Archives. Also on Burling first floor, we have a rotating circulation book display near the Current and Popular Fiction section. Located on Burling lower level, see the rotating exhibits in Burling Gallery featuring materials from Special Collections and Archives or the Museum of Art collections
Special Collections And Archives
Home to the College archives and special collections, the Reading Room is open for walk-ins Monday through Friday, 1:30–5 p.m. or by appointment. Feel free to drop in and learn more about what holdings call Grinnell home, from 12th-century manuscripts to modern artists books and in between. Find more about us online.