Books and glasses

Interlibrary Loan Software Migration

Aug 01, 2022
The library has migrated from our past software ILLIad to OCLC’s cloud-based software, Tipasa. You may not even notice the difference, but the change will help the library serve users into the future.
Voodoo Valris

Introduction to the Contemporary Roles of Haitian Vodou

Jun 23, 2022
The Haitian Arts Digital Crossroads (HADC) presents Introduction to the Contemporary Roles of Haitian Vodou from 5-7 pm on Monday, June 27,2022 in HSSC *N3110.
Lysistrata Spotlight Item

Lysistrata, a Greek Play by Aristophanes Spotlight Item

Jun 22, 2022
Check out the new Spotlight Item in Burling Lounge! On display now is a Limited Editions Club copy of Lysistrata, a Greek play by Aristophanes.
Students dressed in graduation regalia

Library for Alumni

May 12, 2022
Your Grinnell student days may be coming to a close, but your quest for knowledge does not have to be. To support alumni’s lifelong learning endeavors, the Grinnell College Libraries and Office of Development and Alumni Relations are pleased to provide alumni with access to a range of academic databases.
Book with ancient butterfly as bookmark

Salisbury House Library Collection Spring Open House

May 09, 2022
Visit Special Collections and experience jewels from the Salisbury House Library Collection spanning nine centuries. Join us on the lower level of Burling Library from 4–7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, with brief opening remarks at 4:15 pm.
Student on south Burling balcony

8th Annual Break Open the Vault

May 03, 2022
Come join us for the 8th annual Break Open the Vault which will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 7-8 p.m. in Special Collections and Archives.
Two students in Burling

175th Anniversary of Grinnell College Exhibit in Burling

Apr 27, 2022
An exhibit celebrating the 175th anniversary of Grinnell College is now on display in the lower level of Burling Library. Student workers in Special Collections and Archives curated the exhibit, which spans seven display cases and includes documents and artifacts from the College’s history.
Sam Wineburg

Scholar’s Convocation with Sam Wineburg

Apr 20, 2022
What does historical thinking have to offer when we carry the British Library in our back pocket? In this talk, Mr. Wineburg will share highlights of three decades exploring what historical thinking offers to a democratic society.
Laptop with Center for Research Libraries (CRL) page on screen

Center for Research Libraries (CRL)

Apr 11, 2022
Grinnell students, faculty, and staff have access to the extensive primary source collections of the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), an international consortium of university, college, and independent research libraries.

Randye Jones Receives the 2022 Music Library Association Citation Award

Mar 11, 2022
The MLA Citation, the Association’s tribute for lifetime achievement, is awarded in recognition of distinguished service to music librarianship over a career.

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