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STAFF
Library Director Heidi Bleckmann
Assistant Librarian Roberta Wahlberg
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday: 7:30am* - 4:00pm
* Except for late-start Fridays
The library closes during liturgies and faculty meetings.
CIRCULATION
- General books circulate for 3 weeks
- Periodicals, videos, DVDs for 1 week
- Reference books overnight
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FEATURED EBOOKS
Ancient Greece and Rome : An Encyclopedia for Students
Covers an extensive array of topics on ancient Greece and Rome including daily life, art and architecture, philosophy, science, religion, statesmen, military leaders, emperors, and more.
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Countries and Their Cultures Presents the cultural similarities within a country that set it apart from others by examining over 200 countries to document the myriad ways in which culture defines and separates the nations of the world as much as geographical borders do. Surveys each country's shared values, behaviors and cultural variations from foods and rituals to pastimes and arts, using a standard entry format for easy comparison. Provides illustrations, photographs and maps. 4 volumes.
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Dictionary of American History
The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure. |
Encyclopedia of the American Constitution Contains new and updated original articles covering recent concepts (i.e. adoption, race, the Constitution, birthright citizenship) and court cases since 1992 offering comprehensive coverage of all aspects of constitutional law, as well as biographies of people who have had an impact on our government's legal framework (Supreme Court Justices, Presidents, Cabinet Members, Lawyers, and more). Also covers judicial decisions handed down by the Supreme Court. |
The Encyclopedia of the Arab-Israeli Conflict A Political, Social, and Military History is the first comprehensive general reference encompassing all aspects of the contentious Arab-Israeli relationship from biblical times to the present, with an emphasis on the era beginning with World War I. |
Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology This single-volume, accessible resource covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including: notable people, theories and terms; landmark case studies and experiments; applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sports; and career information. More than 650 articles -- 65% of those are entirely new or updated since the last edition. | The Gale Encyclopedia of Science Designed for high-school students and lay adults, this collection of entries covers major areas of science including: biology, genetics, microbiology, astronomy, chemistry, physics, engineering, technology, geology, weather, archaeology, psychology, mathematics, and medicine, and provides readers with a wide range of up-to-date, relevant, and accurate information. |
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World This 4-vol. set provides comprehensive coverage of the foods and recipes from 70 representative countries and culture groups worldwide -- from Algeria to Zimbabwe. |
Literary Movements for Students : Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism on Literary Movements Entries provide in-depth historical background information on each movement as well as modern critical interpretation of each movement's characteristic styles and themes. |
Literature and Its Times : Profiles of 300 Notable Literary Works and the Historical Events that Influenced Them Provides in-depth commentary on characters, themes, and the historical and social context of 300 most-studied literary works, including novels, plays, poems, speeches, and short stories, both international and American. | Literature and Its Times Supplement 1 : Profiles of 300 Notable Literary Works and the Historical Events that Influenced Them Provides in-depth commentary on characters, themes, and the historical and social context of 300 most-studied literary works, including novels, plays, poems, speeches, and short stories, both international and American. | New Catholic Encyclopedia This 15 volume, second edition features revised and new articles. Among the 12,000 entries in the encyclopedia are articles on theology, philosophy, history, literary figures, saints, musicians and much more. | Renaissance and Reformation Reference Library This resource brings the people and the events of the Renaissance and Reformation to life for today's students. Covering everything from Luther's Revolt to the writings of Shakespeare, the Renaissance and Reformation Reference Library fills the need for comprehensive coverage of this amazing time. | Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices In 1,800 pages across 3 volumes, Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices provides information on current religious practices around the world with an emphasis on how religions impact the daily lives of their followers. | |