Unique Holdings: Once Upon a Time

University of Houston Libraries invites faculty and staff, students, researchers, and anyone interested in discovering unique materials to attend a brown bag presentation on Tuesday, April 12 in the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion at the MD Anderson Library.

Modern and classical languages, and ethnic studies librarian Andrea Malone, English and linguistics librarian Jesse Sharpe, and library specialist Kristine Greive will present “Once Upon a Time,” a discussion of the evolution of fairy tales, featuring rare books housed in UH Special Collections.

Join us on April 12 to explore the evolution of fairy tales.

Join us on April 12 to explore the evolution of fairy tales.

The April 12 talk is part of Unique Holdings, a presentation series that highlights the rare archival items held by Special Collections and available for use by faculty, students and researchers.

Future Unique Holdings talks will feature liaison librarians discussing other books and manuscripts of Special Collections that can inform and shape scholarly endeavors in any discipline.

Bring your lunch and enjoy an enlightening discussion.

What: “Once Upon a Time” brown bag presentation
When: Tuesday, April 12 at noon
Where: Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion, MD Anderson Library

Posted on March 17th, 2016 by Esmeralda Fisher and filed under Announcements, Student Success | Comments Off on Unique Holdings: Once Upon a Time

Unique Holdings: Spellbound

Join us on October 29 to celebrate Halloween at a brown bag discussion of our rare books on magic, pseudoscience, and the occult.

Join us on October 29 to celebrate Halloween at a brown bag discussion of our rare books on magic, pseudoscience, and the occult.

University of Houston Libraries invites faculty and staff, students, researchers, and anyone interested in discovering unique materials to attend a magical and dastardly brown bag presentation on Thursday, October 29 in the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion at the MD Anderson Library.

English and linguistics librarian Jesse Sharpe and library specialist Kristine Greive will present “Spellbound,” an exploration of rare books on magic, pseudoscience, and the occult housed in UH Special Collections.

The October 29 talk is part of Unique Holdings, a new series that highlights the rare archival items held by Special Collections and available for use by faculty, students and researchers.

Future Unique Holdings talks will feature liaison librarians discussing other books and manuscripts of Special Collections that can inform and shape scholarly endeavors in any discipline.

Bring your lunch and enjoy an enlightening discussion!

What: “Spellbound” brown bag presentation
When: Thursday, October 29 at noon
Where: Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion, MD Anderson Library

Posted on October 13th, 2015 by Esmeralda Fisher and filed under Announcements | Comments Off on Unique Holdings: Spellbound

Unique Holdings: Historic Maps

University of Houston Libraries invites faculty and staff, students, researchers, and anyone interested in discovering rare and unique maps to attend a brown bag presentation on Friday, October 9 in the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion at the MD Anderson Library.

Social sciences data librarian Josh Been and library specialist Kristine Greive will present "Historic Maps" housed in UH Special Collections.

Social sciences data librarian Josh Been and library specialist Kristine Greive will present “Historic Maps” housed in UH Special Collections.

Social sciences data librarian Josh Been and library specialist Kristine Greive will present “Historic Maps” housed in UH Special Collections.

The October 9 talk is part of Unique Holdings, a new series that highlights the rare archival items held by Special Collections and available for use by faculty, students and researchers.

Future Unique Holdings talks will feature liaison librarians discussing other books and manuscripts of Special Collections that can inform and shape scholarly endeavors in any discipline.

Bring your lunch and enjoy an enlightening discussion!

What: “Historic Maps” brown bag presentation
When: Friday, October 9 at noon
Where: Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion, MD Anderson Library

Posted on September 22nd, 2015 by Esmeralda Fisher and filed under Announcements | Comments Off on Unique Holdings: Historic Maps