NPR recently reported on how Princeton admitted 13 transfer students this fall - the first time Princeton has done so in THREE DECADES! Because of the success of those students, Princeton has decided to reinstate the transfer program by encouraging students from "low-income families, the military and from community colleges." Reynolds Librarians wanted to highlight … Continue reading Community College Transfer Students Making an Impact at Elite Colleges
2017 Reynolds Student Expos featured everything from wedding cakes to dragons!
The 2017 Reynolds Student Expo drew nearly 600 students, faculty and staff to Reynolds Libraries to view and admire 165 projects representing 187 students from 22 classes. For those who had to miss the event, you can watch a video of the event (created by Librarian Will Weaver) or check out pictures from each individual project … Continue reading 2017 Reynolds Student Expos featured everything from wedding cakes to dragons!
Tiny Free Libraries @Reynolds!
Have you ever found yourself with one too many books?! Members of the Reynolds Library Staff and the Student Senate partnered up to help you out because WE GET IT! Beginning in the spring 2017 semester, you're going to notice a book cart outside each campus library with a sign that looks like this attached … Continue reading Tiny Free Libraries @Reynolds!
Your Brain on Peppermint: Peppermints and Pencils in the Library!
According to study published in 2008 in the International Journal of Neuroscience, "participants exposed to peppermint oil experienced enhanced memory and processing speeds...[and peppermint] also increased their alertness while helping them maintain a sense of calm." We figured if it was published in the Journal of Neuroscience then it must be true. So, beginning Monday, … Continue reading Your Brain on Peppermint: Peppermints and Pencils in the Library!
The Donut Results Are In!
This year at the Reynolds Library Open House, 184 students, faculty, and staff participated in a blind taste test of three of Richmond's favorite donut shoppes. They sampled donuts from Country Style, Sugar Shack, and Duck Donuts and voted on their favorite based on what color container the donut sample was in. Drum roll, please. … Continue reading The Donut Results Are In!
2015 Open House @Reynolds Library
The library staff would like to invite you to join us for our 3rd Annual Reynolds Library Open House! Come and learn about our new mobile checkouts, have fun doing bookmark workouts with our librarians, take photos using an iPad Photo Booth, and taste the flavors of some local Richmond donut shops! We can’t wait to see you there!
Lunch and Learn Library Style: Library Top Ten For Faculty!
Our first Lunch and Learn Library Style was such a success that we decided to have another one! Come and join the Reynolds Library Staff for lunch while you learn about our top ten resources for faculty. This session is open to all Reynolds faculty and PDO credit will be awarded to all attendees!
2014 Open House @ Reynolds Library!
The library staff would like to invite you to join us for our 2nd Annual Reynolds Library Open House! Come and learn about exciting library resources, take a tour of the library with our iPad Scavenger Hunt, create colorful crafts like loom bracelets and tissue paper flowers, get a bite to eat, and many more fun activities. We can't … Continue reading 2014 Open House @ Reynolds Library!