FAQ Friday: Adjusted library hours, spring break and the dedicated student

Planning on stopping by the library to catch up on your reading during spring break? That’s commendable, but be certain you check the library hours before you pack up your backpack and head on over to the library.

It’s been a long semester already, and the library staff needs a break, too. So, the library will be operating on the following schedule 3 March through 11 March:

Friday 2 March -- closing 4:30 pm

Sat-Sun 3-4 March -- closed
Mon-Fri 5-9 March -- 8:15 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 March -- closed
Sunday 11 March -- 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Regular hours resume Monday 12 March.

The library isn’t leaving you out in the cold, however. Faithful readers of FAQ: Friday will recall that the library catalog and other electronic resources are available 24/7/365 via the library website. If you have trouble accessing or using those resources, check out these previous FAQ: Friday posts for some tips: Using the library catalog and How to find journal articles.

For those of you who actually get back to campus before classes resume on Monday 12 March, please note that the library will be open Sunday evening (11 March) from 7:00-10:30 pm, so you can squeeze in a little studying at the last minute.

And, for those of you who are not headed to a warm and sunny spring break destination, the library staff would like to recommend the following books, DVDs and music CDs as a little change of pace during spring break:

True Love / Toots and the Maytals 685CD
A little Caribbean reggae that will whisk you away to the islands, jerked chicken and all.

Ocean’s Eleven 932V DVD
Okay, so it really doesn’t have anything to do with the beach, but it’s set in Vegas, baby! Nothing like a good caper movie to get your mind off midterms.

Round Ireland with a Fridge / Hawks, Tony
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Read about the real-life adventures of Tony, who hitchhiked around the Emerald Isle with a mini-fridge as his constant companion. Yup, he did on a bet. Did he win? Read the book to find out.

Einstein on the Beach / Philip Glass 484CD
Okay it’s true, the only reason this one is on the list is because the name is funny. Einstein in swim trunks (or heaven forbid – a speedo!) conjures up some very amusing images, don’t you think? If you’re interested in newer classical music, this CD is a recording of the groundbreaking Glass opera of the same name, which cannot be adequately described in this venue.

Little Miss Sunshine 1447V DVD
A family road trip to compete in a California beauty pageant goes awry, but still leaves you feeling like Olive is the real winner. Move over Griswolds, here come the Hoovers (in a VW microbus, no less).

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal / Moore, Christopher
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A lighthearted (and completely fictional) account of the life of Jesus, as seen through the eyes of Biff, his boon companion. Very good poolside (or ski lodge) reading.

Monty Python’s Spamalot (OCR) 730CD
Sing along to “Brave Sir Robin” while you tan.

Spanglish 1326V DVD
Set in Southern California, this film addresses the value of family relationships. Could be just what you need to maintain perspective, if you’re facing a week at home with your own family.

A Vacation with the Lord: A Personal, Directed Retreat with Thomas H. Green, S. J.
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According to Father Green, a retreat should be “a real vacation with the Lord”, so why not treat yourself to a spring break spiritual retreat this year.