heck out a book from our display and celebrate Pride at the Burritt Library!
Can’t make it to campus? Go to https://libguides.ccsu.edu/ebookplatforms/eGo for more information about borrowing eBooks and audiobooks on the Palace App.
Temporary Login Outage – Wed., June 5, 4pm
Our apologies in advance for any inconvenience, but the library is working with CCSU’s IT Department to update its authentication system. Library users may experience a brief outage in the ability to login to library systems and subscription resources. Please contact IT if you are still running into issues after this time or ask a librarian.
More than a building – The library’s spring newsletter is out!
The library’s spring newsletter is here! Enjoy the flippable/interactive version of the newsletter, or the PDF version (more accessible).
Here are some of the topics covered:
- From the Director’s Desk
- What’s New in library departments including: Access Services, Acquisitions, Serials & E-Resources, Information Systems & Resources, Research & Instruction, Special Collections & Archives
- National Library Week 2024
- Poem in your Pocket Day, Open Houses & Orientations
- Pursue the Truth Day
- Thank you & list of donors to the Friends of the Library
Intersession & Summer Session Hours
The library begins its intersession hours (closed Saturdays & Sundays, open 8am-5pm Monday-Friday) on Sunday, May 12.
The library will be closed on Monday, May 27th, for the Memorial Day holiday and summer session hours will start on (Tuesday) May 28th (we’re closed the 27th for Memorial Day.)
May 12-26 (Intersession hours) | Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed |
May 27 (Holiday) | Memorial Day Monday: Closed |
May 28-August 4 (Summer session hours) | Monday-Thursday: 8am-6pm Friday: 8am-5pm Saturday: 9am-4pm Sunday: Closed |
July 4 (Independence Day holiday) | Thursday: Closed |
Connecticut Digital Humanities Conference
Call for Proposals
February 21-22, 2025
New Britain, CT
After a few years’ hiatus, we are delighted to announce that the third Connecticut Digital Humanities Conference (CTDH) will take place on February 21-22, 2025 at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. The conference will also mark a return to the in-person format after a virtual version in 2021. We seek participation from a broad range of digital humanities practitioners, including participants from higher education, community and cultural organizations, K-12 education, state and local government, and the general public.
CTDH endeavors to bring together a network of DH practitioners committed to advancing collaborative work in digital humanities research and pedagogy across the New England region. CTDH provides individuals with an opportunity to learn new techniques and skills, hear about their colleagues’ DH projects, and become part of a vibrant and diverse community of teachers, learners, and practitioners. CTDH is an excellent opportunity for getting feedback, developing skills, or sharing your work with other colleagues from across New England. While we encourage projects with a Connecticut focus, the conference is not limited to Connecticut-based projects or practitioners. For 2025, we especially welcome proposals that address digital humanities in diverse contexts, including museums, libraries, and archives; community organizing and activism; and public education.
We invite contributions from faculty researchers, unaffiliated scholars, librarians, museum professionals, technologists, undergraduate and graduate students, K-12 teachers, and community groups. We encourage those submitting proposals to consider formats beyond the traditional 20-minute paper, such as roundtables, multi-speaker panels, lightning talks, posters, and digital demonstrations. Proposals should be less than 300 words in length and should describe the 1) proposed topic; 2) session format; 3) names and affiliations of participants; and 4) anticipated audience for the session.
Proposals are due June 1, 2024. Proposals may be submitted via this Google Form. Presenters will be notified of acceptance by early July. More information can be found on the CTDH website. If you have questions, please contact Brian Matzke at bmatzke@ccsu.edu.
The Library is Open Later for Final Exams, 4/29-5/8/24
![Extended Hours for Final Exams, April 29th-May 8th: Monday-Wednesday open 8am-11:45pm, Sunday open 2pm-10:45pm](https://library.ccsu.edu/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ExtendedHoursSpr24.png)
For the end of semester / final exam period, the Elihu Burritt Library at CCSU will be open for extra hours. From Monday, April 29th through Wednesday, May 8th, the library will be open:
- Sunday, 2pm-10:45pm
- Monday through Wednesday: 8am-11:45pm
- Thursday: 8am-10:45pm
- Friday: 8am-4:45pm
- Saturday: 9am-3:45pm
Ready-Set-Refresh! – for Friday, April 12th, National Library Week
Ready-Set-Refresh! – 10am-2pm – Wrap-up National Library Week with some refreshments! Stop by the main floor of the library for a snack and a refreshing beverage (while supplies last). With gratitude from your friends at the Elihu Burritt Library!
![Sign for: Ready, Set, RefreshStop by the main floor of the library for a snack and a refreshing beverage! Friday, April 12, National Library Week, CCSU's Elihu Burritt Library](https://library.ccsu.edu/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Friday-412-Ready-Set-Refresh-1024x1024.png)
Ready-Set-Connect & Advocate! – for Thursday, April 11th, National Library Week
Join us at the library on Thursday, April 11th for these National Library Week Events:
- Ready-Set-Advocate! 1-2:30pm – For Everyone – Tell us why you love your library!
![Ready-Set-Advocate! 1-2:30pm, tell us why you love your library](https://library.ccsu.edu/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Thursday-411-LoveYourLibrary-1024x1024.png)
- Ready-Set-Connect! – 12-1:30pm – Faculty liaison meet-up in Special Collections on the 2nd floor. BYOLunch; dessert will be served.
![Ready-Set-Connect! Faculty Library Liaison Luncheon - bring your lunch, dessert will be served, Special Collections, 2nd floor, 12-1:30, so we can show our appreciate for what our faculty liaisons do!](https://library.ccsu.edu/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Thursday-411-Faculty-Liaison-Lunch-1024x1024.png)
Ready-Set-Smile! for Wednesday, April 10th, National Library Week
![Ready-Set-Smile! Wednesday, April 10: Bring your favorite book to the library from 11:30-1 or 3-4:30 and picture yourself on a READ poster!](https://library.ccsu.edu/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/410-READ-posters-SOCIAL-MEDIA-1024x1024.png)
Join us today, Wednesday, April 10 for Ready-Set-Smile! – 11:30am-1pm & 3-4:30pm – Bring your favorite book and picture yourself on a READ poster!
Ready-Set-Play! Game Day @ the Library, Tuesday, April 9th
![Tuesday, April 9 is Game Day @ the Library! Visit the library from 9:00-4:00 and check out our games and resources](https://library.ccsu.edu/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/49-game-day-SOCIAL-MEDIA-1024x1024.png)
Ready-Set-Play! – Celebrate National Library Week by joining us @ the Library for Game Day, Tuesday, April 9th, 9am-4pm – Come check out our games and resources!