Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

To Students, Faculty, Staff, Friends and Supporters

of the Burritt Library!

During the Winter Session (Dec. 18, 2014 – Jan. 11, 2015), the library will be open Monday through Friday, 8am-4:45pm. We will be CLOSED Thursday, Dec. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of Christmas and New Years, respectively.

On Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 31, please call 860-832-3404 in case of early dismissal.

For the latest updates of delays and cancellations, please go to the Cancellation/Delay page on the CCSU website, www.ccsu.edu, or call the Storm Weather Line at (860) 832-3333.

You can view all our library hours online at library.ccsu.edu.

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Are finals stressing you out? Come savor some delicious FREE coffee at the first floor Circulation Desk, Monday, December 8-Wednesday, December 10, 6:30pm. Best of luck!

Please check out the World AIDS Day Exhibit on the 2nd floor featuring items from our GLBTQ Archives and General Collection. Held annually on December 1, World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to join in the fight against HIV/AIDS by showing their support for people living with HIV/AIDS and commemorating those who have passed away. Many people show support on World AIDS Day by wearing a red ribbon, the international symbol of HIV awareness and support.

Please come and join us on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014
2- 3 pm

Special Collections, 2nd floor of the Burritt Library

Finals Paws – Therapy Dogs

Come to the second floor of Burritt Library before finals start and meet some of our furry friends:

Tuesday, December 2:
5:00-6:00 pm, Gracie, the Great Pyrenees/Golden mix!

Wednesday, December 3:
4:30-5:15 pm, Angus, the Belgian Tervuren!
5:30-6:30 pm, Jesse, the Black Lab!

Per Governor Malloy’s directive closing, the library will be OPEN on Wednesday, November 26^th, from 8am to 12:30pm.

We are CLOSED Thursday, November 27^th, through Sunday, November 30^th, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

For the latest updates of delays and cancellations, please go to the Cancellation/Delay page on the CCSU website, www.ccsu.edu, or call the Storm Weather Line at (860) 832-3333.

You can view all our library hours online at library.ccsu.edu.

Thank you, and have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

See what the Elihu Burritt has to offer by taking a look at this short promotional video about library services that was recently put together by CCSU’s Media Services department. A huge thanks to our student workers and the Media Services department for their help in this effort!

Please join the Elihu Burritt Library staff for discussion on current digital projects and services available at the library.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014
2-4 pm in the Connecticut Room (Memorial Hall)

Please R.S.V.P. http://doiop.com/digitalday

PROGRAM

2:00 pm Opening address from Dr. Carl Antonucci, Library Director and refreshments

2:15 pm Rob Favini from OCLC will speak about OCLC’s report “At a Tipping Point: Education, Learning and Libraries”.
Linked here: http://www.oclc.org/reports/tipping-point.en.html

3:05 pm A “lightening round” panel presentation featuring Burritt librarians and David Oyanadel (IDTRC) discussing current
digital projects and services available at the library.

3:45 pm Q&A Session

This event is cosponsored by the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development.

Ebenezer D. Bassett is the first African American who graduated from the New Britain Normal School in 1853. Mr. Bassett was an educator, an influential activist in the anti-slavery movement, and the first U.S. African American diplomat as the Minister Resident to Haiti.
The exhibit consists of archival materials from the University Archives and a display from the Derby Historical Society.
The exhibit is on view on the 2nd floor of the Burritt Library.