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Events | Pizza Nights
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Can you smell what the Rock is cooking?
It’s pizza!
Technically, Dominos is cooking the pizza, but you can definitely eat it at the Rock. And the SciLi.
On May 8 and 9, 2019 at 9 p.m., the Library invites students to take a break from studying for finals to fuel up on some saucy, doughy goodness.
- Tuesday, May 7 at the Rock (lobby)
- Wednesday, May 8 at the SciLi (Friedman Study Center)
Pizza nights are brought to you by the Library and Campus Life.
Best of luck with finals! We’re here for you.
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Announcement | Charles S. Gardner and Brown University Library Chinese Collection by Li Wang
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Charles S. Gardnder During the conferences of the Association for Asian Studies in Denver, CO, Dr. Li Wang, Curator of the East Asian Collection, delivered a presentation, “American Sinologist Charles S. Gardner and Chinese Rare Books in Brown University Library,” at the SCSL forum on March 22, 2019. Soon after, on April 3, one of his articles, “A Cultural Envoy Who Should Not Be Forgotten: American Sinologist Charles S. Gardner and His Chinese Collection,” was published in an influential Chinese newspaper: China Reading Weekly.
This paper is a result of focused studies on Charles Sidney Gardner (1900-1966), a noted Sinologist and former Harvard University professor, who donated his entire personal collection, including a large number of Chinese rare books, to Brown University Library. It provides brief biological information on Gardner, especially his link to China, a country where he lived as a visiting scholar during the 1920s and 1930s.
It addresses Gardner’s scholarly contributions as a pioneer of American Sinological studies to the field. With regard to Gardner’s scholarship in Chinese studies and friendship with many Chinese scholars, the paper addresses in particular Gardner’s lofty character by examining his selfless activities in helping Chinese students and friends. After reviewing his insightful ideas and practices on building Chinese library collections, the paper summarizes the process of Gardner’s valuable donations in the 1960s. Following that, it also presents the current development of the Brown Library East Asian Collection in the new age. Finally, in commemorating Gardner’s legacy of contributions, character, and donations, the paper calls for continued efforts to promote cross-cultural exchange and Sino-American friendship.
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Announcement | Lydia Curliss, Physical Sciences Librarian
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The Library is pleased to welcome Lydia Curliss as the new Physical Sciences Librarian.
Lydia comes to us from Indiana University, where she worked as a copyright researcher for the IU Media Digitization and Preservation Initiative. While a graduate student, she worked in the IU First Nations Educational and Cultural Center and in the Libraries’ Moving Image Archive. She has also served as an AmeriCorps VISTA STEM volunteer in Boston, acting as a liaison between the Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership and the Zero Robotics programs.
She hold a dual MLS/MIS from Indiana University and received her Bachelor of Arts (Honors) from Oberlin College, majoring in geology. In addition to her educational background in libraries and in geology, she brings a passion for liberal arts education and for working with science education and outreach, particularly to historically underrepresented students. Her skills and knowledge will be invaluable in our work with Brown’s physical sciences and math departments and with the School of Engineering.
Lydia is a member of the Nipmuc Nation of Massachusetts. In her free time she enjoys baking, cooking, painting and drawing, and playing board games. She also has a love for collecting cookbooks.