Special Collections Receives $19,872 Grant from New Jersey Historical Commission

The Monsignor William Noe Field Archives and Special Collections has received a grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission to process its collections documenting Irish immigrant history. The project, titled “Irish Immigrant Solidarity in New Jersey, 1870-Present,” will organize and preserve an enormous collection of papers donated to the archives by John Concannon, the historian of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, as well as three smaller collections: records of the Montclair chapter of the Knights of Columbus, the papers of James McFarland which document the activities of the Trenton branch of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, and the records of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians from Bergen County and Rahway. These records build on Seton Hall’s long history of engagement with Irish American culture to illustrate the communal bonds that supported these immigrants as they built new lives in America. Immigrant history is a particular strength of Seton Hall’s Special Collections, and this grant will assist the archives in the preservation of this history for future generations, as well as sharing it with students and faculty today.

The Library’s After Hours Study Space Returns!

We are pleased to announce the re-opening of the After Hours Study Space on Monday, August 30!

The room is adjacent to Dunkin’ Donuts on the library’s 2nd floor:Photo of After Hours Study Space door

How it works:

During the library’s regular hours, the room is open and available for all to use, with entrance/exit only from within the library through the wooden door.

During the library’s overnight hours

        • midnight thru 8am Monday – Friday
        • midnight Friday thru 9am Saturday
        • 5pm Saturday thru 11am Sunday
        • midnight Sunday thru 8am Monday

—the room is accessible only to current SHU students, with entrance/exit from outside the library via the card swipe door located on the walkway:Photo oPhoto of exterior door card swipe readerf exterior door card swipe reader

In addition, Dunkin’ Donuts will be open 24/7 from Monday-Friday, closing at 1am Saturday and Sunday, starting Monday, August 30, so students can travel from one space to the other!

Reminder to wear your mask whenever you are inside the library or the After Hours Study Space!

Mabel Wong Honored for 30 Years of Exceptional Service

Mabel A. Wong’s friendly and familiar face has been seen at Walsh Library since it opened in 1994. Mabel, the Walsh Library Circulation Supervisor, received her 30-year Seton Hall service award in March. The original ceremony was postponed last year due to the pandemic and held on Teams this year. Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Michael Silvestro, presented the service award to Mabel. University President, Dr. Joseph Nyre, also spoke at the event. Mabel was presented with a certificate and a pin to commemorate her 30 years of service to the University. Mabel has “a whole collection of pins” for each milestone year she has served at Seton Hall. Mabel was also awarded the McQuaid Medal for Distinguished Service in 2010.

Mabel, the longest tenured employee at Walsh Library, started as a circulation clerk at McLaughlin Library in April of 1989. McLaughlin Library preceded the Walsh Library on the South Orange Campus. Mabel said, “I think back to when I started and it’s a world of difference.” There was no automated circulation system and the circulation staff used punch cards to check books out. Mabel also typed out overdue notices that were sent out by mail. The circulation desk was busier because reserves were available only in print and the ten microfilm machines always had people waiting to use them. Mabel thinks things are better now because the library provides easier access to more information. The best part of the job for Mabel is talking to the students. She is still in touch through Facebook with students she knew from McLaughlin Library. Thank you to Mabel for her exceptional and dedicated service. We hope to see her friendly face at the Walsh Library circulation desk for years to come!

Photo of service pins for 10, 15, 25, and 30 years
Service pins for 10, 15, 25, and 30 years.

 

New Research Procedures in Special Collections

Starting in the Fall semester of 2021, the Archives and Gallery (Special Collections) will operate out of a single reception space at the front desk of Walsh Gallery. Here’s the entrance to Walsh Gallery:

Walsh Gallery Entrance

Visitors looking for both archival and museum materials, as well as individuals with appointments in the department, or researchers looking for rare books or Archdiocesan materials will come here to be directed to where they need to go. Here’s the reception desk:

Gallery Welcome Desk

The Archives Reading Room will remain open by appointment only.  Researchers needing to consult with archival documents or view museum objects will be able to make an appointment to see materials.  The Archives Reading Room will also continue to host classes incorporating archival materials.  Additionally, events centered around Seton Hall’s museum and archives collections may take place in the Reading Room.

Welcome back to campus!  We look forward to seeing you during the 2021-2022 academic year!

University Mask Mandate Extended

Indoor Mask Requirement Extended Until Further Notice

The existing indoor mask requirement, originally announced on July 29, is being extended until further notice. All individuals (vaccinated and unvaccinated) are required to wear a mask at all indoor, nonresidential, on-campus University settings, except when alone or dining [details].

When visiting Walsh Library, you must wear a face mask covering your nose and mouth, at all times.

Library Hours for the 2021 Fall Semester

#SHU_Libraries welcomes new and returning students!

~ The Library is open 7 days a week during the semester ~

**2021 Fall Semester Hours begin on Monday, August 30th**

Monday, August 30th — Tuesday, November 23rd    
Sunday                       11am – midnight
Monday – Friday       8am – midnight
Saturday                     9am – 5pm


Thanksgiving Recess
Wednesday, November 24th — Saturday, November 27th CLOSED


Sunday, November 28th — Sunday, December 5th     
Sunday                       11am – midnight
Monday – Friday       8am – midnight
Saturday                     9am – 5pm


Final Exam Hours
Monday, December 6th — Friday, December 10th     8am – 3am
Saturday, December 11th     9am – midnight
Sunday, December 12th     11am – midnight


Open 24/7
8am Monday, December 13th — 11pm Tuesday, December 21st


Wednesday, December 22nd
8am – 5pm


Christmas Recess
Thursday, December 23rd — Wednesday, January 3rd, 2022 CLOSED

Fall 2021 Hours [printable pdf]

E-ZBorrow is getting an EZ-ier interface!

We’re excited to let you know that E-ZBorrow, the service that allows us to borrow over millions of books held at our 50+ partnering institutions is getting a makeover! Soon you will see a new and improved search interface, allowing users to more easily browse, find, and request materials!

Here’s the new interface:

E-Z Borrow Search Interface

When will this happen?

On Thursday, August 12th we will switch over to the new system.

What’s different?

During the initial rollout, you will use your SHU shortname (e.g. bidenjoe) to request materials. Here’s the login screen:

E-Z Borrow Login Screen

 

What will be the same?

Although the underlying technology is changing, the key benefits of the E-ZBorrow service remain the same. You can still check out books from any one of our 60+ university and research library partners around our region with the same speed, efficiency and convenience that EZBorrow has always provided!

Why the change?

We and our partners have developed a new system that leverages the latest library technology. The system will be more powerful than the current tool we use.

All of this gives you world-class access to library collections that will only improve going forward!

Questions? Contact us!

Although we aim to make this transition as smoothly as possible, we expect there will be questions.  Please reach out to any of our librarians or staff via our chat reference or at our Circulation Desk (973-761-9435 | circulation@shu.edu)!