In honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Month, it is with pride that the University Libraries offers several resources in this area for those who celebrate their meaningful heritage or wish to learn more about each of these influential cultures.
Our expert liaison to Asian Studies is Dr. Xue-Ming Bao, Electronic Resources Librarian and Associate Professor. He has compiled an information-intensive Library Guide related to all aspects of the Asiatic experience to aid students, faculty, and the public at large with information leads within this field of study. The link to this site can be found here = Asian Studies Library Guide
Complimentary and additional resources can be found via the University Libraries Homepage which provides links to our database, book, and other relevant links including the Monsignor William Noé Field Archives & Special Collections and other subject friendly repositories connected to Seton Hall University. Link = University Libraries Homepage
With the Spring Term reaching a conclusion within days, we are very happy to offer our student body the opportunity to come in-person to Walsh Library.
From information resources needed on final projects, a study space for final examinations, and/or an area to confer with your classmates, our hours of operation have expanded to serve your respective research needs.
Additionally, we will be open to our community during various days and at select hours during the summer months.
Monday, May 7 – 8 am – 12 am
Tuesday, May 9 – Tuesday, May 16 – 24 hours (library closes 11 pm on May 16)
Wednesday, May 17- Friday, May 19 – 8 am – 5 pm
Please consult the following site for our full calendar of operations from May through the rest of the year = Walsh Library – Hours of Operation
If you are interested in finding statistics and catchy infographics, Statista is a great option! With Statista, you can find statistical data on over 80,000 topics from 22,500 sources. You can easily download charts and infographics as PPT, PDF, PNG, and CSV. Look at this interesting infographic about Meta’s Reality Labs division, losing billions of dollars. And Statista content is continuously updated by their expert staff. Statista is available from University Libraries, please check it out when you have a chance.
The recent release of the book entitled: Seton Hall University, A History, 1856-2006. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 2023) by Dr. Dermot Quinn is a detailed work that commemorates the development of our institution over its first 150 years of operation. This work is the detailed product of the documentary vision achieved by Dr. Quinn which required the central usage of primary resources housed within the University Libraries and the Monsignor William Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center in particular. Dr. Quinn noted that our libraries were his “second home” while in the process of researching and writing this volume.
Dermot Quinn is a professor of history at Seton Hal University. Educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and New College, Oxford, his books include Understanding Northern Ireland (Manchester: Baseline Books, 1993), Patronage and Piety: English Roman Catholics and Politics 1850-1900 (Stanford CA: Stanford University Press, 1993), and The Irish in New Jersey: Four Centuries of American Life (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 2004).
As Dr. Quinn wrote in the opening sequence of this tome which provides a helpful introduction to the Story of Setonia: “In 1856 James Roosevelt Bayley, Roman Catholic Bishop of Newark, founded a school in Madison, New Jersey, calling it Seton Hall College in honor of his aunt, Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton. The name was a gesture of piety and a statement of intent. By honoring the greatest promoter of Catholic schools in early nineteenth century America, Bayley wished to continue her work of building American Catholicism through education, charity, and moral instruction. . . . Seton Hall was the seed and fruit of his vision. In the thin soil of mid-Victorian New Jersey Catholicism, he built more than a school. He built a people. . . Bayley’s faith in the progressive value of education, in the pious purposes of Catholic schools, in the powerful generosity of poor people, had to do with the future. . . “ (Quinn, Dermot. Seton Hall University, A History 1856-2006, 1.)
Image of James Roosevelt Bayley, First Bishop of Newark (1814-77). Source: Setonian Diamond Anniversary History of Seton Hall College, 1931
In regard to advance praise, the publisher’s note found on the book jacket of this work expresses the following feelings regarding the effort of Dr. Quinn: “In this vivid and elegantly written history, Dermot Quinn examines how Seton Hall was able to develop as an institution while keeping faith with its founder’s vision. Looking at the men and women who made Seton Hall what it is today, he paints a compelling picture of a university that has enjoyed its share of triumphs but has also suffered tragedy and loss. He shows how it was established in an age of prejudice and transformed in the aftermath of war, while exploring how it negotiated between a distinctly Roman Catholic identity and a mission to include Americans of all faiths.”
When it comes to the size of this volume and the usage of resources perspective from various University Libraries sources total 560 pages total with 60 of those accounting for endnotes that specifically credit each of the sources that represent background information found within the pages of this volume.
Image of the first campus site for Seton Hall College in Madison, New Jersey, 1856-60. Source: Seton Hall University Libraries E-Repository
The University Libraries features copies of the book available for review or checkout from Walsh Library under the LC Call Number: LD4931.S32 Q56 2023. More information on the book proper can be found via the following link = Quinn, Dermot. Seton Hall University, A History 1856-2006
The 27th annual edition of the Petersheim Academic Exposition and its theme of: “Share, Honor, Unite,” will take place from Monday, April 24 – Friday, April 28, 2023. This annual celebration of scholastic accomplishments involves the entire Seton Hall University community including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, administrators, and staff from among the various disciplines.
The following panels are dedicated to accomplishments associated with the University Libraries or feature individuals representing our repository in chronological order . . .
Exploring the Historical Development of U.S. Higher Education – Student Panel
Monday, April 24th = 2:00-3:00 p.m. Walsh Library, Second Floor Commons Area
In this session, a panel of master’s and doctoral students of Higher Education will share their research exploring various facets of the history of American higher education. Panelists will share work on wide-ranging topics including the historical development of: U.S. colleges serving students with disabilities, Greek life at Seton Hall, higher education in prisons, women in postsecondary STEM subjects and courses, remote work in higher education, and the development of the Catholic Archdiocese of Newark’s higher education system in the 1800s and the 1900s.
Ethics Across the Disciplines: Expert Faculty Session
Tuesday, April 25th = 10:00-11:00 a.m.
In this session, faculty experts from a variety of disciplines come together to discuss ethical considerations within their own disciplines and the possibilities of commonalities across different kinds of ethics and ethics in research. This expert panel includes:
LaMar Bolden, Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
John Buschman, Associate Provost for Research and Innovation and Dean of University Libraries
Sulie Chang, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Madison Krall, Assistant Professor of Communication
Link To Attend Via Teams Video = Click here to join the event
DataLab Showcase – Presented by University Libraries
Wednesday, April 26th = 3:00-5:00 p.m. Walsh Library, Second Floor Commons Area
The DataLab is an interdisciplinary project providing data management and data analysis training to students working with faculty on small-scale research projects. Students will use many quantitative and qualitative data analysis software such as Atlas.ti, SPSS, Stata, jamovi and data visualization techniques to analyze and report their project results. Students are required to attend a minimum of four data classes plus participate in hands-on exercises and assignments. DataLab student stipends are paid by the Office of the Provost as part of the Seeds of Innovation
For more information on these and other events including registration requirements please consult the event web site = 2023 Petersheim Academic Exposition
The presence of Lexis Uni (formerly known as Lexis-Nexis Academic) within our offerings of specialized databases is an important resource for students and faculty who are especially interested in current news stories, legal summaries, corporate profiles, and related subject matter.
Lexis Uni Welcome Screen
As outlined on the LexisNexis administrative site, the mission inherent within this resource is to promote the need for continued: “diversity of thought” approach to the access and usage potential found within the content offered through this database. Working with the research community is an ongoing factor when it comes to updating and providing as high a quality information-centered tool as possible. The Lexus Uni site also delivers a global perspective that is a useful option for the general public and academic communities alike.
The Seton Hall University Libraries will pause operations from midnight on Thursday, April 6th and will re-open on Tuesday, April 11th at 8:00 a.m. to allow students, faculty, and administrators to observe Holy Week and the celebration of Passover.
In the interim, if you are interested in learning more about the history and symbolism of Easter and Passover please feel free to consult the following E-Books on both holidays.
Please feel free to also check out a book from our Leisure Reading Collection to take with you:
Visit University Libraries for a drop-in workshop for English 1201/1202 and Business Writing students. Students can get one on one help from our librarians with their research assignments 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29th in the Common Area at Walsh Library.
March is Irish Heritage Month. With this observance in mind and at hand, there are an abundance of resources to share with you.
We are delighted to announce the successful conclusion of our Irish history project at the archives which was generously funded by the New Jersey Historical Commission, Irish Immigrant Solidarity in New Jersey, 1870-Present. This project hired an advanced graduate student in Library Science, Quinn Christie, to process the papers of several Irish fraternal organizations. The cornerstone of the project was processing the papers of the historian of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, John Concannon. This enormous collection of 120 linear feet (120 banker’s boxes of materials) had to be rehoused in archival boxes and folders, organized in a logical way and described so that researchers could find what they were looking for by a simple keyword search. In addition, a collection of 63 fragile registers which recorded the membership records of the Knights of Columbus, had to be preserved, which entailed building custom size boxes for each one from archival materials.
Example of St. Patrick’s Day Historical Resources found in our Special Collections
Our project archivist was so efficient that she completed this work ahead of schedule, allowing time for her and her colleague Sean Cureton to digitize substantial portions of the collections, build digital exhibits, and create a display window just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. In the end, over 1,200 files were digitized, comprising almost 29 GB of data. The digitized materials can be found by exploring the finding aids here:
The Papers of John Concannon and the Ancient Order of the Hibernians
“Irish American Organizations and Political Advocacy Exhibit.” Window Gallery, Walsh Library
And stop by the first floor of Walsh Library to see our window exhibit!
In addition, a vast selection of information resources can be found related to Ireland “Éire” within the Seton Hall University Libraries.
Publications related to the Irish experience cover a wide range of specific topics including culture, history, literature, and religion to name just a few of the interesting themes that await discovery.
You are welcome to access our Library Guide as a starting point for specific Ireland and American Irish-centered content . . .
The Irish have been a popular subject for study on our campus for decades and we have featured specific aspects of our collections within past news stories published over the years. Please feel free to explore more specific highlights found within our archived blog entries . . .
80 years ago Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli was elected Pope, assuming the name Pope Pius XII
Pius XII with tabard by photographer Michael Pitcairn, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
As we approach the 84thAnniversary of Pope Pius XII’s coronation, which took place on March 12, 1939, the Department of Archives and Special Collections and the Walsh Gallery are poised to receive a large bequest of materials from the Estate of Sister Margherita Marchione, a Roman Catholic sister, educator, author and scholar of Pope Pius XII.Sister Marchione joined the Religious Teachers FilippiniofMorristown in 1938 at the age of 16– just one year before the coronation of Pope Pius XII. This event must have made an indelible impression on the young sister, for she would go on to authornumerous books abouthim. In her later years, she was an ardent supporter of his canonization, establishinga small research facility and museum on the grounds of Villa Walshwhere the Filippini Sisters live and teach.
Sister Margherita Marchione in front of one of the many displays she created at Villa Walsh to honor Pope Pius XII. Dated 2010, from her personal collection.
Over time, Sister Margherita compiled an immense collection of books and artifacts on Pope Pius XXII including photographs, relics, paintings, artifacts and the slippers he was wearing at his coronation. Sister Marchione’s bequest is to be accompanied by an extensive compilation of rare books and manuscripts from the sister’s archives.Reviewing the collection in preparation for the transfer of the objects, the gallery and archives staff were amazed by the meticulously organized displays with labels and notes about the artifacts. Photographs were organized with dates, captions and notes about the events and subjects depicted. Objects had notes on their acquisition and display cases kept dust and light from damaging objects. “It is unusual to have a collection come to us with this level of description and organization. It gives us a very real sense of Sister Margherita’s passion and attention to detail – she must have been a force to reckon with having seen all that she had accomplished and her avid documentation of her life’s work,” noted gallery staff.
Sister Margherita Marchioni in 2012 at a mass honoring Pope Pius XII. Photograph from her personal collection.
In her later years, the sister was dedicated to the cause of the canonization of Pope Pius XII. Born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli in 1876 in Rome, he served in numerous offices before ascending to the papacy; secretary of the Department of Extraordinary Ecclesiastical Affairs, papal nuncio to Germany, and CardinalSecretary of State.He ascended to the papacy and was crowned on March 12, 1939, serving until his death on October 9, 1958. The cause of canonization of Pope Pius XII was opened on November 18,1965 by Pope Paul VI during the final session of the Second Vatican Council. He was declared Venerable by Pope Benedict XVI on December19, 2009, the first step on the road to sainthood.
Pope Pius XII’s shoes, worn at his coronation, from Sister Marchione’s collection
When these materials come under the care of the archives and gallery at Seton Hall University, they will become part of a large and distinguished collection of liturgical objects, Catholic material culture, rare books and manuscripts that document the story Seton Hall University and the Roman Catholic Church, particularly of the Archdiocese of Newark. Existing collections include a large assembly of vestments, liturgical objects and rare bibles in addition to papal bulls and portraits of Catholic religious leaders. Before objects are made available for research and exhibitions, they will undergo an assessment by gallery staff, including a rigorous process of documentation, detailed description, photography and preservation in custom archivalmounts to keep them safe for generations to come. The end result will be a searchable – and ultimately – public facing online collection that is of high research value to students, faculty and scholars, as well as exhibitions, projects and programs inspired by the collection. The collection will also be available by request for on-site research in theUniversity Libraries’ Reading Room.
If you would like to see a small assortment of art and artifacts from the university’s collections, visit Google Arts and Culture. The Walsh Gallery has a considerable collection of fine art, artifacts and archeological specimens for use by faculty, students and researchers. For access to this or other objects in our collections, contact us at 973-275-2033 or walshgallery@shu.edu to make a research appointment.
The Walsh Gallery welcomes visits for personal enjoyment,researchand enrichment. We also welcome scheduled group visits that use exhibitions or the university’s collections for pedagogy and research. If you would like to inquire about how the gallery and special collections can support your teaching and learning experience with objects and/or exhibitions, please contact us.
