Smith Library Center News
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Announcing New Popular Reading Collection
The Smith Library Center is excited to introduce a new popular fiction book display sponsored by Baker & Taylor. Every six weeks, the library will be leasing 10 - 20 titles. These titles will include bestsellers and highly anticipated new releases in a variety of genres. The new books will be displayed on the first floor of the SLC next to Maria’s Cafe. New titles will be available on their publishing date.
A suggestion box will be available for students, staff, and faculty to provide book/author/genre suggestions. Although not every suggestion may be fulfilled, we will do our best to accommodate your requests. Books may be checked out for up to 14 days. The loan policy is accessible under “Best Seller.” Due to the nature of this program, ILL requests and Texshare card holders are excluded from checkout of this collection. To ensure the books circulate to several interested patrons, titles may not be put on hold before they arrive at the library, and checkouts cannot be extended past the two weeks.
We will list the titles in each new shipment below. Please follow us on Instagram @smith_library_su or Facebook to see when the new books will be available. The first set of books will be ready for checkout on August 21st, 2023.
August - September Selections
Ice by Amy Brady
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas*
The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
Good Fortune by C.K. Chau
The Librarianist by Patrick Dewitt
House of Marionne by J. Elle*
The Carnivale of Curiosities by Amiee Gibbs
Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
The Legacies by Jessica Goodman*
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
Unnecessary Drama by Nina Kenwood*
The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye
Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead
Parachute Women by Elizabeth Winder
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
* Arriving at the end of AugustPlease reach out to Emily Thorpe with any questions at thorpe1@southwestern.edu.
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Celebrate Literature at the Edible Book Festival
Join us for the SLC’s 2023 Edible Book Festival sponsored by Mosaic.
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Special Collections: Available by Appointment
Due to the current releveling project, access to Special Collections is available by appointment only. Research requests or collection inquiries may be emailed to Megan Firestone.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Inquiries about Special Collections may be sent to Megan Firestone, Head of Special Collections, Archives, and Digital Initiatives, at firestom@southwestern.edu. -
Homecoming Display, 2022
Special Collections and Archives highlights some of its extensive campus memorabilia.
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Join Us at the 30th Anniversary of the John Tower Papers
A public remembrance of Senator Tower celebrating Southwestern University’s Special Collections, November 4, 2:00-5:00pm
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2nd Annual Banned Book Read-Out
The Smith Library Center is pleased to announce our annual Banned Books Read Out on October 20th, 2022 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM.
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Tower Family Makes Archive a Permanent Part of the John G. Tower Collection
The late senator’s papers offer a wealth of historical sources for scholars and students.
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A Close-Knit Community
Faculty, staff, and STEM majors crocheted together virtually all year, culminating in an on-campus exhibit and a new student organization.
