O'Grady Library hours during spring break

In case you're sticking around over spring break and hoping to get a little extra studying in -- or if you'd like to check out a laptop, digital or video camera, other cool technology, or some light reading material -- the library will be open during limited hours. Here's the breakdown, starting tomorrow:

Sat-Sun, March 17-18:	Closed
Mon-Tue, March 19-20:	8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, March 21:	Closed (Saint Benedict's Day)
Thu-Fri, March 22-23:	8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat-Sun, March 24-25:	Closed

If you're around, come on in and say hi! And since it's Friday, though it has nothing to do with anything, check out this video, which is one of the coolest things I've seen on the internet in awhile.

Eight Bad A** libraries

It may be too late to alter your Spring Break travel plans, but just in case you're travels take you to Belarus, Italy, Brazil, or even downtown Seattle, the folks at Buzzfeed have compiled a list of eight must-see libraries you need to include on your itinerary.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday!

Theodore Geisel, better known to generations of children as Dr. Seuss, was born today in Springfield, MA in 1904. You can check out some fun facts about his life from Time Magazine, or better yet, check out some actual Dr. Seuss books from the O'Grady Library.

The Curriculum Room in the Lower Level has shelves of picture books just waiting for some young readers in your life, including some Seussian classics. Go exploring and see what you find. Oh the places you'll go!

Check out our cool technology!

Gorillapod!

Despite our best efforts, many of you may yet be unaware that, deep within the recesses of the library (behind the circulation desk), there rests a veritable trove of technological treasure!

Thankfully, much like Indiana Jones (sans hat), our work study student, Cory, has discovered and documented these devices for your delight and edification.

From Flip video recorders, to voice recorders, to a Kindle, to a horde of digital cameras; the library has a ton of great technology available for you to check out. You can read Cory's descriptions over on the post she made, and come in and check out our fun toys anytime at the library circulation desk.

Check 'em out at SMU Tech Tutorials: Library Toys.

The Vatican, Wikipedia and Plagiarism

Even those striving for the light can fall prey to the ease of copying without attribution in the 21st Century. The Vatican has admitted that it used the Italian version of Wikipedia as a source for the press releases of 22 new cardinals, and sometimes failed to site the borrowed text. Presumably, those at fault will not have an upcoming visit to the Dean's Office, but perhaps the confessional box?