A trio of tripeds are currently on display in McCabe Library. Philip Stern '84, made these “hybrid” sculptures of copper tubing and cement—blending representation of human forms with abstract curves and found objects. Stern is generally interested in ideas questioning the precise definition of human identity—where we stand in relation to other animals, plants, and objects, and how we cope with a radically changing environment. After studying art at Swarthmore, he went on to receive an MFA from the University of Pennsylvania in sculpture. The three works on display in the library are Time Curling In (2004), Hybrid 1 and Hybrid 2 (2006).
Tripeds visit the library!
Library Suggestion Book Online!
Want the library to buy a certain DVD? Love the new rug? Post your questions, thoughts, and purchase suggestions as comments here, and you'll get an answer from a librarian. Or just read what others have to say. We want to know what you think!
Want to take a look at the last page? It's available here!
Art and Artifact Collections Database Update
Though yet another school year has come to an end, things are just beginning to heat up the Art and Artifact Collections. Check out the latest news at: http://artandartifacts.blogs.brynmawr.edu/
Special Collections Spotlight: Maxfield Parrish's Chemistry Notebook, 1890
The artist and illustrator Maxfield Parrish attended Haverford for three years but did not graduate. Among the many items in the Parrish collection is his notebook containing descriptions of thirty-three chemistry experiments carried out between February 7 and May 23, 1890, as well as a preliminary outline of laboratory procedures and equipment. In addition to the text written in india ink in Parrish's distinctive hand, many of the experiments are illustrated with fanciful and highly decorative watercolor and ink drawings. These illustrations range from small head and tail pieces to double page representations of experiments being carried out by elfin lab assistants. The Chemistry Notebook is prized not only as a record of academic activity at the end of the 19th century but also for its unique glimpse into the formation of an important artistic talent. While sanctioned artistic outlets were very meager during Parrish's tenure at Haverford, the college has since amassed a fine collection of artworks, most of which are available for personal study in Special Collections.
Off campus access to library resources over break
Doing research over the summer but won't be near campus? Don't worry - No matter where you are, you can easily access your Library's extensive online resources!
Bryn Mawr: Go to the Library home page and click Off Campus Access under the menu at left. After logging in with your email account, you'll be brought to the Library's front page, from which you can navigate to the resources you need.
Haverford: Current Haverford faculty, students and staff may request an Off Campus VPN login account. With this account and the VPN client installed on your computer, you can access the Library's thousands of online journals and databases from anywhere in the world. Go to VPN at Haverford for more information about downloading the software and requesting an account.
Swarthmore: Click the Off Campus Access link on Tripod on the Library's web page, or just click here and enter your network username and password.
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