News & Notes

If you were in Bella’s shoes, who would YOU pick? You may find it a bit odd for Rentschler Library to be talking about the movie New Moon, but we actually carry Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series right here.  The BOOK version, that is! So maybe you don’t have time to read (or reread) right now [...]

Human Rights & Social Justice–the words can be a bit overwhelming when you think about all of the sadness in the world today. Poverty. Slavery. Abuse. Discrimination. Malnourishment. Genocide. Civil War. We see so much of this on the news & on TV that we seem to only have 2 choices–become immune to it all [...]

Warning–this youtube video may have content that some find offensive and others find outrageously funny.  Our apologies to anyone offended! OK, so the college tips from “Ask a Ninja” are really just for a fun little break from studying, but if you need some REAL help–try “Ask a Librarian“! Whether you’re trying to figure out what [...]

Monopoly MoneyTo celebrate Brad Ricca’s screening of his independent film, “Only Son” here on the Hamilton campus, Rentschler Library is featuring the stars of its illustrated collections. From cartoon strips to graphic novels, we have everything your eyes may crave. Whether you’re a die-hard comic collector, a fan of graphic novels, or a skeptic about [...]

HA! It’s a FRUIT!! According to history.com’s “All About Halloween” website, ” Pumpkins are fruits. A pumpkin is a type of squash and is a member of the gourd family (Cucurbitacae), which also includes squash, cucumbers, gherkins, and melons.” Next question…what’s a gherkin?? If you’re looking to kill a little bit of time before [...]

From NFL football players sporting pink athletic gear ranging from mouthguards to hat brims, to an Illinois bus driver suspended for wearing a pink tie to work, people everywhere are donning pink gear and pink ribbons to increase awareness about breast cancer. Heck, even NASCAR is going pink! If you get a chance, check out [...]

“Hunger is not an issue of charity. It is an issue of justice.” ~ Jacques Diouf, FAO This Friday, October 16th, is World Food Day–”a worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding and informed, year-around action to alleviate hunger” (U.S. National Committee for World Food Day). So, as you grab that pop tart on your [...]

Make sure you pick up your “Frequent Users Card” the next time you stop by Rentschler Library!  Each time you use our services, we’ll mark your card–get ten marks, and you get to pick your prize!  What’s the catch? Well, we’ll only mark your card once per day, and the offer is only good for [...]

According to the American Library Association’s website, the numbers below represent the number of “challenges” made to library materials over the past 8 years.  What’s a “challenge”? It is an attempt to remove or restrict access to an item because the initiator finds it disagreeable for a stated reason. From September 26th through October 3rd, [...]

Worried about H1N1? The online resources below will help you track the flu’s evolution, including the locations of outbreaks and statistics. Stay safe & act smart–follow the flu prevention tips that Miami U. sent out. Rentschler Library has hand sanitizer units in several locations that can/should be used whenever touching items others may have come [...]

You’ve stood in line to buy your textbooks, found notebooks in your favorite color, & have your course scheduled memorized.  You may be excited about seeing some old friends, nervous about making new ones, or downright scared to meet your profs.  However prepared you are and however you are feeling, one thing is certain–classes are [...]