Lane Library, Ripon College

THANK YOU to Allison Slowiak, a History and Music major and Ancient, Renaissance, and Medieval Studies minor from Kiel, WI. She's worked as a circulation assistant since the fall of 2021 and her post-Ripon plans include pursuing her Master's degree in Library and Information Science.

Alli's favorite thing about working at the library is finding things in the stacks because it's like a little scavenger hunt. Her favorite book is To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers. Congratulations on graduating and best wishes for the future, Alli!

We're ready for you! Our book sale is ready to browse NOW through next Monday, May 2! We hope you'll stop by. 📚😍

This week we're featuring Ryan Schmit, a Sports Management major and Communication minor from Appleton, WI. He's worked as a circulation assistant at the library since the fall of 2020. Ryan's post-Ripon plans include working with the Timbler Rattlers as their Ticket Sales Intern this summer and continuing to coach club volleyball in the area.

His favorite thing about working at the library is its atmosphere and says that, "everyone I work with there is awesome. I always feel more relaxed when I go to the library whether it is to do homework, work at the front desk, or just relax from long days." Ryan's favorite book is The Soul of a Team by Tony Dungy. THANK YOU for your work at the library, Ryan, and we wish you all the best!

Our book sale starts next Tuesday, April 26, and runs through May 2nd - you won't want to miss it! 📚😍 Paperbacks are $0.50 and hardbacks are $1. Fill up a grocery bag for $10. Students get additional bags half off!

THANK YOU to Brooklyn Hogan, our archives assistant! Brooklyn is a Psychobiology major from Barneveld, WI. She's worked at the library since her first year at Ripon. Brooklyn's post-Ripon plans include continuing her education in ABA Psychology.

Her favorite thing about the library is its atmosphere, which allows her to relax and focus on tasks. Brooklyn's favorite book is The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. Many thanks, and best of luck in the future, Brooklyn!

This week we're saying thank you to Lupita Aviles, a Spanish major and Studio Art minor from Wichita Falls, TX. She's worked as a circulation assistant at the library since the fall of 2019. Lupita's post-Ripon plans include pursuing a Master's degree in Latin American Studies.

Her favorite thing about working at the library is roaming through the stacks when shelf-reading and finding interesting books. She also loves the couches on Floor 2A! Lupita's favorite book is Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan. THANK YOU for all of your work at the library, Lupita, and best of luck in the future!

It's the time of year where we recognize and say a big THANK YOU to our graduating library student workers! 🎉

First up is Abby Maas, an English & Psychology major and History minor from Appleton, WI. She's worked at the library since the fall of 2021 and spent many hours here helping out over winter break, too! Abby's post-Ripon plans include pursuing a Master's degree in Social Work.

Her favorite thing about working at the library is getting to see the new books when they come in and the library's quiet, relaxed environment. Abby's favorite book is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Thank you for all of your help at the library, Abby, and may the odds be ever in your favor! 😉

Today we're featuring one of our displays: LGBTQIA+ History. 🌈 Many thanks to student assistant Kaitlyn Von Behren for her work in putting this excellent collection of books together. In case you didn't know, ALL display books can be checked out, and we encourage you to make use of them!

In honor of Open Ed Week (March 7-11), students shared their responses to the statement: "With the money I spent on textbooks this semester, I could have..."

Textbooks are a financial burden for many college students. OER (open educational resources) are excellent tools for reducing this burden. OER come in all formats, from videos, textbooks, images, and more. What they have in common is their use of open licenses, which allow you to share and edit the resources. Beyond their financial benefits, OER can also encourage creativity and innovation in the classroom!

To learn more about these awesome resources, check out our guide to OER: https://ripon.edu/guide/open-educational-resources-oer/

Found in the stacks. We agree, it pays to read. :)

It's time! March Book Madness is back. This year’s theme is heroes vs. villains...will good or evil prevail?

To compete, pick up a bracket at the front desk or email [email protected] to request one. Fill it out with your predictions for which characters will move on and return to the desk or by email by 5pm on Monday, March 7th. Be sure to vote in each round to determine which characters move through the ranks. Voting will take place via emailed Google Forms.

The 3 highest-scoring brackets will win Mugs giftcards (prizes limited to students only)!

Join us next Tuesday at 11am for a Zotero workshop in the Waitkus Lab! Enjoy tea and hot chocolate as you learn how to get the most out of Zotero. Zotero is an excellent tool for generating citations and keeping your research organized. All levels of familiarity with Zotero are welcome, and seniors and Catalyst 300 students are especially encouraged to attend!