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Fondren Library, located at the center of Rice University's academic quad, is a key center of learning in our educational community, providing access to scholarly information, research support, library instruction, and computing and study facilities.

Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again? 🚶🏽‍♀️Tag someone you’d use one of these lines on 💌🙈   ...
02/10/2025

Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again? 🚶🏽‍♀️

Tag someone you’d use one of these lines on 💌🙈

🎈🥳In honor of Charles Dickens’ birthday, let’s highlight one of the serialized editions of Bleak House in our collection...
02/07/2025

🎈🥳In honor of Charles Dickens’ birthday, let’s highlight one of the serialized editions of Bleak House in our collections (in Woodson Research Center, of course). Published by the firm of Bradbury & Evan’s, the work first appeared monthly from 1852-1853. Each part consisted of 32 pages of text illustrated by two plates, and cost a shilling. 🎂

Today, we’d like to highlight an iconic (if you ask me) conversation between two Black q***r writers and philosophers, N...
02/06/2025

Today, we’d like to highlight an iconic (if you ask me) conversation between two Black q***r writers and philosophers, Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin. ✍🏽🎙️🫂 “A Dialogue” gives their audience an insight into two perspectives within the Black community on several topics, many of which are still relevant today.

A clip can be viewed on the second slide, but the full video is available on Shout-tv.com. The full transcript can be accessed through our catalog with your Rice NetID.

Join us on our socials this   as we celebrate the theme of African-Americans and labor. We honor the invaluable contribu...
02/02/2025

Join us on our socials this as we celebrate the theme of African-Americans and labor. We honor the invaluable contributions of Black authors and creators who have enriched our understanding of the Black experience, encouraged progress, and re-taught us American history. Explore our extensive collection of titles and materials that make Black history accessible to our community. Let's learn, celebrate, and create a welcoming space together at Rice University.

Heavy has won many awards, was named one of the best books of 2018 by several publications, and has been praised by the one and only Alice Walker. Dive into this account of a Black Southern Experience, an opportunity gifted to the public by a talented Black author.

This beautiful and complex memoir is available in our collection and the ebook is available through our website.

Photo Credit: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

It's a  ! We've stumbled upon some blue books in Fondren this week. Share your favorite blue book with us in the comment...
01/31/2025

It's a ! We've stumbled upon some blue books in Fondren this week. Share your favorite blue book with us in the comments or tag us in a picture of it! 📘💙

Visit the Brown Fine Arts Library on the third floor of Fondren to explore a unique exhibit featuring proof sheets for I...
01/30/2025

Visit the Brown Fine Arts Library on the third floor of Fondren to explore a unique exhibit featuring proof sheets for Igor Stravinsky’s L'Histoire du Soldat (The Soldier's Tale), heavily annotated by the composer himself. 🎶 This exhibit offers a rare glimpse into the meticulous process of music correction and composition.

This exhibit complements the Shepherd School Chamber Players’ performance on
tomorrow, January 31, 2025, 7:30pm, at Stude Concert Hall. 🎻

To view the full L'Histoire du Soldat proof sheets collection, part of the Igor Stravinsky Archive (MS 0753), email [email protected] to set up an appointment!

This collection was curated by Keith Chapman, our Music Librarian and K. Sarah Ostrach, our Art & Architecture Librarian.

Don't miss this chance to delve into the world of Stravinsky! 🎼✨

At Fondren Library, we are privileged to be the preservers of Rice University's rich history. Recently, we had the honor...
01/27/2025

At Fondren Library, we are privileged to be the preservers of Rice University's rich history. Recently, we had the honor of hosting Mary Hale Lovett McLean, the second-oldest grandchild of Edgar Odell Lovett, Rice's founding president, and his wife, Mary Ellen Hale Lovett.

Mary celebrated her 90th birthday by bringing her family to explore the Woodson Research Center, where they delved into the Lovett family's remarkable contributions to our university. From overseeing the initial architectural planning to shaping the curriculum, Edgar Lovett's vision laid the foundation for the institution we cherish today.

The Lovett family's visit was a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of their legacy. As Eliza Ozden, the great-great-granddaughter of the Lovetts, expressed, "It's really amazing to see the impact my great-great-grandparents have had at the university and how it shaped what the university is today."

We are proud to preserve and share these stories, ensuring that the values and dedication of those who came before us continue to inspire future generations.

Read more about the visit in Andrew Bell's article in Rice News: https://news.rice.edu/news/2025/father-and-mother-lovett-rice-legacy-passed-down-through-generations

Photos by Gustavo Raskosky at Rice News.

Join us for our annual Lunar New Year celebration! 🎉 📅 Wednesday, January 29 🕒 3:00-5:00pm 📍 Fondren’s Lobby✨ Design and...
01/24/2025

Join us for our annual Lunar New Year celebration! 🎉

📅 Wednesday, January 29 🕒 3:00-5:00pm 📍 Fondren’s Lobby

✨ Design and craft bookmarks ✨ Make holiday greeting cards ✨ Create festive lanterns ✨ Test your chopstick skills with M&Ms ✨ Snap photos with the Lunar New Year banner ✨ Taste traditional Chinese candies ✨ Browse Asian book exhibits

📚 Access the LibGuide: Fondren Library Lunar New Year Annual Celebration for more info on relevant books and resources.

Don't miss out on the fun! 🎊

We feel it too. Stop by Fondy anyway, we don’t have ❄️snow but we are finally open! Yay!
01/23/2025

We feel it too. Stop by Fondy anyway, we don’t have ❄️snow but we are finally open! Yay!

Due to extreme weather, Fondren Library will operate on a limited schedule and with limited services on Wednesday, Janua...
01/22/2025

Due to extreme weather, Fondren Library will operate on a limited schedule and with limited services on Wednesday, January 22, from 12 PM to 5 PM. Please stay tuned for updates on when we will fully reopen. Visit emergency.rice.edu for more information.

Due to extreme weather conditions, Fondren Library will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. Please stay tuned for updates ...
01/20/2025

Due to extreme weather conditions, Fondren Library will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. Please stay tuned for updates regarding reopening or potential closures for Wednesday. Find additional information at emergency.rice.edu.

Stay safe and take care! 🌨️❄️

Happy MLK Weekend Hours from Fondren Library ✨📚In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Fondren Library will have special...
01/16/2025

Happy MLK Weekend Hours from Fondren Library ✨📚

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Fondren Library will have special hours this weekend. Make sure to plan your visit accordingly. Enjoy the weekend and take a moment to reflect on Dr. King's legacy. See you at the library! 📖💡

Spring into Fondren this semester 🌸We are blooming with new books, new puzzles, new vibes (maybe -- y'all usually bring ...
01/10/2025

Spring into Fondren this semester 🌸

We are blooming with new books, new puzzles, new vibes (maybe -- y'all usually bring the vibes), and official hours for the spring semester! 📚✨

Happy ✨first✨ Whiteboard Wednesday of 2025! Here’s a selection of some of the hard work students did during finals in De...
01/08/2025

Happy ✨first✨ Whiteboard Wednesday of 2025! Here’s a selection of some of the hard work students did during finals in December and a couple newer items we’ve already spied. We are always so proud of our students 🥹 and how hard they work! Come see us soon and leave more staggering whiteboard work for us to admire.

❄️☃️ Holiday Hour updates! We hope to see you all when we’re open 🫶🏽
12/20/2024

❄️☃️ Holiday Hour updates! We hope to see you all when we’re open 🫶🏽

Need a better understanding of the DMC and their services? There’s a little introduction video on the DMC’s webpage 🙂‍↕️...
12/18/2024

Need a better understanding of the DMC and their services? There’s a little introduction video on the DMC’s webpage 🙂‍↕️ because librarians love making your life easier, using technology, and most of all, 🧑🏻‍💼📈📎🕴️💻

(And yes, we did just search business emojis and keyboard smashed — like we said, we love technology hehe)

With students away, library staff will play…! In fact we’ve been wearing silly holiday hats🧑‍🎄 and ugly seasonal sweater...
12/16/2024

With students away, library staff will play…! In fact we’ve been wearing silly holiday hats🧑‍🎄 and ugly seasonal sweaters🎄, leading up to the gingerbread house contest. Still on campus? Come vote for your favorite gingerbread house! Each was made by a library staff department. Try not to eat them, though…

Did you make it to our study break today? 🍪🎅☕️Here’s a quick recap of some of the fun and snacks we all enjoyed. Thanks ...
12/11/2024

Did you make it to our study break today? 🍪🎅☕️Here’s a quick recap of some of the fun and snacks we all enjoyed. Thanks to the 🎶 for contributing to making this such a good time! Study hard Owls, but not too hard. 🦉

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