Two new exhibits on display

Note from the Librarian’s Desk (written by Chelsea Post)

Fall 2016 Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:30a-10:00p

Friday: 8:30a-4:30p Saturday: 9:30a-4:30p Sunday: 1p-10p

Calendar of Events:

Labor Day—

Library Closed

Sept. 5

Apostolate

Begins

Sept. 8

Saint Charles

Golf Classic

Sept. 12

Vianney Cup

Tournament

Sept. 24

Cassock Day Oct. 1

Important Links:

Library Homepage

Online Catalog

LibGuides

RML YouTube

Course Reserves

-In the hallway of Vianney,

you can find A Library’s Special

Collection: Liturgical Books, a

selection of some of our rarest

liturgical books. These include

missals, sacramentaries and

breviaries, as well as more

specialized materials like ordos

and rites.

If you have any questions

about these exhibits, don’t

hesitate to ask a librarian!

VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1

RMLetter Your news about the Library

Every semester, the RML staff

combs through their archival

materials, aiming to find some

hidden treasures from the

seminary’s past to bring to the

spotlight by placing them in

themed displays—and this

time, we have two.

-Located in the library main

stacks, A Sainthood Long Await-

ed: Mother Teresa was inspired

by Mother Teresa’s upcoming

canonization ceremony on

September 4. In 1979, Blessed

Teresa of Calcutta came to St.

Charles Seminary to attend

and speak at the Religious

Sisters Commencement cere-

mony, and RML has a number

of photos and letters from the

event. We also have a painting

from the event itself, depict-

ing Mother Teresa giving her

speech.

It’s time to face it: summer is

over and classes have begun

yet again at St. Charles Semi-

nary. As always, we at RML

continue to work hard to pro-

vide you with the best aca-

demic experiences, from lo-

cating a book for use in a pa-

per to learning good research

habits.

Our focus for this particular

year is interaction. There’s noth-

ing like holding a physical

book in your hands—I for

one love that “old book

smell”—and we want to instill

that desire to interact with

everyone who uses the library.

And there are many ways to

get involved at RML. We’re

hosting a brand new set of

workshops, with more ses-

sions, including repeated clas-

ses, and on more diverse sub-

jects. Starting in October,

we’ll start the library contests,

open to every student, giving

more opportunities to win

prizes throughout the semes-

ter. Even the newsletter you’re

reading now is an avenue you

can take to keep a finger on

the pulse of what’s going on

at RML.

So please, come, visit the li-

brary whenever you get a

chance. We’re always happy to

serve.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

PAGE 2 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1

Despite the advent of digitally-run libraries, our library is

nothing without the people who run it. Here are the friendly

faces you’ll be seeing during your time in RML.

Feeling a little lost? Use this map!

The faces of the Library: Meet the Staff Current Schedule

for RML

Workshops

This is just a handful of the

workshops available for

registration; check the flyers

posted around campus for

the full list!

Tues. Sept. 6

Search Strategies for the Catalog and Databases

Designed for students new to research at the Seminary, this workshop will show them basic instruction on how to search the library’s main page and data-bases.

Level: Beginner

Fri. Sept. 9

How to Read a Book

To some students, reading is a chore – but this work-

shop will give helpful tips for how to read effectively.

Level: Beginner

Mon. Sept. 12

Note-Taking when Reading

Taking notes in class is well-and-good: but what

about taking notes while you read? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to keep an outline of your reading assignments, as well as how to rewrite the main argument of the assignment in your own words.

Level: Beginner to Advanced

Wed. Sept. 14

Six Ways to Spin a Sentence

You’d be amazed at how much your writing can improve when

you switch your sentence structure around! Attend this workshop to learn some how to give your papers more of a “spin.”

Level: Beginner to Advanced

Name: James Humble

Title: Library Director

Email: jhumble@scs.edu

What does he do? As

director, Mr. Humble is

the head of the library,

making the big decisions on how the library

should be run.

Name: Juan De Jesus

Title: Interlibrary Loan

Librarian

Email: jdejesus@scs.edu

What does he do? Mr.

De Jesus is not only the

Interlibrary Loan librarian—meaning that

he sends the requests to other libraries for

their books—but he’s also the “night guy.”

Name: Chelsea Post

Title: Digital Services

Librarian

Email: cpost@scs.edu

What does she do?

The day-to-day opera-

tions of the library are Miss Post’s special-

ty—as well as this newsletter!

Name: Cait Kokolus

Title: VP for Info

Services and

Assessment

Email:

ckokolus@scs.edu

What does she do? Previously the director,

Mrs. Kokolus’ office remains in the library,

and she’s the one you hand your IT and

Copyright forms to.

PAGE 3 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1

What do you imagine when you think

“library”? Is it a hallowed hall, where not a

single word is spoken beyond a “shush”

and those who dare to do otherwise are

quickly shunned from academia? Is it a

place full of ancient tomes where an even-

more ancient librarian sits hunkered at the

desk, ready with a silencing finger to the

lips? We at RML are not quite like that,

but we do share a few similarities with the

stereotypical quiet library.

Have you ever wondered why—the pur-

pose behind those seemingly archaic rules

of the library? Well, allow me to explain:

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#1 - No Food and Drink in the Library

“But some libraries have cafés in them,”

you may be

s a y i n g ,

“how can

you not

allow food

and drink?”

E x c e l l e n t

q u e s t i o n ,

and the

answer is

simple. We care about our books and

technology. So, to even invite the poten-

tial disaster of spilled coffee on keyboards

or potato chip crumbs on books is horrif-

ic. The one exception to this rule is bot-

tled water—but the cap on said water

bottle must be kept secured at all times.

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#2 - Requesting Study Carrels and

Rooms

RML has four study rooms—one on the

upper level, three on the lower—and over

a dozen study carrels for use. Their availa-

bility is on a first-come, first-serve basis,

and anyone can use them, including visi-

tors, either for individual or group study

sessions. That being said, if you want to

reserve a room for research, you can ask a

librarian. This is especially true during mid

-terms and finals, as these spots fill up

quickly, so we suggest that you come in

sooner rather than later to secure your

desk.

For those working on their M.A. in IV

Theology, RML can secure a study carrel

for your use for an entire semester. Talk to a

librarian to reserve your study carrel.

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#3 - Interlibrary Loan

Sometimes, we don’t have the book you’re

looking for. After all, RML is not able to

own a copy of every book known to man,

we’d never have the room for all that

knowledge! However, there is a way to get

the book you’re searching for: Interlibrary

Loan.

All you

have to do

is either

fill out an

o n l i n e

f o r m

(available

under the

“For Stu-

dents” tab

on the library homepage) or talk to Mr.

Juan De Jesus, our Interlibrary Loan ex-

pert. Tell us about the book you’re look-

ing for, and we’ll send the request to any

library in the area that owns a copy. By the

following week, we should have the book

and will email you a notice to inform you

that it has arrived.

Of course, whenever the post office is

involved, things can be delayed. Be sure to

submit your ILL request in advance—

otherwise, you run the risk of not receiv-

ing the book on time.

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#4 - The Mac Computer

You may have noticed that the seminary

uses Dell computers as their technology

product of choice—but there’s a big-

screen Mac computer in the library, right

by the copier and printer. Its sole purpose

is for editing videos shot in the One-

Button Studio in Vianney, as it cannot

connect to the printer or the seminary

network, so we respectfully ask that you

refrain from using it unless you have a

video to edit. If you haven’t edited a video

there before, feel free to ask a librarian or

IT support for assistance.

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#5 - SEPTLA and TCLC member-

ships

In extreme cases, you may not have time

to wait for a book to be delivered through

Interlibrary Loan—what do you do then?

Well, if the book you’re searching for hap-

pens to be in Villanova, St. Josephs or

another nearby college, we can give you a

SEPTLA or TCLC letter of introduction.

This allows you to go to the library of any

college or university in the SEPTLA or

TCLC group and become a member. The

letter is only valid for a semester, so you

will need to keep getting a letter from us

every semester to continue your member-

ship, but it is still a valid option for those

who want to explore what other libraries

in the area have to offer. A full list of the

schools in each group can be found here:

SEPTLA

TCLC

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RML is a beautiful place to study and

work, so let’s do all that we can to keep it

that way and follow the policies.

The Reason Why: Policies of the Library (written by Chelsea Post)

Need Help with Your Writing? Come to a Writing Tutorial

session with Fr. Callaghan!

On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7-9pm,

in the library

I finally got a chance

to read a book over

the summer vaca-

tion; for someone

whose profession is

a librarian, you

would think I would

have more time to

read. But as I read

my mystery novel on the beach, I was

inspired to suggest a good detective

story to all those students who are a

little stressed at the beginning of the

semester—and who would be better to

recommend than Father Brown?

Brought to life by G.K. Chesterton,

Father Brown is described as a short,

stumpy priest with shapeless clothes

and an umbrella, possessing a keen

intellect and an ability to read people

like, well, a book. He solves mysteries

in London, sometimes with the help of

reformed criminal Hercule Flambeau,

and uses his experiences as a priest and

confessor, Father Brown is able to

solve the case with ease. If you are a

fan of Sherlock Holmes, you will find a

new favorite in Father Brown’s cases,

as they are not only enjoyable to read

but have Chesterton’s style of wit, rea-

son and faith.

Father Brown of the Church of Rome: Selected

Mystery Stories by G.K. Chesterton

(PR4453.C4 C54 1996) is just that—a

selection of Father Brown’s cases that

are perfect to introduce you to the

world of the detective priest. –CP

In the new centu-

ry, technology

hasn’t been more

felt by the senses

than in the arts.

Colorful illustra-

tions of future

worlds and classic

stories have been

part of the many topics of the digital

artist, that with just a touch of a but-

ton renders almost useless the noble

paint brush of the artist of old. But no

other classic painter has had more

influence on the new digital approach

to illustration than Howard Pyle.

Creator of the “Brandywine” style,

and an influence to such painters as

N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish and

Frank Frazetta, to name a few, Pyle’s

dynamic illustrations once graced the

covers of magazines and books for

many to wonder about pirates, my-

thology and children’s stories. His

contribution to the art world could be

summarized in one sentence: the pow-

er of imagination, a principle that he

taught to his pupils at Chadds Ford,

PA and continues resonate in today’s

artistic landscape.

Many more things can be said about

this giant of illustration but all that are

interested should check out the book

Howard Pyle: Writer, Illustrator, Founder of

the Brandywine School (ND237.P94 P57

1975). Who knows… you might take

up painting too. –JDJ

Staff Picks for September 2016 Collection Corner

Over the summer break, RML sent more

than a hundred books to the bindery—and

now they’re back, ready to be read. Here are

just a few of the new books now available:

Christ’s Descent into

Hell: John Paul II, Joseph

Ratzinger, and Hans Urs

von Balthasar on the The-

ology of Holy Saturday, by

L y r a P i t s t i c k

(BT470 .P58 2016)

Balthasar’s views on

Christ’s descent into

hell after the crucifix-

ion is a controversial topic, especially when

looking at how St. John Paul II and Pope

Emeritus Benedict XVI viewed it—but are

their theologies truly so different? Pitstick

seeks to find the answer to that question.

The Intolerable God:

Kant’s Theological Journey,

by Christopher J. Insole

(B2790.R4 I57 2016)

Did Kant believe in

God? Judging by his

final philosophical the-

ories, not likely, though

Insole argues that Kant

struggled with issues

that plague believers

today, and that perhaps we can learn quite a

bit from his “theological journey” as we

complete our own.

Mary in 3-D: Icon of

Discipleship, Doctrine, and

Devotion, by Fr. Dennis J.

Billy (BT645 .B55 2016)

Written by a recent

member of the faculty,

this book was printed

for the 150th anniver-

sary of the restoration to

public veneration of the

icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Read

how this icon relates to general Marian stud-

ies through the 3 D’s of discipleship, doc-

trine, and devotion.