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Ginn Library building from the outside
New JumboSearch

Jumbosearch, our discovery system and catalog has been updated, and previous users will notice some differences in the way it searches and displays results.  Don't hesitate to ask us if you have any questions about finding information or techniques for searching the new system.
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Sea Power book cover
Sea Power

Sea Power is here!  Check out the latest book by Dean Stavridis, and the first book added to our new library catalog!

 
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New Ginn Library website is live!

If you're reading this announcement, you've probably noticed that the new Ginn Library website is no longer in beta.  We're excited to finally launch our new web-precense after countless discussions on content and organization, focus groups with students and faculty, and hours of design and develpment work.  Over the course of the coming semester, we will continue to modify things on the site, and would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and feedback.   
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Therapy Pets

Therapy pets are coming back to Ginn. During reading or exam period each semester, we invite some pets from Tufts' Paws for People, to come visit with the students. This winter we will have three dogs providing comfort. Paws for People is a non-profit associated with the Cummings Veterinary School of Medicine at Tufts. They provide education, evaluation, and mentorship for people looking to use their pets as therapy animals. They also coordinate the pets and handlers, all volunteers, to visit various communities. This is the third...
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Puzzles at Ginn
Ginn's got puzzles!

Need a quick break from your studies? Pick a piece of puzzle to place at Ginn Library. Through the end of December we'll be featuring a small selection of jigsaw puzzles just outside of the Reading Room.  Wander over and try your hand at solving a bit when you have a chance!

 
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