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2022 Gettysburg College Textbook Survey Full Report, Mary R. Elmquist, Janelle Wertzberger
2022 Gettysburg College Textbook Survey Full Report, Mary R. Elmquist, Janelle Wertzberger
All Musselman Library Staff Works
In Fall 2022, Musselman Library conducted its second course materials survey, this time in collaboration with 10 other liberal arts colleges from around the country. This report compiles the results from Gettysburg College participants' responses. Comparisons are also made to the results from Gettysburg's 2019 survey and the larger group of colleges.
The Faculty Notebook, Spring 2023, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, Spring 2023, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
The Faculty Notebook, September 2022, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, September 2022, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
The Faculty Notebook, April 2022, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, April 2022, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
The Faculty Notebook, September 2021, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, September 2021, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
Change Happens Here, Musselman Library, Gettysburg College
Change Happens Here, Musselman Library, Gettysburg College
Other Exhibits & Events
The posters in this series focus on parts of the Gettysburg College story that have been minimized or neglected altogether in previous histories – particularly with respect to underrepresented groups, issues, and activisms. Based on sometimes incomplete sources, they represent imperfect knowledge and are not comprehensive. They are a beginning, not an ending.
For that reason, we invite your feedback – corrections, additional information, people and events not pictured. We also invite contributions of relevant documents, photos, etc. to the College Archives, or via our digital repository, “What We Did Here: Activism at Gettysburg College.”
The story of …
The Faculty Notebook, April 2021, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, April 2021, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
The Faculty Notebook, April 2020, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, April 2020, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
"I Spent My Whole Summer's Wages... On Books Alone": Gettysburg College Student Textbook And Course Materials Survey, Janelle Wertzberger, Sarah Appedu, Mary R. Elmquist
"I Spent My Whole Summer's Wages... On Books Alone": Gettysburg College Student Textbook And Course Materials Survey, Janelle Wertzberger, Sarah Appedu, Mary R. Elmquist
All Musselman Library Staff Works
We’ve all heard stories of students struggling with textbook costs, but how do our students cope when the price gets too high? Modeled after the Student Textbook and Course Materials Survey conducted by Florida Virtual Campus, Musselman Library’s course materials survey sought to uncover how textbook costs impact the success of Gettysburg College students. Results give insight into participants’ perceptions of how much money they spend, the strategies they use to reduce costs, and the effects of the cost of course materials on their academic success. Attendees will leave the presentation with a greater understanding of the whole Gettysburg College …
Ashley Luskey, Assistant Director Of The Civil War Institute, Musselman Library, Ashley Whitehead Luskey
Ashley Luskey, Assistant Director Of The Civil War Institute, Musselman Library, Ashley Whitehead Luskey
Next Page
In this first Next Page column of the new academic year, Ashley Luskey, Assistant Director of the Civil War Institute, shares which weathered volume she reads each October, her favorite book from her 9th grade English class, and explains her long-time fascination with Varina Davis, wife of Confederate president Jefferson Davis.
Planning & Partnerships: Obtainable Opportunities For Increasing The Intercultural Competencies Of All Library Employees, Miranda Wisor, Meggan D. Smith
Planning & Partnerships: Obtainable Opportunities For Increasing The Intercultural Competencies Of All Library Employees, Miranda Wisor, Meggan D. Smith
All Musselman Library Staff Works
To expand the inclusivity and diversity of the library’s environment, Musselman Library offers a variety of training and educational opportunities for staff and student employees. Using a variety of formats and partnerships with other departments, these efforts have led to intentional changes in library space, services and equipment available, and hiring practices. Practical examples include highlighting events on campus, hosting short film and reading discussions, and utilizing campus speakers.
Farah Ali, Visiting Assistant Professor Of Spanish, Musselman Library, Farah Ali
Farah Ali, Visiting Assistant Professor Of Spanish, Musselman Library, Farah Ali
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In this Next Page column, Farah Ali, Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish, shares why she celebrates “the good, the bad, and the weird” in her reading life, which writer’s grocery lists she would read if given the chance, and why it’s important to read outside of your comfort zone.
The Faculty Notebook, September 2018, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, September 2018, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
The Faculty Notebook, April 2018, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, April 2018, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
Temma Berg, Professor Of English, Musselman Library, Temma F. Berg
Temma Berg, Professor Of English, Musselman Library, Temma F. Berg
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In this first Next Page column of 2018, Temma Berg, Professor of English, shares which texts have had a lasting influence on her teaching career and scholarship, how a chance meeting created a connection between her and one of her favorite childhood literary characters – Anne of Green Gables, which book she likes to give as a gift to friends who are retiring, and why she might just prefer to open another book rather than host a literary dinner party.
A Short Introduction, Ellianie Vega
A Short Introduction, Ellianie Vega
Blogging the Library
I’m a sophomore English w/ Writing Concentration and Women and Gender Studies Major, as well as a Japanese minor. When I was growing up, my public library was a place of refuge and exploration, but it I didn’t exactly consider a profession in the library sciences until recently. As I grew from a book-devouring child to a book-devouring teenager, I realized I was beginning to fall out of love with libraries, and I couldn’t exactly pen why. When I examined the root of my sudden falling out, I found a strange answer; my public and high school libraries didn’t have …
The Faculty Notebook, September 2017, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, September 2017, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
Jing Li, Associate Professor Of Chinese Language And Culture, Musselman Library, Jing Li
Jing Li, Associate Professor Of Chinese Language And Culture, Musselman Library, Jing Li
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In this first Next Page column of the 2017-18 academic year, Jing Li, Associate Professor of Chinese Language and Culture, shares recommendations for Chinese folktales that will help readers “see China in plural forms,” her favorite book to give as a gift, how she got her hands on magazines and comic books to read for fun during her childhood in China, and much more.
In Solidarity, Musselman Library, Salma Monani, Sarah M. Principato, Dave Powell, Brent C. Talbot, Charles L. Weise, Bruce A. Larson, Scott Hancock, Mckinley E. Melton, David S. Walsh, Jennifer Q. Mccary, Kristina G. Chamberlin
In Solidarity, Musselman Library, Salma Monani, Sarah M. Principato, Dave Powell, Brent C. Talbot, Charles L. Weise, Bruce A. Larson, Scott Hancock, Mckinley E. Melton, David S. Walsh, Jennifer Q. Mccary, Kristina G. Chamberlin
Next Page
This edition of Next Page is a departure from our usual question and answer format with a featured campus reader. Instead, we asked speakers who participated in the College’s recent Student Solidarity Rally (March 1, 2017) to recommend readings that might further our understanding of the topics on which they spoke.
The Faculty Notebook, April 2017, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, April 2017, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
Library Statement For Student Solidarity Rally 3-1-17, Janelle Wertzberger, Musselman Library
Library Statement For Student Solidarity Rally 3-1-17, Janelle Wertzberger, Musselman Library
All Musselman Library Staff Works
This document was written to share information about the library's support of the Student Solidarity Rally on 3-1-17.
The Faculty Notebook, September 2016, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, September 2016, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
The Faculty Notebook, April 2016, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, April 2016, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
Suzanne Flynn, Associate Professor Of English, Musselman Library, Suzanne J. Flynn
Suzanne Flynn, Associate Professor Of English, Musselman Library, Suzanne J. Flynn
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In this new Next Page column, Suzanne Flynn, Associate Professor of English, confesses which of the “classics” she hasn’t read, shares which Victorian poets and novelists are among her favorites, and explains how her students connect with literature from the 19th century.
The Faculty Notebook, September 2015, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, September 2015, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
The Faculty Notebook, April 2015, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, April 2015, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
Radost Rangelova, Assistant Professor Of Spanish, Musselman Library, Radost A. Rangelova
Radost Rangelova, Assistant Professor Of Spanish, Musselman Library, Radost A. Rangelova
Next Page
In our newest Next Page column, featured reader Radost Rangelova, Assistant Professor of Spanish, shares with us what she reads for fun and the course it inspired (she had to warn the students NOT to read ahead!); one of the influential works that solidified her passion for the study of gender and the cultural construction of space; and her recommendation of a contemporary Colombian author to read next – perhaps something to add to your holiday wish list?
The Faculty Notebook, September 2014, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, September 2014, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.
Jan Powers, Professor Emerita Of Interdisciplinary Studies And Women, Gender, And Sexuality Studies, Musselman Library, Janet M. Powers
Jan Powers, Professor Emerita Of Interdisciplinary Studies And Women, Gender, And Sexuality Studies, Musselman Library, Janet M. Powers
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In this new Next Page column, Jan Powers, Professor Emerita of Interdisciplinary Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies shares her thoughts on what makes a great novel and where she believes the best literature in the English-speaking world comes from.
The Faculty Notebook, April 2014, Provost's Office
The Faculty Notebook, April 2014, Provost's Office
Faculty Notebook
The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.