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06/01/2026

Over the weekend, Connecticut College welcomed alumni back to campus for reunion festivities! The Linda Lear Center hosted “Become Part of Conn History: Tell Your Story for the College Archives,” an oral history project where alumni captured and preserved their memories of their time at Connecticut College.

We’re grateful to everyone who participated and shared their stories. Pictured are a few of the alumni and interviewers who made this year’s project possible:

1. Anne Baade, class of 1981, and Drew Ketterer, class of 1971
2. Joe Mastrangelo, class of 1976, and Judy Heldman Oxman, class of 1971
3. Ashley Hanson, class of 1982, and Eva Cahalan Shea, class of 1991
4. Dr. Patricia Di**le, class of 1976, and Bailey Rodgers, Linda Lear Special Collections Librarian

All oral histories are transcribed and added to Digital Commons, where anyone can access them online. Oral histories from previous years are available now. Keep an eye out for these new stories coming soon!

05/27/2026

Happy 119th birthday to Rachel Carson, the scientist and writer who changed how we see our relationship with the natural world 🌊✨

The Shain Library and Lear Center are honored to steward The Linda Lear Collection of Rachel Carson, a remarkable archive compiled by Carson’s biographer, Dr. Linda Lear. The collection includes oral histories from Carson’s colleagues, personal correspondences, and Dr. Lear’s research notes.

The collection is open for research at the Linda Lear Center. Whether you’re a scholar, student, or environmental advocate, these materials offer an intimate look at Carson’s life and lasting impact.

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” —Rachel Carson 🌿

05/17/2026

Congrats on finished the spring semester! 🎉🎓Now, let’s tackle those summer goals together. We are open all summer with spaces to work, research, and recharge. Our hours may vary for holidays, so check the link in our bio for the most up-to-date schedule. 🗓️

05/15/2026

We’re still basking in the evidence of all your hard work 📖💪 Thanks for making the library your go-to-study spot during finals! The dedication, the focus, the hustle 🥳👏 You crushed it, Camels! 💙

05/01/2026

The Linda Lear Center, Digital Scholarship, and History department are proud to present the virtual exhibition launch for the Settler Colonialisms Archive on May 4th, 1:30 PM at the Visualization Wall in Shain Library.

Join students from HIS 339: Settler Colonialisms to examine the Campbell Family of Belfast collection through the theoretical framework and histories of settler colonialism. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

04/30/2026

Psst…wanna see something cool? 😎 Our Special Collections Librarian, Bailey, pulled a shovel from the Linda Lear Center and it has made us curious about what students got up to back in the day. Swing by the Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives on the 2nd floor to see more! You might be suprised by what you find. 👀

04/29/2026

Congratulations and thank you to our Library & Information Technology (L&IT) senior student workers! 🥳🎓✨ On April 24th, the senior students that have worked for L&IT gathered with L&IT staff in recognition of their service. Books were chosen by L&IT staff with the students in mind and were purchased by the library to acknowledge the value each student has contributed to L&IT. The books are currently on display on the 1st floor of Shain Library.

04/27/2026

Plot twist: studying is optional at this library event 🤭 Swing by DeStress Fest on Tuesday, May 5th for a well deserved study break. We have outdoor games, crafts, snacks, and good vibes. See you at the library! 😎🌳⚽️☀️

04/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our Bookend Painting Event! 🖼️🎨✨The results are spectacular and we can’t wait to do this program again! You can see these painted bookends in action on our first floor Poetry display.

10/08/2025

✨Your new book obsession is hiding in plain sight! ✨All of our “Mystery Date with a Book” selections are secretly wrapped and under 300 pages. So, you can enjoy a thrilling, quick read without the commitment. Unwrap a suprise, and let the literary adventure begin! 🥳

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