Milne Library News

Milne Library is thrilled to announce the hire of a new special collections librarian! Maureen “Moe” Weinman is responsible for curating and managing the College Archives and Special Collections, supporting instruction and research using the special collections, and evaluating potential and processing accepted donations for the archives and special collections. Please refer to the following information to access the College Archives and Special Collections and related services:

• Classroom instruction: please use the Special Collections Instruction Request form
• College and local history research questions: please send an email to libraryhelp@geneseo.edu
• Access to non-circulating materials in the College Archives and Special Collections: please use the Special Collections Request form. The Special Collections Reading Room (Milne 100A) is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Donations to the College Archives and Special Collections Please contact Moe directly at mweinman@geneseo.edu

Milne Library is now subscribing to Opera magazine. From the magazine website:

“...Founded by opera-lovers back in 1950, and proudly independent ever since, Opera has an unrivalled, trusted network of writers in every corner of the globe. …”

The magazine subscription will support teaching and research in music, theatre, and musical theatre.

Opera magazine is currently accessible via GLOCAT, the library catalog.

The library subscription starts with the very first issue in 1950 to the present issue.

Congratulations to Milne Library Research Instruction Librarians Max Sparkman and Alan Witt on their article publication in the journal Library Trends! Their article, "Claude AI and Literature Reviews: An Experiment in Utility and Ethical Use,"  scans the literature on the benefits and drawbacks of using LLMs in teaching and research. It compares and contrasts two literature reviews on the subject, one written by a human author and one produced by Claude (AI).  Alan and Max's article can be viewed in KnightScholar.

Milne Library is pleased to welcome our alumni and friends!

Geneseo Reunion Weekend: 

• Library Sciences Special Reunion (Friday, 6/6, 3pm-4:30pm)

• Opportunities Rising: Geneseo for Generations Celebration Toast (Friday, 6/6, 7pm-8pm)

• Milne Library Open House (Saturday, 6/7, 9am-11am)

COPLAC (The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges) Summer Summit (Monday, 6/9, 7am-8pm)

Milne Library wishes everyone a safe and happy summer break!

Please note:

There will be no entry through the Milne First Floor (Lower Level) Entrance doors from May 18 through August 24.

Exit through the doors is allowed at any time. 

Our Main Entrance doors will be open during Library Hours throughout the summer.

Everyone is invited to the Milne Library Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m!

Watch the exterior lights shine brightly on the renovated Milne building!

Mark your calendars for the Milne Library Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, April 24, at 8 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served.  

Location: 2nd Floor (Main), Room 215 

The Publishing & Creativity Studio is a space with supplies, tools, and equipment for the Geneseo community to engage with both digital and physical bookmaking on multiple levels—from single-issue handmade zines to fully digital publications.

The studio has markers, paper, crafting supplies, computers, and even a typewriter!  Come on in and create!

Hours: Same as Library Hours