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Go Places! - Third Annual Libraries Week at MITContact:
Heather Denny September 13, 2004 The third annual MIT Libraries Week begins Monday, September 20, 2004. This year's theme, Go Places!, was inspired by travel and transportation milestones such as the 200th anniversary of the first steam locomotive run, the 100th anniversary of the construction of the Panama Canal, the 100th anniversary of the opening of the New York City subway and other significant events. The MIT Libraries invite you to embark on your own journey of discovery by exploring MIT's library system, collections and resources. From navigating the galaxy to traveling around the globe, discover the Libraries' extensive collections of travel guides, atlases, maps, photos and music from all over the world and even out-of-this-world! During Libraries Week, take a self-guided tour of the Libraries or take advantage of one the following opportunities to meet library staff and win prizes: Photos with Tim Beaver · Stata Center · Monday, September 20, 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.Have your photo taken with MIT's famous mascot, Tim Beaver! Tim will be at the Libraries' new Information Intersection location in the Stata Center (Building 32-Student Street) from 11a.m. to 3p.m. Library staff will snap your photo and email you a digital copy (suitable for sharing with family and friends)! All participants will be automatically entered into a raffle for prizes. Food for Thought · Various library locations (see schedule below) · All weekTake a study break to enjoy complimentary snacks and chat with a librarian specializing in your field:
Meet Library Staff · Student Center · Wednesday, September 22 , 11:00a.m-3:00p.m.Discover how the Libraries' information experts can help you with your studies and research. Need to find information on a research topic, learn about helpful services like InterLibrary Borrowing, or find out who your librarian is? Staff will be on hand at the Student Center to answer your questions, talk about library resources, and share helpful tips. Pick up handouts and other give-aways too. authors@mit · Room 32-155 · Thursday, September 23 , 5:30p.m.Join us for an authors@mit event with MIT Associate Professor of Anthropology and Science and Technology Studies, Joe Dumit. Professor Dumit will discuss his book, Picturing Personhood: Brain Scans and Biomedical Identity . In the first book to examine the cultural ramifications of brain-imaging technology, Dumit provides a fascinating look at how PET scans are created and used and how they are ultimately changing the way we think about our minds. This event is co-sponsored by the MIT Press Bookstore. The Original Boston Shoreline--A Walking Tour led by Michael Noga of the MIT Science Library · Starts at Boston National Park Service Visitor's Center · Saturday, September 25 , 10a.m.Have you ever looked at an old map of Boston
and wondered how the city changed from a small outpost
on a long peninsula to the current shape? This walking
tour gives an idea of how the landscape of Boston
has changed. The tour starts at the Old State House
and travels through parts of Boston where land was
created and hills leveled. Along the way, you'll
see several historical and architectural landmarks. For more information about the MIT Libraries and Libraries Week events visit: http://libraries.mit.edu/. For assistance with research or course-related questions, database searches and using Library collections call 4-2ASK , stop by a reference desk or click the Ask Us! link available on most Library web pages.
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