Nimitz Library News

Spring 2024 I

Welcome to the Fantail!

In celebrating Nimitz Library’s 50th anniversary during the fall semester, the library held a contest to finally give a name to renovated space on the main floor that overlooks College Creek and the Severn River. A committee reviewed over 30 contest submissions, and a winner was chosen: the Fantail, submitted by MIDN Ethan Borst. In his submission, MIDN Borst explained that the fantail is the aft-most deck of a ship, just like how the renovated space is at the back of Nimitz. It is also similarly open in nature since helicopters use the fantail as a place to land on some ships, and the renovated space has a feeling of openness with the room's height and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking College Creek. Next time you’re in Nimitz, come relax or get some work done in the Fantail!

Jane Austen exhibit open in the Annapolis Room

Last semester, midshipmen from the Jane Austen’s World class curated an exhibit on Austen and her time period using items from Special Collections & Archives and the USNA Museum. Visitors can view notable editions of Austen’s works, other books that influenced or informed her writing, and a naval officer’s coat from the era. The exhibit is open to visitors on weekdays in the Annapolis Room (Ni325), 1230-1630, through 31 January.

Don't forget to return library books!

The typical checkout period for a library book is 28 days.  If you need material longer, you can request to renew the book(s) on your library account.  If you forget to return a library book we'll send you an email reminder - and then a speeding ticket if your book is more than 10 days late.  If you still haven't gotten the message and your book ends up 44 days late, you'll get a conduct offense.  We’re working on making book returns even easier - keep an eye out for a new book return closer to Bancroft later this semester. 

Get research help in person and online

Writing a research paper? Need help finding the best resource for an assignment? The subject specialist librarians are here for you! If you’re in Nimitz, stop by the Research Help Desk on the first deck. If you don’t want to leave Bancroft (or can’t leave Bancroft), get help via chat by clicking on the orange “Need help?” bar on the right side of the Nimitz website. We’re available Sunday through Friday, and this includes evenings starting Sun 21 Jan. You can find Research Help Desk and chat hours here.

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