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@MarianLibraryUD

The Marian Library serves as a center for scholarship on the Blessed Virgin Mary. Check out our many collections today!

 Univ. of Dayton, Dayton OH
udayton.edu/marianlibrary/
Joined February 2015
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Books have history? @MarianLibraryUD's Henry Handley offered a unique-to-UD learning opportunity: udayton.co/Zqp Gifts to the Marian Library Fund enhance student engagement with collections. Give early or on #1Day1Dayton April 9 at ud.social/Oa
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It's never "too soon" for Christmas around here!🎄The @MarianLibraryUD's annual display of Nativities from around the world opens Nov. 20. Make your plans to visit: go.udayton.edu/christmas-exh…
The artist imagines the Holy Family’s escape to Egypt accompanied by three saints, including St. Francis in the middle with birds resting on his hands.

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Celebrating 80 years of the Marian Library @udayton @marianlibraryud This world-renowned center is dedicated to the study and preservation of resources on the Blessed Virgin Mary. Through scholarship and devotion, they have advanced Marian theology for decades. 🎉💙
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Reminder that our building is closed this week! Library assistance is available at udayton.edu/libraries/help.p…
Roesch Library (@roeschlibrary) profile pictureRoesch Library@roeschlibrary10 Jul 2023
A construction project will require our electricity to be shut off for one week, 7/31-8/6. The Roesch Library building will be closed, and there will be no access to study spaces, offices or physical collections. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience!
Roesch Library building closed due to construction 7/31-8/6 No access to study spaces, offices or physical collections Library assistance available at udayton.edu/libraries/help.php We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

ALT Roesch Library building closed due to construction 7/31-8/6 No access to study spaces, offices or physical collections Library assistance available at udayton.edu/libraries/help.php We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

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. @MarianLibraryUD Director Kayla Harris discusses "The challenges of archiving the internet" @Marketplace marketplace.org/shows/market…
The challenges of archiving the internet (rerun)

The challenges of archiving the internet (rerun)

Cultural and historical content on the internet can be preserved, but technical barriers and getting people to care can get in the way.

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Looking for the perfect holiday weekend read? The summer edition of @daymag is now live — digitally or in your mailbox. Happy reading! ud.social/HG
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If you're local, stop by our Rose Gallery to see "Women Icon Makers of West Ukraine." Friday is this traveling exhibit's last day in Dayton. go.udayton.edu/eastwest Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
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What difference can One Day make? A lot! Donors who back library initiatives streamline student learning and access. udayton.co/Wh0 #1Day1Dayton
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We're hiring! Applications are due Feb. 9 for the director role of our newly created Teaching, Research, and Engagement division. This is a tenured faculty position at the rank of associate professor beginning July 1. udayton.co/Vhg #lisjobs #libraryjobs
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The "Juggling for Mary" weekend hours include a free performance by Gem City Cirque 2-4 p.m. this Saturday featuring juggling, hula hoops, fans and more. go.udayton.edu/christmas-exh…
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Experience the Christmas story of the Juggler through live performances, artifacts, nativity sets and an interactive story walk with @MarianLibraryUD 🃏🎁 ud.social/Ay
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A virtual Advent wreath will light the way to Christmas, week by week, with gifts from @MarianLibraryUD. Visit go.udayton.edu/advent-wreath for your gift for the first week of Advent.
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Nov. 21 is the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple, recalling the day Mary, while still a child, was brought to the temple in Jerusalem to be offered to God. May the example of Mary guide us to live according to God’s will vaticannews.va/en/liturgical…
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Happy StoryWalk®Week! @MarianLibraryUD Storywalk was created by undergraduate preservice teachers, as part of a course on children's literature. Thanks for submitting! #LetsMoveInLibraries #ABOSStoryWalkWeek22
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Kayla Harris, assoc. prof at @roeschlibrary, shares why a set of beads & prayers are central to Catholic faith — and how each one tells the story. She should know; we have nearly 900 rosaries @MarianLibraryUD. @ConversationUS ud.social/zs
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I’m working on a new book: *Reinventing the Rosary: Innovation and Catholic Prayer*! This summer I was a visiting fellow at @MarianLibraryUD & spent weeks exploring boxes of rosaries & all the #DevotionalStuff. Read about my project & fave archival finds! udayton.edu/blogs/marianlibr…
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Family Weekend is almost here! Visit the @MarianLibraryUD from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 to explore a selection of items acquired in the past five years such as rare books, art and archival collections. udayton.co/U0p
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Books have lives of their own. Inscriptions and stamps can provide clues about a book's previous owners; library catalogers Joan Milligan and Grace Huffman divulge some fascinating lineage of items at UD. udayton.co/Uol
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Ezio Anichini, whose artwork is the focus of the @MarianLibraryUD's current exhibit, visually narrated one of the greatest works of the Catholic faith — Dante's Divine Comedy. udayton.co/Tp7
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The @MarianLibraryUD's current exhibit features two acclaimed works on loan from the Royal School of Needlework in England. Register for a free webinar on the history of embroidery and learn about the use of gold thread, filoselle and fine floss in these stunning embroideries.
Marian Library (@MarianLibraryUD) profile pictureMarian Library@MarianLibraryUD5 May 2022
A meditation in silk and gold: unpacking the Litany of Loreto embroideries - join us for this exciting webinar next Thursday, May 12! Learn more about the history of embroidery and 2 of the stunning works on display in our current exhibit. Register here: udayton.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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