Something’s afoot at Mullen. Reports of disappearing staplers, mysterious late-night activity, and an influx of unfamiliar books that have populated the Popular Reading shelves. Coincidence? Perhaps. But we’re not taking any chances. We’ve opened an investigation, and we need your help. Examine the evidence and keep your eyes open—you never know what might be hiding in plain sight…
The Case of the Fine Print
AI and text data mining offer exciting possibilities for research, but what’s allowed? Follow the clues through copyright, fair use, licensing agreements, privacy, and more in this workshop on the legal and ethical side of research technology. Kevin Gunn, Coordinator of Digital Scholarship, will help you make sense of the fine print. Register through our Events page—Friday, Nov. 13 @12p
The Plot Thickens
The search for a good book just got more interesting. New titles have appeared in Mullen’s Popular Reading collection, spanning fiction, mystery, science, current affairs, and more. Investigate the selections in the Reference Reading Room on the First Floor. Having trouble narrowing down the suspects? Put our Reader’s Service on the case. Tell us what you like (and don’t like) in a brief request form, and we’ll return with four or five promising leads. We have our sources…
A Study in Midnight
Some mysteries take longer to solve. Fortunately, Mullen’s overnight hours are already underway. The Stacks and the service desks are closed overnight, but the investigation may continue elsewhere in the library. Consult the official records for further details. Trust no one.
Histories of Faith
November is Black Catholic History Month. Discover selections from our collection exploring faith, identity, and community, including the often-overlooked contributions of Black Catholics to the struggle for racial justice.
- The history of Black Catholics in the United States by Cyprian Davis
- Thea Bowman: faithful and free by Maurice J. Nutt
- Uncommon faithfulness: the Black Catholic experience edited by M. Shawn Copeland; with LaReine-Marie Mosely and Albert J. Raboteau
- Subversive habits: Black Catholic nuns in the long African American freedom struggle by Shannen Dee Williams
- Afro-Atlantic Catholics: America’s first Black Christians by Jeroen Dewulf
The Curious Incident of the Missing Stapler
The stapler has vanished from the supply desk. Again. While the investigation continues, we’ve uncovered a promising lead: most of Mullen’s printers have a built-in stapler you can use yourself, or you can choose to have your documents stapled automatically when printing. Need help locating the stapler or setting up your print job? Ask at the Information Desk. The desk stapler remains at large…
Exhibit A: On Display at Mullen
Take a closer look at the exhibits and displays around Mullen, there’s always something worth investigating…
- Panels With Purpose — Stop by the First Floor Lobby to explore graphic novels from Mullen’s collection.
- Faith and Power in Mexico: Independence, Religion, and Unity — Visit the May Gallery and explore a student-curated exhibit on religious conflict in Mexico from the past 200 years.
- Next Stop: Brookland-CUA — Head to the Second Floor for a look back at Metro history through items from the University Archives, marking 50 years since Metro first opened its doors to our community.