Author: Dr. George J. Aulisio Ph.D.

The Weinberg Memorial Library and the Hope Horn Art Gallery are proud to announce the launch of the University Art Collections catalog, a new digital resource showcasing the University’s collection of artworks housed across campus. This initiative helps to improve the visibility and background behind the University’s art holdings.

A Vision for a Campus-Wide Museum Experience
The University of Scranton has long been home to an impressive collection of artwork, spanning paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, and other significant pieces. These works are displayed in academic buildings, administrative offices, and public spaces, enriching the campus environment with history, culture, and artistic expression. However, until now, there was no centralized way to explore or learn about these works.

With the launch of the University Art Catalog, students, researchers, and visitors can now digitally browse the collection, learn about individual pieces, and better appreciate how art is woven into the fabric of campus life.

Why This Project Matters

The creation of this catalog was driven by several key goals:

✅ Enhancing Access & Research – The catalog is a resource for students, faculty, and researchers interested in art, history, and cultural studies. The catalog also links to additional information from the Library’s Digital Collections.
✅ Managing the Collection – A comprehensive digital record allows us to track locations, update records, and maintain artworks more effectively.
✅ Fostering Collaboration – The project is a partnership between the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Hope Horn Art Gallery, combining expertise in art history, curation, digital collections, and linked data.
✅ Engaging the Community – The catalog invites the campus and local community to explore, appreciate, and interact with the University’s art collection like never before.
✅ Future Growth – While already extensive, the catalog is continually evolving. More artworks will be added over time, and existing records will be enhanced with additional details about artists and their works as more information becomes available.

Explore the Catalog Today!
We invite everyone to explore the new University Art Catalog and discover the incredible works of art that make our campus a living museum.

The University Art Collections catalog can be accessed from the Hope Horn Art Gallery’s website, a tile on the Weinberg Memorial Library’s homepage, and through a URL shortcut: www.scranton.edu/UniversityArt.

The University of Scranton invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, professional staff position. All applicants must apply through universityofscrantonjobs.com.  The application closing date is anticipated to be January 10, 2025.

Job Purpose

The Library Services Department Coordinator supervises all activities of the Library Services Department, including ensuring the operational success of the Library Services Desk, which is open 7 days a week when classes are in session. The Library Services Department, operating out of the Library Services Desk, is the first point of contact for all library users, ensuring that all users’ requests are answered directly or referred to the appropriate library department. The Library Services Department is responsible for opening and closing the building, supporting public safety in the library, patron record confidentiality, billing, the loaning of materials and computing equipment, maintenance of user records, stack maintenance, physical and electronic reserves, coordinating library lobby displays and curated collections, and student-worker hiring, training, and supervision.

Essential Duties

Additional Skills Required

Due to the weather conditions, the Library will not be staffed today. Royal Card holders can access floors 1 through 3 by swiping into a 24-hour entrance. Individuals without an active Royal Card are not permitted to use the Library today.

There will be no in-person Library services, but research support remains available through the Ask a Librarian chat.

The Weinberg Memorial Library and the Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities are seeking to hire a full-time, 10-months Administrative Assistant who will jointly support the structures and programs of the Weinberg Memorial Library (including Schemel Forum, Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library, Department of Faculty Librarians, and the Hope Horn Art Gallery) and the Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities.

The position will be advertised until November 15, 2023, or until a qualified candidate is hired.

To apply for this position, please visit: https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/7143 

The Weinberg Memorial Library is proud to host an Arab American Film Series this April!

The films will be accompanied by a brief introduction by Badoor Albuloushi, Fulbright Teaching Assistant.

The films are Free and Open to the Public in the Pearn Auditorium (Brennan Hall 228). Complimentary popcorn, snacks, and refreshments will be served! To register or share the movie information with others, please share the link www.scranton.edu/library/events. 

The Film Series is made possible by funding from the Office of Equity and Diversity.

The Library is proud to host, in cooperation with the Department of English and Theatre, Alumna Author Liz Alterman. Since graduating from The University of Scranton with a B.A. in English, Liz has published three well-received books.

On March 30th, at 5:00 pm in the Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room (Library 5th Floor), Liz will deliver a reading from one of her works and answer questions. Liz will also discuss her time working as a journalist and freelance writer. We hope you can join us!

The event is open to the community, and light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP here: Alumna Author Liz Alterman

Due to inclement weather, the Library will not be staffed today. Current students and other Royal Card holders can access floors 1 through 3 of the Library by using their card swipe. Individuals without an active Royal Card are not permitted to use the Library today.

There will be no in-person Library services today, but research support may be reached through the Ask a Librarian chat.