Happy Reformation Day & Theological Libraries Month Re-Cap

Theological Libraries Month is almost over!

Today marks the last day, though not the least. Read about Reformation Day in our online Britannica reference database!

Also check out the Post-Reformation Digital Library, an online bibliography of works "relating to the development of theology and philosophy during the Reformation and Post-Reformation/Early Modern Era (late 15th-18th c.)."

Mural Contest Winner
The mural sketch submitted by Senior Theology Major, Sarah Overdorf, has been selected winner of our TLM 2011 ILLUMINATION-themed Mural Contest. Her depiction of Job 38 truly illuminated the theological concept to the panel of judges, which was comprised of Dean of Students Dr. Tim Arens, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Women's Concert Choir and Bell Ensemble Dr. Betty-Ann Lynerd, Associate Professor, Moody Theological Seminary Dr. Sajan Mathews, Circulation Supervisor Amy Fields and Public Services Librarian Amy Koehler. Also accepted as Sarah's senior internship, the mural will not only fulfill her graduation requirements but will also enrich the library experience of those who study and visit the lower level. Sarah plans to spend Spring Break painting the mural. Be sure to keep visiting our space to see this piece of art come to life!

Food for Fine$
The library collected 51 items during our Food for Fine$ campaign last week. As a result, $66.42 in fines were waived! These canned/boxed goods will be given to the Compassion Ministries of The Moody Church. Thank you so much for your participation!

Out of a Far Country Book Discussion with Authors

Professor Rosie de Rosset will interview and facilitate a question and answer with Christopher Yuan and his mother Angela regarding their book, Out of a Far Country: A Gay’s Son’s Journey to God. A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope in the Crowell Library at 7 p.m on Tuesday 10/25. Christopher is a Moody Bible Institute Undergraduate School adjunct professor and 2005 Moody graduate. Light refreshments will be served and senior communications major Lulu Hé will open the event by playing the guzheng, a Chinese musical instrument. Copies of the book, which will be signed upon request, will be available for purchase. For more information please contact the library.

FOOD FOR FINE$

• Monday, Oct. 24 – Friday, Oct. 28

• 8:00am – 8:00pm

• We cannot accept open packages, homemade items, perishable foods, expired items, beverages, or anything in a glass container.

o Suggestions: beans, chili, peanut butter, soup, canned vegetables, cereal, pasta, rice, tuna, canned fruit, jelly, pasta sauce, shelf-stable milk, stew, mac & cheese

• Fines cannot be removed or reduced for lost or damaged fees, overdue fines for Reserve items incurred during this week or printing charges. If you have questions about your fines, please contact the Circulation Desk. Maximum fine waived is $20 per person

Archives Display @ the 125th Luncheon

Moody Distance Learning staff Jeffery Hayes (Marketing Manager), Ella Voloshin, and Kacey Aleksandrov read Moody Student headlines from years' past.

Provost Dr. Junias Venugopal browsing the archival materials on display.

Our lovely student volunteers, from left to right Lauren Harrest, Nicky Smit, Matt Leon, and Heather Thornton, who helped set up the display and answered questions guests had about their student experience at MBI and the dynamic future of which they plan to be a part.
Archives Assistant Nikki Tochalauski and Public Services Librarian Amy Koehler at the Moody Bible Institute 125th Anniversary Luncheon at the Sheraton on October 1, 2011.

We were so thrilled to be apart of this special anniversary for the Moody Bible Institute. The display exhibited items that document the BOLD LEGACY OF MOODY EDUCATION from our founding to the present. Documents, art prints, yearbooks, Moody Student newspaper issues, and other Moodyana illustrated some of this rich history that was celebrated.

In celebration of Theological Libraries Month, the Crowell Library will be exhibiting this display on the first floor of the Crowell Library for the rest of October. Come visit!