Alvernia University Franco Library

Looking for a break from studying for finals? Come check out our game selection located on the first floor and de-stress with friends!

We hope everyone had a fun and safe Spring Fling! These students sure did at the Alvernia College Spring Fling event of 2000. On the left, you can see a student performing in the battle of the bands competition, while on the right, two students are wrestling! We can’t forget about the inflatable bull riding, either. What was your favorite Spring Fling event this year?

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Yearbook 2000

Happy first day of May! Keep working hard, you are almost there!

Are you an OT student looking to learn about hands-on techniques, policy changes, career advice, and more? Then check out OT Practice! OT Practice is a magazine that offers insights into practice trends you can't get anywhere else, so stop into the library today to read through one of our issues!

"Learning never exhausts the mind."
- Leonardo da Vinci

Some of you may not agree with this quote as we get closer to finals week...
Keep on studying, students!

Based in the 1960s, "The Girls" by Emma Cline follows a story of female friendship and youth as main character Evie becomes increasingly more infatuated with a group of older girls.

Pictured here are postcards of Vatican City from our archives collection! Vatican City is the spiritual center of the Roman Catholic Church, and it houses the Pope and numerous cultural treasures within its confines. Did you know that the Vatican City is the world’s smallest country?

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If you haven't checked out the amazing artwork that is on display right now in the library for this year’s art show, stop by to walk around and check it out! There are many displays here, including paintings, photography, digital artwork, and more. You don’t want to miss this!

Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination is a comprehensive resource designed to aid healthcare professionals in mastering the art of physical assessment. The visual guide covers various aspects of physical examination, including interviewing techniques, inspection, palpation, and more, through the lens of video tutorials and patient cases. Find Bates’ Visual Guide on the Alvernia Library databases webpage today!

Stop by the library and check out some of the amazing artwork created by fellow Alvernia students!

Did you know that April 19 is National Hanging Out Day? This is a perfect day to ditch your to-do list and sit down with a good book! If you need something new to read while you relax today stop into the Franco Library!

In April of 1985, Alvernia College faculty put on a faculty recital with the music department! This recital consisted of spiritual songs, including “Come and Go with Me”, “Let the Church Roll On”, “Glory Hallelujah”, and more! The faculty also put on another recital in October of 1985.
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Read The Six to learn more about the first women astronauts Sally Ride, Judy Resnik, Anna Fisher, Kathy Sullivan, Shannon Lucid, and Rhea Seddon! Come check it out today in our leisure reading section of the Wellness Zone!
Call Number: 920 GRU

APA PsycArticles is an online database consisting of peer reviewed articles from the APA. Log in through your Alvernia student account to access!

“Happiness is not by chance, but by choice.” Happy !

Drop everything and read! D.E.A.R is celebrated each year on author Beverly Cleary's birthday to promote people everywhere to make reading a priority in their life.

Did you know that in October of 1979, Pope John Paul II visited the Catholic University of America? We have film slides documenting the day in our archives collection! Sister Victorine attended the event, and we are grateful to have images from the event and of the crowd to remember that day.

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We would like to welcome Alvernia’s new Library Director, Jenn Luska! Be sure to say hello if you see her on campus!

Alvernia University’s Franciscan heritage shapes our values and mission as a university. If you want to read more about Franciscan philosophy and history, check out the Franciscan Studies Journal that we have in print today. This is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal published by the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University.

“You will learn most things by looking, but reading gives understanding. Reading will make you free.” ― Paul Rand

What book have you read recently that you really enjoyed?

“April showers bring May flowers.”
While this phrase can be taken literally, it can also be interpreted metaphorically. In its literal meaning, the rainy month of April gives way to the blooming flowers of May. It can also be interpreted to show that a period of hardship can often provide a basis for a period of happiness.

In May of 1979, the first associate degree in nursing class graduated from Alvernia! Our nursing program has evolved since then, but it is always interesting to look back at the past and reflect on the history of our programs here at Alvernia. Pictured here are film slides from the 1970s-80s capturing students working hard in their nursing lectures.

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Today is National Walking Day! Although it is a rainy, dreary day today, we encourage you to get your steps in whenever you need a study break today. It is recommended you take a 15-minute break from studying every 90 minutes or shorter breaks more frequently throughout your study session.

Source: https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/magazine/study-breaks/

NewsBank is a database that provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources. Search a wide range of topics and access international, national, and even local news sources (including the Reading Eagle) through NewsBank today! You can find it on the Alvernia Databases page.

Happy Easter Break! In-person library services will end today at 8pm and will resume at 8am on Tuesday, April 2nd!

For our students here at Alvernia who are interested in physical therapy or are part of the DPT program, you can access the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) through the Alvernia Library journals page! Through the Alvernia library, you can access JOSPT articles and issues from 2013-present.

“The only guarantee for failure is to stop trying.” - John C. Maxwell

The Easter holiday break is right around the corner. Keep working hard and pushing through your assignments, students!

Happy Friday! For our Harry Potter fans, today is Gryffindor Pride Day! Gryffindors are known to be brave, loyal, and determined. Gryffindors can be symbolized through lion imagery or with a red and gold color palette.

Did you know that hot air balloons were first invented in the late 18th century by the Montgolfier brothers in France? They utilized the principle that hot air rises to create the lift needed for flight. We share this fun fact because we have found photos in our archives collection from when a hot air balloon landed behind the Campus Center at Alvernia in 1978!

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“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
― Maya Angelou