Bapst Library

Bapst Library supports the interdisciplinary teaching and research needs of Boston College in the areas of Art, Architecture, Museum Studies, and Photography.

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Happy Valentine's day, Eagles! Check out our Valentine's day staff picks. There are multiple book recommendations about what love means in different types of interpersonal relationships. Go to the following link to learn more
https://t.co/WVpQaE3UTC

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This Native American Heritage Month, Bapst Library celebrates the contributions of Native artists with a digital book display. The exhibit can be accessed here: https://t.co/HOpT1XqDVA

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We invite BC students, alums, staff and faculty to share their favorite Bapst memories in the comments section.

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100 years ago today, Boston College broke ground in a ceremony that marked the beginning of construction for Bapst Library. The building was completed in 1925 and has served as a favorite study spot of BC students ever since.

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Bapst Library is so proud to announce that our student employee, Mark Shimave, is a published author! We send him a hearty congratulations.

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Wishing a wonderful, happy, and prosperous Diwali to our community members who celebrate today!

#diwali #library #bapstlibrary #bostoncollege

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Morning views of Gasson Hall.

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It's a perfect fall day at Bapst Library. #autumn #bostoncollege #bapstlibrary #library #fallfoliage

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For this installation of #BookFaceFriday we pay homage to the legendary Renaissance oil painter, Caravaggio, whose 451st birthday would have been yesterday! If you want to spend more time looking through his beautiful collection of works, you can check out Rizzoli's "Caravaggio".

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With another #WeirdWonderfulWednesday upon us we take an inside (and outside) look at "Luginbühl" created by the Swiss sculptor Bernhard Luginbühl, renowned for his weird and wonderful metalworks. This book's front and back covers are made of iron plates.

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Today we wish a very happy belated birthday to the highly influential abstract artist Mark Rothko (09/25/1903-02/25/1970). Rothko is best known for his distinct rectangular color-block paintings.

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Happy #bookfacefriday to all who celebrate! Today we honor the iconic Mexican surrealist painter, Frida Kahlo. The book featured is “Frida Kahlo” by Emma Dexter and is just one of many beautiful books in Bapst’s collection that illuminate Kahlo’s fascinating life and career.

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We are midway through our DS Incubator and things are going great. @allisonxyq and @MatthewNaglak spent yesterday explaining the basics of data and mapping (respectively). Tools used: Map Warper, QGIS, ArcGIS Online. Today, data visualization!
#bcdslearn

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New books are constantly added to our collection. Come to the first floor of O'Neill library and check them out!

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Academic Procession 9:00 AM ~ We'll have fun today! Congratulations #BC2022! #BCCommencement

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We have had a wonderful time on #LindenLane during #SeniorWeek. #BC2022

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Heading to Bapst Library ~ 5:00 PM #FinalExams

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From now until the end of exams, May 17, #GarganHall will be open 24/7. The Information Desk, Kresge Reading Room, and the Art Stacks will be open Sunday 9am - midnight, Monday - Friday 8am - midnight, and Saturday 9am - midnight. Good luck with papers and final exams, Eagles!

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Happy Friday, Eagles! This is the view behind O'Neill Library today!

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Quiet Thursday ~ Gargan Hall 4/21/22