Goodbye to Ms. Taylor

Today we say Happy Retirement to one of our PSC Library family. Ms. Bennie Taylor has been with the Library here at Philander Smith College for twelve years. She has been a dedicated member of the Library family and she will be greatly missed. However, we're happy that she can spend more time traveling and enjoying her free time.

Come Back to Visit Us Soon!!

Remembering Dr. Titus

The Library remembered the contributions Dr. Myer Titus made to Philander Smith College and the Little Rock community by creating a display in his honor. Dr. Titus was the 10th President of Philander Smith College and his efforts for moving the College forward will not be forgotten.

Visit Carver Magnet Elementary

Last weekend we were lucky enough to host some wonderful students from Carver Magnet Elementary school here in Little Rock. The students had a great time exploring the Library and learning about our College's history. Here are some pictures from their visit!

New Movies!

We have recently acquired several new popular African American films for our Library patrons. Please come by today and check one out!

Black History Month Display

Our display this month focuses on Black History Month. Come by the Library and check it out!

Freshman Outreach

On November 30, the D.W. Reynolds Library & Technology Center kept its doors open late to invite Freshmen to use our facilities for snacks, fellowship, and studying. We were happy to see many of our start students attend. The Librarians and Library Staff at the D.W. Reynolds Library and Technology Center would like to extend a hearty Happy Holidays to all members of the Philander Smith College community. We look forward to an exciting New Year!

World Book Night at PSC.

Monday, April 23rd, Ms. Ojezua and other members of the library gave students free books for the World Book Night campaign. World Book Night is a national initiative to give away half a million books in one day. The campaign hopes to get light readers more interested in literature. The D.W. Reynolds Library partnered with World Book Night to make sure our students were involved. Special thanks to Mr. Steed for bringing his students into the library. 

Here are some pictures from the event. 

Extended Hours for Finals Week!

Please note the Library at PSC has extended the hours of operation. Starting Sunday, April 29 until
Friday, May 4, our hours will be:

Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Please visit the library to prepare for your finals!

Extended Hours!!

In order to better serve our students, the Reynolds Library has extended its hours.
The new hours are:

                           
                                   Sunday                  1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
                                   Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
                                   Friday                    7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Summer Hours

Hello summer students! Our hours this semester are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. We're closed Saturday and Sunday.
You can always use the Meebo application on the library's homepage if you need any help.
Have a great semester!

Congratulations to All PSC Students

Congratulations are in order to all PSC students. Although the year may have been difficult, you all found a way to dig deep and do the necessary work. Congratulations are especially in order to our graduating seniors. We hope all of you will remember that you will forever have a place at your Alma Mater. Let's all pray for a safe and enjoyable summer!

A Historic Trip Around PSC Campus

Last week an interested PSC alum stopped by the archives for a short visit. He reminisced about his time at the college and talked about former friends and classmates. Before he left, he mentioned to me how much the campus has changed. He talked about the (relatively) recent construction of the library and gymnasium. This conversation made me think about the physical transformation of Philander Smith. I searched through our photograph collection and was struck by the number of structures that have been erected and dismantled. I decided to scan a few of my favorites and put them on the blog. As always, if something catches your attention, you can always come to the archives to get more information.

This is a picture of Webb Hall taken during the early 1900s. Webb Hall served as the girls' dormitory for many years.

This is a picture of Budlong Hall taken in 1890. This building was constructed in 1883 and remained standing until 1963.

We have several more pictures of PSC buildings in the archives. Seeing these pictures firsthand will give you a new appreciation of how PSC has grown.

Basketball in Blytheville

Yesterday evening I was lucky enough to travel to Blytheville to watch the PSC Junior Varsity basketball team play. The guys played smart, competitive basketball and ended up winning their two games. On the trip home I started to think about how basketball has changed over the years and the game’s rich tradition at Philander Smith. If you visit the archives, one of the first things you’ll notice is a display honoring Mr. Hubert “Geese” Ausbie.  Mr. Ausbie attended Philander Smith from 1956-60 and, during his junior campaign, was the nation’s third leading scorer.

Although not all of our athletes go on to play basketball professionally, they all leave Philander Smith with a first rate education and a commitment to hard work. Last night our team proved that, in order to win, you have to play hard, and play smart. These winning qualities have not changed. But, as you can see from this picture, the lengths of the basketball shorts sure have.

Philander Smith vs. Dillard Univ. 1966.

PSC Archives Have the Blues.

If you have some free time on campus and want to listen to some great music, take a trip over to the PSC Archives. We have an impressive selection of old blues music along with some great classical records. The records were donated by Mr. Lawrence Hamilton. The collection includes work from Mississippi John Hurt, Fred McDowell, Pinetop Perkins and many other great musicians. We have a record player available and encourage any student interested in learning more about music to visit.

Congratulations to the Spring 2011 Honors Convocation Scholars!

Those who attended the Honors Convocation today had an opportunity to see some awesome students receive recognition for excellent grades. Some of the very best students were offered an opportunity to apply for membership into the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, an organization that was established at Tennessee State University in 1937.

This is a major accomplishment for these students and we hope they take the day to celebrate their achievements. More importantly, these students should keep in mind that their achievements will live on in the college's archives to inspire future generations.

This first picture offers a perfect example. This picture was taken in 1966. In this picture we see  Ms. Etta Williams (a PSC student) receiving an award from Dr. Freeman, a former President of Alpha Kappa Mu. This picture was taken at Philander Smith during the AKU's annual meeting.





This second picture shows Ms. Marian McPherson shaking hands with Dr. Annie Williams during the Spring 2011 Honors Convocation.

We believe that future PSC students will be inspired by the actions of today's scholars. Let us also keep Dr. Kimbrough's words in mind and continue to strive for excellence in everything we do!