Author Archives: Christian Steinmetz

About Christian Steinmetz

I am Georgia State University Library's Creative Manager. I plan the library's public relations, marketing & communication. In addition, I design & produce many of the library's materials. I have a B.A. in Communications from the University of New Hampshire and a M.A. in Communications from Georgia State University. My focus was in political rhetoric, national identity and their relationship with the medium of comic books.

Library at Georgia State University Receives $210,000 NEH Grant

“Planning Atlanta: A New City in the Making, 1930s – 1990s” - NEH grant winner

Georgia State University Library recently received a $210,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for “Planning Atlanta: A New City in the Making, 1930s – 1990s”, submitted by librarian Joe Hurley (Principal Investigator) and history professor Kate Wilson … Continue reading

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Both 4th and 5th Floors Are Quiet Study Areas From 4/22 – 5/4

During our extended hours from April 22 – May 4, both the 4th and 5th floors of the library will be quiet study areas. Absolutely no noise or conversation is permitted on these floors. Consult our Noise Policy [PDF] for … Continue reading

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Georgia State University’s Urban Pioneers

Students in the 1950s in front of the University System of Georgia Center

People and Places: Georgia State’s Urban Pioneers is a new exhibit celebrating Georgia State’s centennial by focusing on the people and places that define our campus. This exhibit is next to the Library South entrance. Throughout 2013 the library plans … Continue reading

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Alexandria Okeke Wins 2013 Undergraduate Research Award

Alexandria Okeke, 2013 Undergraduate Research Award Winner

Georgia State University sophomore Alexandria Okeke says she hopes to change the world we live in. She’s just taken a great step toward that goal with her paper “A Culture of Stigma: Black Women and Mental Health.” Okeke received the … Continue reading

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Get Updates On New Library Items

Shelves of books in the library

Interested in what new titles we’re adding to the collection? By using GIL-Find to search our catalog you can receive instant updates on when new items are added to the library. Here’s how to get an custom RSS feed of … Continue reading

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Georgia State University Computes Over 100 Years with World Community Grid

World Community Grid Banner

By now everyone on campus knows that Georgia State University turned 100 in 2013. But did you know that over 100 years of research computing time was processed on GSU computers in just the last six years? One of Georgia … Continue reading

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Success Starts Here

Students graduating from Georgia State University with the slogan "Success Starts Here."

The library is where students and faculty study, collaborate, research, write and learn. With your needs in mind, we’re beginning to centralize our library services at one desk on the first floor of Library North. This will begin with: In-depth … Continue reading

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Library Computer Availability Widget Back Online!

Student Using Computer In Library

    Update: The widget has been repaired and is online again. (2:30 p.m. 1/29/13) The computer availability widget that runs on our Computing page and mobile site is one of our most popular web services. We know that many of you … Continue reading

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The Changing Face of GSU: The Road To Diversity

Mrs. and Miss Homecoming queens Gloria Shurbutt Beachham (left) and Marcia Briscoe celebrate their victories in 1970

To mark Georgia State University’s centennial, the university library will host a series of exhibits throughout 2013. To kick off a year of celebration, you are invited to a reception to launch the first exhibit, The Changing Face of GSU: … Continue reading

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Georgia State University Library Awards Urban Geography Research

Some of Georgia State’s graduate student researchers have a great opportunity this winter to receive monetary rewards for their hard work. But the deadline’s coming up fast! Many Georgia State graduate students show considerable skill and creativity in their application … Continue reading

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