Publications & Communication

Through Falvey's electronic and print publications, the Publications and Communication team communicates with a broad readership about Falvey Memorial Library and the world of information.

The dynamic image of the compass, represented in the electronic newsletter’s title, describes the scope ascribed to all of our publications: news, issues, features and activities here at Falvey, pointing you to the present, past and future with a rich mix of articles on services and resources, technological innovations, cultural and intellectual programming, collections and exhibits, the library staff and the learning experiences of those who use the Library. We hope to inform and entertain as well.

Our Publications

Compass: New Directions at Falvey, a web-based newsletter distributed via e-mail, is published five times each academic year for students, faculty, administration and staff on the University campus and for alumni, colleagues in the academic community and off-campus readers with a vital interest in Falvey Memorial Library and Villanova University.

Standard columns include “Director’s Watch,” featuring commentary from the University librarian, and “Blue Electrode,” highlighting digital library news, are complemented by articles about new resources, remarks from library users and special topics. Link to present and past issues and subscribe to receive each issue as published.

Blueprints (representing University and department news), published 8 times each year, contains a variety of articles of interest to University faculty and staff and is distributed throughout the campus during the academic year.  (links)

The print News From Falvey, published twice each year, is a glossy 8 to 12 page newsletter for other university librarians and academics across the country, upper-level University administrators and off-campus friends and neighbors. Contact Sue Ottignon to be placed on the mailing list.


Fall 2008

Winter 2008

Fall 2007

Winter 2007

Fall 2006

Winter 2006