News & Exhibits
News
New Reciprocal Agreement with California State University, Fullerton
Effective May 1, 2008, Biola University students, staff, and faculty may obtain reciprocal borrowing privileges at California State University, Fullerton. Patrons may do so by obtaining a letter of permission from the Reference desk, and by using their Biola Identification card. The Biola patron’s library account must be in good standing in order to obtain a letter, and borrowing privileges at CSUF extend through the end of term. The Biola patron assumes all responsibility for materials charged out on the reciprocal agreement library account and agrees to abide by the rules and regulations published by CSUF Pollak Library. The previous Visiting Patron policy no longer is applicable as CSUF is no longer a LINK+ participating member.
Heritage Room
After over six months of closure, the Heritage Room reopened on Feb. 22, 2008 during Biola’s 100th anniversary. It has been completely renovated with new paint and free standing inner walls to create a new experience. The room showcases photos, momentos and artifacts from Biola's 100-year history. You will experience Biola through the ages as you walk through the room. Come learn about the founders, academics, sports, student life, missions, and all that has happened at Biola from 1908 through now. The Heritage Room will be open one hour after the library opens until one hour before the library closes during regular library hours.
Exhibits
The Thomas Macklin Bible Display
Reading Room, Middle Level
The Thomas Macklin Bible is considered to be the largest Bible ever printed in English. This collection of seven illustrated volumes was donated by Mrs. Marjorie Fluor Moore. Published in 1800, it contains 71 full-page illustrations and many smaller vignettes created by renowned English artists of the period. The illustration in the exhibit changes about every two months.
The current illustration on display:
Christ Appeasing the Storm
by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg
based on Matthew 8:23-26.
Paintings by Hyatt Moore
Main Floor, Middle Level
A rotating show of oil paintings (originals and prints) on exhibit, and several items owned by the Biola Library on permanent display.
The Last Supper with the Twelve Tribes
This painting commemorates the inclusion of all peoples under God. People depicted (from left) are: Crow of Montana, Berber of North Africa, Masai of Kenya, China, Ecuador, Afghanistan, Jesus, Ethiopia, Tzeltal of Mexico, Canela of Brazil, Papua New Guinea, Sabish of British Columbia (Canada), and Mongolia.
The Feeding of the Three-thousand
This painting depicts Jesus the miracle worker, the "bread" in the baskets is Scripture, the distributors are missionaries (of various races), and in the crowd are pockets of new readers (of different ethnic groups). The "three-thousand" is the number of the world's languages still without written form—or Scriptures. It's a perfect reminder of the challenge of our times, and both the practical and spiritual aspects of the solution.
Other Hyatt Moore prints currently on display include: Two New Writers, China Man, Happy Mother, Oaxaca Queen, and Nepal Grandma.
For further information about Hyatt Moore and his art, please visit his website at www.hyattmoore.com
Paintings by Thomas Kinkade, the "Painter of Light"
In keeping with the Biola University Library's theme of "Light," there are two paintings by Thomas Kinkade:
Split Rock Light (Lighthouse Landmarks I)
Main Stairs
This painting was purchased by Dr. Rodney Vliet, Dean of Library and Media Services at Biola University, as a memorial from the 2002 Library Staff upon the death of his wife, Dr. Sharon Vliet, in April 2002.
Sunset over Riga, Latvia
Lower Level
The Fisherman
Middle Level
This bronze statue was donated to the Biola Library by Mrs. Lyman Stewart. It is a reminder of The Fisherman's Club, an important part of Biola's early history.
The History of America Copper Panels
Upper Level
Created by Rudolph Haynal, this series of six hammered-copper panels depicts symbolized historical subjects: The First Settlers, Independence War, The Civil War, Industrial Revolution, World War II, and the Age of Technology.