"Gunter Library News" is the monthly e-newsletter highlighting current events and happenings at the Gunter Library at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, University of Southern Mississippi. | | |
A Message from Dr. Kelley Darnell
Here is the 2026 GCRL Hurricane Preparedness Plan, which details GCRL pre-storm preparation and post-storm response activities. This Plan supersedes all previous GCRL Hurricane Preparedness Plans and it should be read closely, as all faculty, staff, and students are responsible for pre-storm preparations.
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
All faculty, students, and staff--now is the time to submit your recommendations for books to be purchased to support your teaching, research, and learning. Please include as much information as possible--author, title, date, publisher, etc. and indicate your preference for print or e-books. Please note there are some publisher restrictions with e-books including the number of pages you can download (usually 60 pages or less). If this will impede your use of the book, then be sure to indicate you are requesting print.
We need your recommendations asap. (Print books ordered for COA are housed at Gunter Library at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.)
Please email your submission to:
guntergcrl@usm.edu
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| | Please note for the remainder of this semester, per University Libraries policies, only e-books may be ordered after March 16th. If you prefer print, then the order can be placed, but will not be fulfilled until the 2026 Fall semester. | | |
COPYRIGHT CORNER
What is the Public Domain?
Public domain is the name given to the set of creative works that are not protected by copyright law.
Why does a work fall into Public Domain?
1) Work is no longer covered by the limited terms of copyright law.
2) The creator did not comply with various formal requirements in the past or
3) The creator deliberately donated to the public the rights that they might have asserted.
What are the restrictions on a work in the Public Domain?
The restrictions of copyright law no longer apply, and anyone may copy, reuse, or share the work as they wish.
Edited by: BRC
| | Happening at Gunter Library | | Our first-round fishers are: | | Upcoming Online Seminar | | Revolutions in Science: Discovery, Imagination, and the Future takes place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, all day (free to watch live online) | | |
Gulf Island National Seashore Ranger Led Hikes
Discover the natural beauty of the Mississippi Gulf Coast on a ranger-led hike at Davis Bayou in Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Offered Monday-Friday 1 p.m.
June 19th through July 31st
(free event)
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Biloxi Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 20th, 4pm to 9pm
Live music & entertainment
Local food vendors & food trucks
Arts, crafts, and specialty vendors Children’s activity area
Cultural experiences & more
Biloxi Town Green, 710 Beach Blvd.
(free event)
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Honoring Biloxi native son & Apollo 13 Astronaut, Fred Haise.
Dedication of Fred Haise Landing, south of the Biloxi Lighthouse.
Saturday, June 27th, Meet & Greet at 12pm & Dedication at 1pm
Highway 90 Biloxi, (free event)
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The Pride Market
Saturday, June 27th, 11 am to 5 pm
Mary C. O’Keefe Center, 1600 Government St, Ocean Springs.
A welcoming space where Y’all Means All
Unique handmade goods
Live local performers
Art, crafts, & creators
Amazing food
(free event)
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78th Annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, Gulfport Harbor & Jones Park, Thursday- Sunday, July 2nd to July 5th, 12pm
($10 entry)
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America 250 Block Party
Complimentary hamburgers and hot dogs, fresh off the grill, along with live music, family-friendly entertainment, and free arts and crafts activities for all ages.
Ocean Springs Municipal Library, 525 Dewey
Thursday, July 2, 6 pm-8 pm (free event)
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Enjoy re-enactments from "The Five Founding Fathers of the Seafood Industry." E. 1st street, Biloxi. Friday July 3rd, 5:30-7:30pm
Refreshments served. (free event)
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Freedom Over
Ocean Springs
Music
&
Fireworks Show
Front Beach, Ocean Springs
Friday, July 3rd, 7 pm – 9 pm
(free event)
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Ignite the Night-Independence Day Fireworks
Gulfport Harbor & Jones Park,
Saturday, July 4th, 8:45 pm (free event)
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Boom Boom Committee Fireworks Show
Biloxi, Highway 90 at Lighthouse Park
Best viewing Biloxi Lighthouse & Beachfront along Highway 90
Saturday, July 4th, 9 pm (free Event)
| | Our Science Café Presenter Dr. Johnny Shelly | | |
Dr. Shelley is a Veterinary Medical Officer with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Seafood Inspection Program based at the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory in Pascagoula, MS. Dr. Shelley provides certification of regulatory compliance on exported fishery product shipments for receiving countries that require a US government-employed veterinarian and additionally delivers guidance on aquaculture fish health maintenance and aquatic animal health issues. He is a World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association Certified Aquatic Veterinarian (CertAqV) and served on the American Association of Fish Veterinarians Executive Board from 2018 - 2022. He has also recently been named Fish Regent for the newly approved American Board of Veterinary Practitioners - Fish Practice Recognized Veterinary Specialty.
Come see Dr. Shelly at the GCRL Science Café
Wednesday, July 1st at 6pm.
| | "Like" the GCRL Science Cafe Facebook page for more information about upcoming Science Cafe events. | | If you missed any of our virtual GCRL Science Cafes visit our Marine Education Center’s (MEC) Facebook page at the link below. | | |
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Joyce Shaw, Librarian & Professor
Chris Cahill, Library Manager
Brennan Collins, Library Assistant
Marjie Williams, Library Assistant
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