In a galaxy not so far, far away…
It is a period of final exams. Across the campus, deadlines are approaching and focus is in high demand. As students rise to meet this challenge, the LIBRARY stands ready with extended hours, study spaces, and research support to guide their effort. Success is within reach….
Guidance, You Seek?
Have a question? Start at the Information Desk next to the entrance for quick help and guidance. For more in-depth support, schedule an appointment through Meet with a Librarian or send your question via Email a Librarian. You can also explore our online tutorials at your own pace. We’re here to help, however you choose to ask.
AAPI Voices Across the Galaxy
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with us by exploring works from AAPI authors in our collection. From history and memoir to fiction, these titles highlight a wide range of perspectives shaped by culture, memory, and experience. Stop by and check one out — no hyperdrive required.
- Julie Chan is Dead, by Liann Zhang
- This land is our land: an immigrants manifesto, by Suketu Mehta
- The book of form and emptiness, by Ruth Ozeki.
- Pick a color, by Souvankham Thammavongsa.
- Nature, culture, and history : the “knowing” of Oceania, by K.R. Howe
A Disturbance in the Schedule
Finals, commencement, and the start of summer bring a shift in the schedule, from extended hours to shorter days. For the most up-to-date information, including holiday closures, consult the library website before you visit.
Return of the Books
The semester is ending, and it’s time to restore balance to the stacks. Returning your library materials ensures they’re ready for the next acolyte and keeps your account one with the forces of Circulation. Before you depart campus, be sure everything finds its way back.
A New Watch Awaits
These are the movies you’re looking for. Swank Motion Pictures offers access to a wide range of popular films, from sci-fi and adventure to comedy and drama, all free to stream with your library login. Explore the collection from our Database list to find your next viewing mission.
Your Journey Continues: Alumni Privileges
Graduation isn’t the end, just the next episode. Alumni can continue to borrow materials with an alumni card from the Office of Alumni Relations. Once you have your card, stop by the Circulation Desk to activate your library privileges.
Exhibits: A Library Story
Knowledge leaves a record. Explore exhibits that bring together history and discovery across the library.
- The Weiner Manuscript Collections – The Semitics-ICOR Library presents an exhibit honoring the donation of ancient codices, manuscripts, and scrolls from the faiths of Ethiopia, on the First Floor.
- America at 250 – In the Main Reading Room, an exhibit marking the semiquincentennial of the United States, featuring items from our Special Collections.
- Study Smarter – In the First Floor Lobby, a display featuring science-backed study to help you strengthen your approach to learning.