Summer is a season for winding trails, starry skies, and stories shared around the fire. Pack your backpack and stop by Mullen, where resources, recommendations, and new discoveries are waiting around every bend. Whether your summer takes you across mountains or just across campus, we’re here all summer long to help you find your way forward, wherever your trail leads.

Friendly Faces at Basecamp
Any expedition can benefit from an experienced guide. Even during the quieter summer months, librarians are available to help you track down sources, navigate databases, and discover resources for your next project. Connect through email, in person, or by scheduling a Zoom appointment. Visit the Contact Us page at libraries.catholic.edu to get in touch.

Ranger’s Pick: Nature Journals Online
Adventure doesn’t stop at the forest’s edge. The library provides access to Nature via the Nature Portfolio Group site. Follow the trail to some of the world’s leading research in science, medicine, and technology. Whether you’re digging into a project or keeping up with the latest discoveries, it’s a destination worth exploring.

Wander Through Our Exhibits
Gather ‘round and explore the stories, collections, and displays currently lighting up Mullen 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.
• Study Smarter – In the First Floor Lobby, a display exploring science-backed study skills to help you build effective learning habits.
• America at 250 – In the Main Reading Room, an exhibit marking the 250th anniversary of the United States through materials from our Special Collections.

Light the Way
Like any good campsite, we’re using our resources thoughtfully this summer. To conserve energy, lighting in the Stacks may be reduced. If you’re venturing into the shelves and need a little more illumination, simply switch on the lights nearby and continue your exploration.

What’s in Our Backpack?
Every adventurer needs the right gear for the journey. Whether you’re mapping out new destinations, trekking through a suspenseful wilderness tale, exploring life in the forest service, or following an unforgettable journey in the wild, Mullen’s collection has something to fuel your next adventure. Stop by and check out these featured titles, and discover the other treasures you’ll find along the trail.

• • Atlas of Exploration, by John Hemming
  • Toward a Natural Forest : The Forest Service in Transition, by Jim Furnish
  • The Hike, by Lucy Clarke.
  • Into the Wild, directed by Sean Penn

Trail Update: Summer Hours Ahead
Each trail has its markers. Consider this your signpost to our summer hours now in effect. Check the schedule on our website at libraries.catholic.edu before your next visit to stay on the right path.