Mullen It Over – September 2026

Posted on by Katherine Schoonover

They say curiosity gets cats into trouble. At Mullen, we think it leads to better questions. A new academic year is the purrfect time to poke around, get your bearings, and find out what you’ve been missing. Whether you’re new to campus or returning to familiar territory, consider this your invitation to explore, ask questions, and make yourself at home. Curiosity encouraged.

Curious? Ask Us
Ask at the Information Desk located next to the main entrance for help finding materials, navigating the library, getting started with research, and more. Prefer to explore on your own? Try our online tutorials and librarian-created Research Guides at guides.lib.cua.edu. For more in-depth help, schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with a librarian at cua.libcal.com. However you pre-fur to learn, there’s a way to get help at Mullen.

Find Your Favorite Perch
Looking for the right spot to settle in? Mullen has spaces for every study style. The Second Floor is designed for group study and conversation, including the Main Reading Room. Need quiet? Head to the Third Floor, our silent study zone. Keep calls and conversations to the stairwells or the Stacks, and use headphones for anything with sound. Pick your favorite and get comfortable!

On the Prowl: Rare Books & Archives Tours
Take a closer look at some of the University’s special collections with two September tours:

Mullen 101: Acing Research
New to Mullen or just want a refresher? Get your bearings with Acing Research, a September workshop series led by our liaison librarians. Check out Intro to Mullen, Search Strategy, and Types of Information to learn your way around library research and start the semester on the right paw. Each session is offered twice and open to all students. Find dates and times on our Events page.

Make Your Mark
Take a paws from studying and craft something! Drop in on Thursday, September 10 or 17 from 1-3 pm to make a bookmark, start a junk journal, put together a zine, or see where inspiration takes you. Supplies are provided, just bring your curiosity.

Curiosity on Display
Wondering what’s new at the library? Take a look at our new exhibits! Stop by and see what catches your curiosity.

  • Next Stop: Brookland-CUA — On the Second Floor, an exhibit featuring items from the Archives celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Metro opening doors.
  • Panels With Purpose — In the First Floor Lobby, a book display on graphic novels in Mullen’s collection.
  • Catholic Women and their Books, 1500-1800 — Keep an eye out for this upcoming exhibit in the May Gallery, curated by Rare Books.

Keep Tabs on Your Books
Did you know you can check out your loans online? From the library homepage, select My Library Account to see what you have borrowed, check due dates, request renewals, and keep track of your library activity all in one place. Visit libraries.catholic.edu/myaccount.

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