From the first days of the computer age, there has been a dream of unlimited, immediate access to the information created by humanity over the centuries. Almost as soon as computer connectivity between remote locations began,… Read moreHathi Trust: Centuries of Information at Your Fingertips
[Updated April 6, 2020 4:00 p.m.] Whether you are in Mount Pleasant, at home, or anywhere in the world, the library can support your learning needs. Many of our collections and services are available online anytime,… Read moreLibrary Support during COVID-19 Pandemic, Spring 2020
Each year CMU Libraries recognizes CMU authors who have published a book in the preceding year. These varied and interesting books reflect the range of CMU authors’ research subjects and expertise. Twenty CMU authors published books… Read moreCelebrating CMU’s Book Authors and Editors 2020
The audio began, “This is Archives of the Air.” It was followed by a 50-second description of the occasion when Kenpachiro Satsuma was struck with appendicitis while filming Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster. With no time… Read moreLet’s Go Back
Please join us in congratulating the Libraries’ student employees who are graduating on December 13, 2019, as well as those going on a study abroad experience during spring 2020. Although we are sad to see them… Read moreCongratulations to Students Graduating, Studying Abroad, or Leaving for an Internship
My name is Melissa James, and I’m the Metadata Manager at CMU Libraries. That means I am the primary person responsible for maintaining the metadata of the University Library’s collections. But, what is metadata? And, what… Read moreWhat is Library Metadata?
As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, it is important to remember that this year marks the 200th anniversary of the Treaty of Saginaw, signed on September 24, 1819. To mark the signing of… Read moreThe 1819 Treaty of Saginaw
One of the library’s more popular services is the research consultation. In a research consultation, a student or faculty member meets one-on-one with the subject librarian from their academic area to discuss an assignment, research paper,… Read moreResearch Consultations Save Time and Keep Research on Track!
By Ann Kucera & Kari Chrenka Students are using the CMU Libraries website every hour of every day. It is a resource for completing assignments, conducting research, and connecting with a librarian. To make sure the… Read moreA Different View of the Library
November was first declared “National American Indian Heritage Month” on August 3, 1990, by President of the United States George H. W. Bush. The name has undergone some changes but has been known as “Native American… Read moreNative American Heritage Month