The CMU Libraries maintain multiple social media pages across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Our social media pages serve to help the libraries to share information and gather feedback about services, resources, events, exhibits, and other goings-on… Read moreCMU Libraries and Social Media
A Library with a Clock in its Walls – Grandparents U Edition “Lewis is in trouble. His warlock, Uncle Johnathan, told him not to touch a book in the Clarke Library, and he never said why…. Read moreThe Library with a Clock in its Walls
We commend the following library faculty and staff for their accomplishments and for sharing their knowledge and expertise with our professional colleagues and CMU community. Awards Best in Show, PR Xchange Awards Competition, Special Events and… Read moreCelebrating CMU Libraries’ Employee Creative and Scholarly Accomplishments 2018-2019
This year the Park Library brings awareness to Pride Month and the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising by featuring Park Library resources that explore LGBTQ history, culture, and activism. Begin your experience by learning more… Read moreResearch with Pride
Sandy Folsom joined CMU Libraries in 1984 and has witnessed tremendous change during the past 35 years of service as a faculty librarian. She participated in the implementation of three automated systems and two institutional repository… Read moreLibrary Faculty Member Sandy Folsom to Retire
CMU Libraries employs nearly 100 students during the academic year and appoints student volunteers to serve as library ambassadors. Depending upon the department in which they work, our student employees serve our patrons, operate the building,… Read moreCongratulations to Students Graduating, Studying Abroad, or Leaving for Internships
The last two weeks of the spring semester are especially busy for students. The whirlwind of exams, papers and projects, packing up for the summer, and for some students, graduating, may lead to increased levels of… Read moreStopping the Noise in your Head: How Walking a Labyrinth is Like Taking a Safe Time Out
This is not another story about how computers and digital technologies are changing libraries. Rather, here you will read about some of the analog materials and equipment in our collections. While many of our patrons may… Read moreArchaic Technologies in the Library
When I was asked to create a post for the libraries’ new blog in the spring, the thought of Earth Day came to mind, and I felt that discussing the relationships the library is creating with… Read moreLibraries Work Toward Sustainable Partnerships
We are happy to share a creative short story written by one of our very own Library Ambassadors! Jade Driscoll is a senior from Randville, MI who will be graduating in May with her bachelor’s degree… Read moreThe Life of a Book