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
During the library’s survey last year, students told us they wanted more group study spaces, comfortable seating, and outlets for charging mobile devices. We listened and we hope this summer’s building projects will fulfill students’ needs!… Read morePardon our Dust! Summer Building Projects Begin in May
Ten of Our Favorite Online Resources You Might Not Know About Here at the CMU Libraries, we work with thousands of electronic resources that bring information right to the screen in front of you –… Read moreTen of Our Favorite Online Resources You Might Not Know About
The workflows used by researchers has become an important area of study as the World Wide Web, and the proliferation of electronic tools available to collect, store, and share information has radically altered how individuals engage… Read moreProfessor Steven Weiland, Michigan State University, to Give Two Talks about Research Workflows in the Digital Age in the Park Library on April 8, 2019.
A writer’s published work embodies their passions, their interests, and their expertise. When the library receives books created by CMU faculty and staff, I enjoy paging through each one to learn something about each person and… Read moreCelebrating CMU’s Authors and Editors
What should I do with the boxes of family stuff in great-aunt Susie’s attic or garage? Is it archival? Should I laminate or digitize it? These are typical questions I am often asked. Here are some… Read morePreservation Tips from Marian the Archivist
by Ere Rumsey and Jennifer Rundels Your instructor has given you a research assignment. Now what? Where do you start? Where is the best place to find resources? What if you can’t find any or enough… Read more“I need help!” Research Help and Consultations to the Rescue
History of Women’s History Month March is designated as Women’s History Month and selected for celebrating women’s contributions to American history. Celebration of women’s history, women’s movements, and Women’s History Month are relatively recent phenomena and… Read moreWomen’s History Month: History and a Featured Resource
The 21st century university library is a new and different kind of library. No longer just a building housing books and study space, today’s university library is also home to a wide range of student support… Read moreLibrary Spaces Part II
When I first joined the CMU Libraries Cataloging Department in 1984, the library was a very different place than it is today. Sure, the building was smaller and had a faded 1960’s décor, but that wasn’t… Read moreFrom the Card Catalog to the Cloud