During one weekend afternoon, I presented to classes held in Maryland, California, and Hawaii. Two days earlier, I had met with a class in Southfield, and four days later, I met with another class in Dearborn…. Read moreGoing the Distance for the CMU Libraries
There’s a new place in the Park Library where students can work on group projects and study together: 3 East. Combined with existing group study rooms and the Copeland Suite, 3 East triples the amount of… Read more3 East Triples Group-Friendly Space in Park Library
My name is Amie Pifer, and I am the Director of Acquisitions and Metadata Services (AMS) at CMU Libraries. What does that mean exactly? When I started working here in the late 90s, I didn’t know… Read moreWhat Exactly is Acquisitions and Metadata Services?
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
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
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
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
A common theme in academic libraries over the past ten years has been the repurposing of space. Sections of libraries previously occupied by print book and journal collections, or previously used as individual study areas, have… Read moreLibrary Spaces Are Changing – Part One
Librarians are often asked why universities still need libraries to allow students and researchers to gain access to books, data, and journals for their research. After all, as the question goes, “Why do we need a… Read more“But, isn’t everything available online?” Library Collections in the Digital Era
Have you ever been so focused on an activity that you lost track of time? I often lose track of time when I’m writing or playing piano. Researchers have shown that performers often experience flow including… Read more7 Steps You Can Take to Get into the Flow
