If you are enrolled in an online course that concludes on December 18, you will have access to library services and resources outlined below. We wish you much success on your academic endeavors! Services and Access… Read moreLibrary services between November 30 and December 18
Next time you need a quiet place to focus, check out the newly remodeled Mary Dow Reading Room. A popular destination with spectacular views of the Fabiano Botanical Garden, the Mary Dow Reading Room is a… Read moreMary Dow Reading Room Remodel Expands Individual Study Options
If you haven’t been inside the Park Library since early March 2020, you will notice many changes on your next visit. CMU Libraries is following guidelines established by CMU, the State of Michigan, and the CDC… Read moreWhat to Expect When Visiting the Park Library
During the summer, we will gradually reopen parts of the Park Library building and begin offering limited services in the building. Dates and details are subject to change. We continue to offer virtual library services and… Read moreCMU Libraries, Phased Re-Opening Timeline
Open 24/5, the 1 North Study Room supports students who need access to computers, printers, and study space to complete their course work. Using Park Library’s after-hours spaces is a privilege and a responsibility. The after-hours… Read moreStay Safe Reminders for 1 North After-Hours Study Room
[Updated April 13, 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
In his 1994 book, The Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community, sociologist Ray Oldenburg proposes that to be emotionally healthy a person needs… Read moreThe Library as a Third Place
“We don’t live in a digital world, and we relate to the real world deeply. We create the world we want to live in.” ~David Sax, author of The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why… Read moreJoy and Happiness in Real Life
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
By Brad Stambaugh & Kim Chiodo It’s been a busy summer at CMU’s Park Library, both inside and out. While the students were away, the perimeter of the Park Library received some much-needed attention. The University… Read moreChanges at the Park
