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The CMU Libraries and Sustainability
CMU Libraries is committed to sustainability through environmentally responsible, economically mindful, and socially equitable practices. The Libraries is also pursuing Sustainable Libraries Initiative certification and sharing ways the CMU community can make more sustainable choices.
Blog Posted August 27, 2026
Finding the Glimmers: Small Moments To Sustain Us This Semester
In this article, Gabrielle Likavec explores how educators can notice “glimmers”—small moments of connection, curiosity, success, and belonging—to balance challenges, strengthen well-being, and reconnect with the meaning of teaching.
Blog Posted August 21, 2026
Five Ways CMU Libraries Can Support Faculty This Fall
Here are five ways the library can help you in and beyond the classroom.
Blog Posted August 20, 2026
Former CMU Librarians and Student Workers: Where are They Now?
Exploring the experiences of past employees and students and how this work led to their current roles.
Blog Posted August 17, 2026
Fine Arts, Friendly Views, and Focus: Unique Study Spaces in CMU Libraries
Fine Arts, Friendly Views, and Focus: Unique Study Spaces in CMU Libraries
Blog Posted July 21, 2026
My Accessibility Journey, Part 3: Accessibility Is About People, Not Checklists
Accessibility is more than compliance—it's a mindset of reducing barriers, designing for diverse learners, and creating learning environments where every student can fully participate and belong.
Blog Posted July 24, 2026
My Accessibility Journey, Part 2: The Small Changes That Changed Everything
Accessibility is built through small, sustainable habits. Simple practices like headings, meaningful links, alt text, and consistent design improve learning, usability, and inclusion for all students.
Blog Posted July 01, 2026
My Accessibility Journey, Part 1: When Accessibility Felt Bigger Than I Was
In this reflection, Gabrielle Likavec explores how accessibility shifted from an overwhelming checklist to an ongoing commitment. She emphasizes progress, shared responsibility, and designing learning experiences that reduce barriers for everyone.
Blog Posted June 12, 2026
Finding Support in the Stacks: Call Number Ranges for Sensitive Topics
Finding Support in the Stacks: Call Number Ranges for Sensitive Topics
Blog Posted June 03, 2026
Staff Picks in CMU Libraries Browsing Collection
Enjoy some Staff Pick recommendations from Park Library staff member Amy Christensen, an avid reader.
Blog Posted May 20, 2026
Collection Resources, Spaces, and More: CMU Libraries Supports the Mental Health Needs of All Students
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the CMU Libraries are dedicated to supporting students’ academic and personal well-being.
Blog Posted May 06, 2026
Congratulations to our Spring 2026 graduating libraries student employee
Recognizing a Spring 2026 graduating Libraries student employee.
Blog Posted April 30, 2026
Take 2 for Teaching & Learning - Why Wait Time Still Matters in Today’s College Classroom
Most instructors wait ~1 second after asking or answering questions, limiting student thinking. Research shows extending wait time to 3–7 seconds boosts participation, equity, and response quality, improving learning with simple pauses.
Blog Posted April 24, 2026
Find Your Joy - Celebrating National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026
Life is full of challenges, deadlines, and complex questions. National Library Week and this year’s theme, “Find Your Joy,” remind us that libraries provide support and inspiration. Libraries are places where curiosity grows.
Blog Posted April 20, 2026
CMU Libraries: Over One Hundred Years of Evolution
CMU’s library has evolved from a small 1893 collection to the modern Charles V. Park Library, growing alongside the university despite setbacks like the Old Main fire of 1925—all while continuing to support student success through access to knowledge.
Blog Posted April 16, 2026
Digital Accessibility as a Teaching Practice
Digital accessibility becomes manageable when treated as an ongoing teaching practice, not a one-time fix. Small, weekly improvements—like clear structure, captions, and templates—reduce barriers, support learning, and make courses more inclusive and sustainable.
Blog Posted April 14, 2026
Pride Month at CMU Libraries: Then, Now, Together
CMU Libraries celebrates Pride Month by reflecting on decades of standing up for LGBTQ+ rights and community collaboration.
Blog Posted April 13, 2026
Encouraging Students to Complete End-of-Course Surveys: Practical Strategies for Any Modality
Low response rates weaken end-of-course surveys. Students skip them due to time, value, or trust issues. Instructors can boost participation by explaining impact, giving class time, encouraging feedback, ensuring anonymity, and fostering a supportive climate.
Blog Posted April 10, 2026
Take 2 for Teaching & Learning - Asking Better Questions: How Three Simple Types Transform Learning
In this episode of Take 2 for Teaching & Learning, we explore how three strategic types of questions: recall, analysis, and application, can unlock deeper thinking in the college classroom.
Blog Posted April 03, 2026