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Congratulations to our Spring 2026 graduating libraries student employee

Recognizing a Spring 2026 graduating Libraries student employee.

Blog Posted April 30, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

Stories from Park Library Building Partners

CMU Libraries include support centers offering tutoring, testing, and accommodations, fostering student success and inclusive resources.

Blog Posted March 24, 2026

Meet the Pets of Our Library Staff

Beyond our work at service desks, in classrooms, and behind the scenes, many of us are also supported by beloved companions at home who bring joy, humor, and occasional chaos to our lives.

Blog Posted March 20, 2026

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Take 2 for Teaching and Learning - Problem-Based Learning: Designing Courses Around Inquiry and Application

PBL engages students in solving real-world problems, building critical thinking, collaboration, and self-directed learning. It shifts classrooms from lectures to inquiry, with instructors guiding research, analysis, and reflection.

Blog Posted March 20, 2026

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When an Exam Doesn’t Go as Planned: Questions to Ask Before You Curve or Toss

Unexpected exam results—like many low scores or a missed question—should prompt item analysis. Review score patterns, question clarity, alignment with instruction, and difficulty before curving or adjusting to ensure fair grading.

Blog Posted March 13, 2026

Ebooks (and Audiobooks) Made Easy

CMU Libraries offers eBooks and audiobooks that can be found using the “Available Online” search filter or through the Libby app, where users can borrow titles, sync across devices, and request new materials.

Blog Posted March 11, 2026

Requiring Required Reading

Students often skip readings when they lack value, clarity, or support. Boost completion through clear purpose, accountability, manageable workloads, skill-building, and social learning.

Blog Posted February 20, 2026

AI Is Here - Now What? Students Speak Candidly on Ethics, Engagement, and Education

CMU students shared how they use AI daily for learning and efficiency, urging faculty to teach responsible use, design relevant, AI-resistant assignments, and maintain human connection in feedback to foster integrity and critical thinking.

Blog Posted April 11, 2025

Citing and Acknowledging AI Tools in Research

AI is reshaping library research; use it ethically by citing AI output, disclosing use, and avoiding plagiarism.

Blog Posted February 11, 2026

Jan. 2026: Website updates

During January, the Digital Strategy Team upgraded the website to Sitefinity version 15.4 and focused on website improvements needed from that version.

Blog Posted February 01, 2026

Celebrating African American Librarians and Historic Figures

In honor of Black History Month 2026, this blog post will highlight African American contributors to librarianship, African American historical figures shaped by libraries, and CMU Libraries’ Black History collection.

Blog Posted February 04, 2026

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Take 2 for Teaching & Learning - Beyond the Grade: Using Rubrics to Support Learning

In this episode of Take 2 for Teaching and Learning, Dr. Sarah Learman highlights the uses and benefits behind rubrics in the higher ed classroom.

Blog Posted January 23, 2026

Art in the Park Library

The library’s art collection is part of the larger Central Michigan University art collection, which consists of more than 900 items. The library owns approximately 330 pieces of art, so just over one-third of the university’s overall collection.

Blog Posted January 21, 2026