University Libraries Blog

CMU Libraries received a $28,000 Go Grant to fund new tech tools for students, faculty, and staff. Equipment like laptops, tablets, and AV gear will be available starting Fall 2025 to support digital literacy and enhance the learning experience.

Looking for something new to read this summer? Consider one of these favorites suggested by employees of the CMU Libraries.

Inspired by Mr. Rogers, CMU Libraries offer spaces for reflection, connection, curiosity, and kindness to support the campus community.

CMU offers free Adobe tools to boost digital literacy for all students—build skills, create content, and get support at the Adobe Digital Lounge.

CMU Libraries wishes to congratulate our student employees who will be graduating this Spring, may your future be filled with joy and success!

The CMU Libraries Accessibility Committee spent nine months assessing accessibility. Now, they’re promoting resources via a new Accessibility Services Page, highlighting elevators, study spaces, book-finding help, and assistive tech to improve library access for all.

The Library offers a collection of films, including DVDs and streaming options, to support academic needs. Faculty and staff can check out DVDs for 7 days, while students can borrow them for 3 days. With the decline in the use of DVD players, the Library provides films to be streamed through platforms like Kanopy and Films on Demand. The Library also offers viewing equipment and consultation services with media librarian Stephanie Mathson to assist with video content selection, licensing, screenings, and technical or legal concerns.

National Library Week (April 6-12, 2025) celebrates libraries' impact. Events include Right to Read Day, Library Workers Day, Outreach Day, and Take Action for Libraries Day. This year's theme, “Drawn to the Library,” invites communities to engage.

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, we will celebrate the creative and scholarly achievements of CMU faculty and staff who published books in 2024.

CMU Libraries is working toward becoming a Certified Sustainable Library through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative. Our goal is to become more environmentally sound and socially equitable using economically feasible solutions.