University Libraries Blog

Keep up to date with happenings at CMU Libraries. We offer information, events, academic services, collections, and research tools that are central to your journey at Central Michigan University.

Loanable laptop program at CMU Libraries

To better serve CMU students, CMU Libraries now have laptops that can be checked out for 2 weeks at a time. Launched in August 2024, this laptop program has become a success.

Blog Posted February 25, 2025

Library’s board game collection is expanding

CMU Libraries, in partnership with CLGS, is adding 300+ board games! The collection, located on the 2nd floor, will be available for CMU students, faculty, and staff for two-week loans. Instructors can request games for classes by emailing cmulibraries@cmich.edu.

Blog Posted February 18, 2025

Children’s Literature Collection in the CMU Libraries

CMU Libraries offer a vast children’s literature collection, from classics like "Alice in Wonderland" to contemporary works. The University Library holds award-winning books, while Clarke Historical Library houses rare and historical titles. Community members are welcome!

Blog Posted February 11, 2025

CMU Libraries Celebrates Black History Month

CMU and the University Libraries celebrates Black History Month with the theme “African Americans and Labor.” Events include a screening of "10,000 Black Men Named George" on Feb. 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. in French Auditorium, plus special collections on African American history. Learn more: library.cmich.edu/blackhistory.

Blog Posted February 03, 2025

The Robert E. Kohrman Angling Collection

Dr. Robert E. Kohrman, dean emeritus of the College of Science and Technology at Central Michigan University and professor emeritus of organic chemistry, is a strong supporter of the Clarke Historical Library. He has an ardent interest in fly fishing and donated his personal collection to the Clarke, including his angling book collection in 2021 and his angling periodicals and catalogues in 2022. Dr. Kohrman also endowed the collection to fund its continued growth.

Blog Posted January 30, 2025

Documents on Demand extends your access to library resources

Is the book you need for your research paper checked out? Are you hitting a paywall for that journal article you need to access? Or maybe you’re looking for something that CMU Libraries doesn’t have in its collection, like your favorite childhood movie. Don't worry—just contact Documents on Demand!

Blog Posted January 23, 2025

Unlock the full resources available to you through CMU Libraries via Smart Search

Smart Search is a tool that allows you to conduct a search over the entire University Library collection as well as many of the Clarke’s materials. Smart Search does this by looking for the words or phrases you typed in anywhere in the item’s title, author, subject headings, and descriptions.

Blog Posted January 14, 2025