University Libraries Blog

Recognizing a Spring 2026 graduating Libraries student employee.

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.

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.

CMU Libraries celebrates Pride Month by reflecting on decades of standing up for LGBTQ+ rights and community collaboration.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.