Congratulations to our Spring 2024 Graduating Libraries Student Employees!
Spring 2024 recognition of the graduating libraries student employees.
Blog Posted April 19, 2024
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.
Blog Posts
The Libraries’ New Transformative Agreements
The CMU Libraries recently signed transformative agreements with four journal publishers. A transformative agreement “transforms” the publishing process from the traditional subscription model to a new model in line with the open publishing model many publishers, libraries, and researchers are embracing today.
Blog Posted April 10, 2024
Introducing Mariagabriella Stuardi, Special Collections Cataloging Librarian at the University Libraries
Introducing Mariagabriella Stuardi, Special Collections Cataloging Librarian at the University Libraries
Blog Posted April 04, 2024
Celebrating CMU’s Book Authors and Editors
The annual Book Recognition Event celebrates the creative and scholarly achievements of CMU book authors and editors. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the University Libraries, the annual Book Recognition Event celebrates CMU authors, editors, illustrators, and translators.
Blog Posted March 14, 2024
Welcome Lee Parker
Lee Parker, joined CMU Libraries on January 2, 2024. Lee as the new Instruction and Outreach Librarian. He will guide the library’s instruction efforts, including providing leadership for LIB 197, the library’s one-credit library skills class. He will also spearhead outreach to academic support units and other offices on campus in hopes of strengthening relationships and improving support for students.
Blog Posted January 15, 2024
Share your Feedback about the 1 North Study Room Refresh
1 North Study Room - Park Library: We are collecting student feedback about these plans to ensure the new furnishings will support students’ needs for the room. Stop by the 1 North study room to see the proposed design and provide your feedback by February 9, 2024.
Blog Posted January 10, 2024
Access to Library Resources and Study Spaces on Inclement Weather Days
If CMU delays opening or closes campus due to inclement weather, some library resources and spaces will still be available. We will post an alert on our website and social media channels about library access on these days.
Blog Posted December 08, 2023
Congratulations to our Fall 2023 Graduating Libraries Student Employees!
Congratulatory message for the fall 2023 graduating libraries student employees.
Blog Posted December 04, 2023
Tracking Usage of the 1 North Study Room
Occupancy sensors and usage data for 1North Study Room in the Park Library.
Blog Posted November 16, 2023
Feeling Stressed? Relax and Practice Mindfulness at the CMU Libraries
CMU Libraries can play a role in supporting student wellness. Take advantage of the Park Library’s quiet study spaces.
Blog Posted November 10, 2023
A (Flying) Tour of the Park Library
A unique tour through the Park Library, not on foot, but by air, through a drone fly-by.
Blog Posted November 02, 2023
Ghosts in the Library!
Ghosts in the Library! Stories of libraries with ghosts, Cairo Public Library, Illinois; New Hanover County Public Library in Wilmington, North Carolina; Houston, Texas Public Library’s Julia Ideson Building; Sweetwater County Library in Green River, Wyoming; Willard Public Library in Evansville, Indiana.
Blog Posted October 30, 2023
The CMU Libraries Celebrates an Anniversary
This year, the CMU Libraries is celebrating its 65th anniversary as a United States Federal documents depository library. CMU officially joined the Federal Depository Library Program on January 3, 1958.
Blog Posted October 20, 2023
Navigating Library Technology and Tools with Confidence
The CMU Libraries are an invaluable resource to support your learning and research.
Blog Posted September 25, 2023
Discovering CMU Libraries' Services for Your Academic Success
In a 2023 student library survey, CMU Libraries’ services received high satisfaction rates, with 93.1% of respondents expressing their contentment.
Blog Posted September 19, 2023
Unveiling the Library Collections: Your Gateway to Academic Success
The CMU Libraries are committed to providing you with the materials you need to thrive in your courses. In a 2023 library survey of CMU students, an overwhelming 94.7% of students expressed confidence in the library’s ability to support their academic success through our collections.
Blog Posted September 13, 2023
Enhancing your college experience: Maximizing the benefits of your university libraries
The library can be your most valuable ally in achieving academic success and personal growth. The library is an essential resource that offers many services to enhance your learning experiences. 95.4% overall satisfaction with the CMU Libraries.
Blog Posted September 05, 2023
2023-24 Libraries Student Employees Scholarships Recipients
The University Libraries awarded scholarships to ten library student employees for the 2023-24 academic year.
Blog Posted August 29, 2023
Demystifying the Library: Weeding
Removal of previously purchased and donated volumes from a collection–colloquially called weeding, more formally called deselection—is an important part of a library’s collection maintenance activities.
Blog Posted August 04, 2023
Welcome Elizabeth Heitsch!
Welcome Elizabeth Heitsch to CMU Libraries starting. Elizabeth is the new reference and instruction librarian for the Health Professions.
Blog Posted July 26, 2023