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Help the OSU Libraries Better Understand How You Find Academic Sources

The OSU Libraries is looking for faculty/instructors/research associates/assistants and students to participate in a study focused on how you find academic sources to help us make decisions about what library resources to invest in. Are you...

Extended Study Hours: 3/9-3/18

The Java II space will be open for study after The Valley Library closes from March 9th through March 18th.  To use this space after hours, relocate to the Java II seating area on the first floor at the regular Valley Library closing...

Guin Library Responds to Patron Requests

Katie Bowler, Library Technician III, is working to provide second monitors in all study rooms at Guin Library. This is a common patron request. To be mindful of cost and in the spirit of up-cycling, Katie is making use of OSU surplus supplies...

Helping Plan the Annual HMSC Research Summit

Guin Library worked with the guiding committee to develop two workshops. Zach Wellhouse and Laurie Bridges each presented on aspects of AI at the HMSC Research Summit in mid-October. Guin set up white boards at the research summit and in the...

Crafternoons Continues

Valley librarians have continued to offer crafting opportunities to the OSU community. Fall term, DIY stationary, contributing to the Dear Stranger project, and collaboration with the OSU Queer Archives for a special edition of Glitter in the...

Furniture Fair in the Learning Commons

This November and early December, students were invited to sample prospective furniture for the Learning Commons. Assorted tables, chairs, and study nooks were assembled in the LC with short questionnaires, prompting students to share their...

Fall Game Nite

While Game Nite is a much-loved event at Valley Library. This year, Game Night coincided with the Valley Library’s 25th Birthday Bash. Beavers enjoying yard games, face painting, and snacks until 6pm on the library quad were encouraged to enter...

Valley Library Celebrates 25 Years at OSU

Valley Library opened in 1999 and has been supporting our Beavs ever since. This academic year, Valley has held events to thank donors, OSU students, and the rich history of libraries and press at OSU. Visit the “Creating Your Library” exhibit to...

Reflections on Clara Llebot Lorente's Sabbatical

Clara Llebot Lorente, Associate Professor, Data Management Specialist, Librarian to the College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences and Liaison for the Water Resources Graduate Program, recently took a sabbatical. Clara Llebot Lorente...

Reflections on Uta Hussong-Christian's Sabbatical

Uta Hussong-Christian, Associate Professor & Librarian for Colleges of Health, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine, recently took a sabbatical.  The primary activity of Uta's sabbatical leave was a course of professional development...

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