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One-on-one appointments are nearly full, but you can Walk In to speak with a librarian, available noon to 9 PM, Mon-Thur.
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The library helps with all things research but when you need writing support, subject tutoring, internships, resumes feedback, etc we recommend taking advantage services provided by the Academic Success Center or Career Center:
Library Highlights
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May 29, 2025 Walker’s Unfinished BooksEmily Edwards
Sometimes you can’t finish a book because it’s either bad or uninteresting. These are books Walker could not finish for a variety of reasons explained below. Hopefully, one of these books will spark your interest!
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May 29, 2025 Carolyn Wilson Digital Collections: Spring Wrap UpEmily Edwards
The Carolyn Wilson Digital Collections saw over 20,000 downloads in the Spring 2025 semester along with some new departments and programs who have begun adding their work to the repository.
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August 19, 2025 Meet Your LibrariansJaimie Beth Colvin
Meet the team of librarians happy to help you with research projects and questions.
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September 5, 2025 Whodunit?Jaimie Beth Colvin
Author: Walker Cheatham
"Dear Detective,
Thank you so much for agreeing to help the library solve this case. Because Campus Security is busy checking on a fire alarm at High Rise, we need your help to investigate a death before all of the clues disappear.
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September 12, 2025 Shakespeare in the Park ReviewJaimie Beth Colvin
Author: Valeska Piedrasanta
I had the pleasure of attending one of the shows for the "Shakespeare in the Park" play, The Merry Wives of Windsor. The Saturday show (8/30) was jam-packed with people eager to watch the play. I found it to be such an entertaining and enjoyable play, and I recommend people see the show at least once while it is still ongoing.
Did You Know?
Trick or Treat
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The Library will hand out cany to anyone dressed up on October 31st.