Miami University Libraries

Catalyst '25 celebrates another year of meaningful change at the Libraries

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Catalyst is a flexible, iterative, staff-driven approach to strategic planning with yearly initiatives centered around three goals. This year, three teams worked on projects ranging from staff recognition to increasing the Libraries' external funding.

New Books at Miami slated for Nov. 15

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Miami University faculty and staff will present "micro-talks" about their recently published books during the "New Books at Miami" event in King 320 on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 4 p.m.

Celebrating the Importance of Walter Havighurst Special Collections and University Archives

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The 2024 Miami Digital Humanities Forum

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

All members of the Miami community are invited to the Miami University Digital Humanities Forum, which will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, with a reception at 3 p.m.

Three Miami University Librarians receive promotion and continuing contract

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Miami University Libraries honors Dr. Glenn Platt

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrating the retirement of Stan Brown

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

As Stan Brown prepares to retire, we highlight his accomplishments over the years.

Celebrating Makerspace partnerships: enriching the educational experience

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrate Ohio Archives Month with 'Mr. Miami,' Don Crain ('70)

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Join the Miami University Libraries on October 16, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. to celebrate Ohio Archives Month with Don Crain '70.

Libraries welcome new Business Librarian

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Longtime Libraries' employee closes a chapter

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Updates and upgrades at the Miami University Libraries

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Miami University Libraries is under construction this summer

Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Miami University Libraries will join other OhioLINK members in updating our lending systems this summer.

Miami University Libraries celebrates six new Associate Librarians

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Six librarians at Miami University, were recently promoted to Associate Librarian after the Board of Trustees approved the recommendation at their Feb. 2025 meeting.

Two library employees celebrate anniversaries

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Head of Create & Innovate Selected to Serve on HathiTrust Committee

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Catalyst ‘24 wraps up another successful year of strategic planning

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Earlier this month, the Libraries celebrated the end of its fourth year of Catalyst, the Libraries’ strategic plan.

OhioLINK Luminary reflects on the journey

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Unveiling of the new Sidley Lounge

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A Conversation with Rita Dove

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as Rita Dove, Miami alumna, Pulitzer Prize-winner, and the first Black Poet Laureate of the United States, speaks with the Miami community by video.

Renovation begins on part of King Library's first floor

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrate 50 years of the Walter Havighurst Special Collections and Archives

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

To mark 50 years since the naming of the Walter Havighurst Special Collections and University Archives, the Libraries are celebrating with three special events this fall.

Support the Libraries for #MoveInMiami on Thursday, Aug. 24!

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Amos Music Library closed as of Sept. 1

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The Amos Music Library space in the Center for Performing Arts (CPA) closed to the public after 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. All Music materials are still available, and the Music Librarian and staff have moved to King Library.

Jefferson-Jenkins to keynote opening reception exhibit on local Black history

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins will deliver the keynote address at the opening reception for "Lived Experiences: Black History in Oxford", an exhibit focusing on the Black experience in Oxford, Ohio.

Boehme earns rank of Associate Librarian

Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Science librarian at Miami University, was recently promoted to Associate Librarian after the Board of Trustees approved the recommendation earlier this year.

Poetry exhibition reveals “shared experience” of Miami students across history

Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

An exhibition on the history of student poetry at Miami University, curated by three Miami undergraduates and Humanities Librarian Mark Dahlquist, illuminates a universal student experience.

Submissions open through Monday, March 13 for library award cash prize

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Miami students have until Monday, March 13 to submit their essay on how they used library resources to great effect in their research to be eligible to win up to $750 in prize money.

Miami student prototypes leg brace design to help kittens

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

How Clayton Kincaid ‘22 combined his student employment in the Makerspace and his engineering education to help a kitten.

Two Miami students participate in second year of library career program

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Exhibition and events celebrate 50-year relationship between Miami Tribe and Miami University

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

A new exhibition and slate of special events in King Library this fall highlights the history of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and their 50-year relationship with Miami University.

Traveling exhibit on Freedom Summer now available to schools

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Themes and story of Freedom Summer of ’64 provide a powerful and relevant connection to history for fourth and fifth graders

Student Leadership Academy launches for library student employees

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

More than 20 students are participating in the inaugural cohort of the Libraries’ Student Leadership Academy, a new program that invests in student employees’ professional development.

What's new at the Libraries this semester

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Read about how to run a great hybrid meeting by checking out a Meeting Owl; where to find free menstrual products in King Library; when you can drop in to talk with a mental health professional from the Student Counseling Service in the library; and more...

5 things you didn't know you could do at the library

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Sure, the books are great, but so is 3D printing, getting help with your research with live chat, and downloading Photoshop...

Support the Libraries for #MoveInMiami on Thursday, Aug. 18!

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

New health and wellness kits for checkout funded by Student Technology Fee

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

The University Libraries now offer six health and wellness kits for checkout containing technology to help you find focus, renew energy, or experience calm.

Reflections from a Luminary: a student employee blog

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Long promoted to Principal Librarian

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Popular e-books and audiobooks now available for leisure reading through Axis 360

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Miami's Libraries add [Axis 360](https://libguides.lib.miamioh.edu/leisure), which lets students, faculty, and staff browse and check out popular e-books and audiobooks for free.

From Vienna to Oxford in 1939: Hedi Pope '42 recounts an extraordinary life

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Shortly before her 100th birthday, Miami alumna Hedi Pope '42 recorded an oral history interview with the University Libraries about her childhood in Vienna, emigrating to the United States after Austria's annexation by Nazi Germany, and learning to be a Miamian in 1939.

Staff Spotlight - Elizabeth Kerr

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Meet the Luminaries

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Two Miami undergraduates are getting a unique and comprehensive look at how libraries operate through a new student employment program.

Treating subjects with respect: how the Libraries are addressing discrimination and harmful content in its catalog

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

On the (laser) cutting edge: Libraries Makerspace adds a Glowforge

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

New "MyGuide" portal tailors library resources and guides to your courses

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The Libraries' new web portal brings you customized library resources most relevant to your courses and subject areas.

Western College yearbooks now available online

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The Miami University Libraries recently completed an effort to digitize yearbooks from Western College for Women.

Final Cut Pro now available for online checkout

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The Libraries’ software checkout program has expanded and now includes both the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and Final Cut Pro.

Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins collection to be digitized with M.I.A.M.I. WOMEN grant

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

More than 13,000 pages of material donated by Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins will be digitized by the University Libraries using grant funding awarded by M.I.A.M.I. WOMEN's Hawk Tank.

Libraries supporters break all-time #MoveInMiami records

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The Libraries posted a record-breaking year for 2021's #MoveInMiami campaign, reaching more than 125% of the goal of 75 donors. The gifts in support of the Pressing Needs of the Libraries fund and Textbooks on Reserve initiative will be put to use immediately to benefit Miami students, faculty, and staff.

Highlighting our most valuable resource: student workers

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries awarded grant to develop traveling Freedom Summer exhibit

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Exhibit and accompanying lesson plans will teach history and themes of Freedom Summer to elementary school students

Celebrate Pride with 4 movies in June

Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The Miami University Libraries are announcing the four winners for the Asian LGBTQ Movie nights event. Over the last few weeks the Miami community has voted in the Libraries’ Instagram stories polls and we have listened! Now it’s time to celebrate Pride Month with the following movie screenings via Zoom. Each Friday night at 8 p.m. in June, the Libraries will host a screening of the winning movies.

Library research award winners share challenges, triumphs of 2020

Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Affordable education initiatives surpass $1 million in savings for students

Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Library Learning Materials, Now Available for Faculty and Staff

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The Miami University Libraries now offer learning materials to faculty and staff through our Learning Object REpository (LORE).

Bring Your Own Book

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:30:00 GMT

Think book club, but BYOB... bring your own book, that is!

Celebrating Women’s History all throughout March

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:30:00 GMT

Stop by and study with the Libraries — we saved you a seat!

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:30:00 GMT

Trustees approve promotion & continuing contract for two librarians

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Bill Modrow and Carla Myers earn continuing contract, and Myers is promoted to associate librarian

Tell Us Your Research Story!

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Let's commemorate and remember B.E.S.T. Library

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Visit the Miami Digital Humanities Forum

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Belinda Barr: a true trailblazer

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Tenacity, passion, and humor: the distinguished career of Susan Hurst

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Fall Friday Make Alongs

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Get set for success with online library workshops

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Making friends overnight: congratulations and farewell to Sandy Burwell

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 08:50:00 GMT

Four ways to enhance instruction with resources from the Libraries

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

BEST Library first floor closes permanently in Laws Hall; services move to King

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT

A collection of resources on social justice

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Preservation Week 2020 -- Preservation Boot Camp

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Documenting the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins to give Women's History Month talk March 12

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries exhibition examines Holocaust and Jewish experience of Miami alumni

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Expert Carla Myers writes on fair use for Harvard University

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Registration now open for the Miami University Digital Humanities Forum

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Fifth-annual LAURE now accepting submissions for 2020 award

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Staff Spotlight - Ken Irwin

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Staff Spotlight - Samantha Diebel

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Freedom Summer archives central to Black History Month lecture

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Library Games Nights open to all

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries to hold crafting event a week before Valentine’s Day

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Spring workshops offer digital resources for success

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries to host opening reception for Holocaust exhibits

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The Miami University Libraries will host an opening reception for two new exhibitions in King Library that examine issues and experiences of the Holocaust on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. in King 320.

Recent faculty book publications to be celebrated with New Books at Miami

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Recent faculty book publications to be celebrated with New Books at Miami

Your feedback wanted: Libraries launch beta version of new website

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Exhibit on Karski's mission to alert world about Holocaust opens in King

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:18:00 GMT

University Libraries to celebrate Ohio Archives Month

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:16:00 GMT

Celebrating Ohio Archives Month

Librarians now available at Armstrong for walk-in consultations

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 10:16:00 GMT

New Makerspace opens in King with open drop-in hours

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Library Game Nights back by popular demand

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Fall workshops series to cover essential skills for success

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries welcome class of 2023 with Explore King Aug. 23 and 25

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

New Special Collections exhibit explores link between art and science

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Supercharge your semester with tools and resources from the Libraries

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Next Game Night to take place April 6 at Amos Music Library

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Undergraduate research award now open for submissions

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries open for winter term with special hours

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Late Night Study Breakfast Dec. 10

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Next Game Night set for Dec. 1 at Art & Architecture Library

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

GIS is everywhere: highlighting the Libraries' GIS resources

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 09:50:00 GMT

GIS is everywhere: highlighting the Libraries' GIS resources, Part 1

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Open Access Week celebrated with film screening

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries harmonize music and copyright in second annual Copyright Conference

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

University Libraries to host three Ohio Archives Month lectures

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Campus-wide effort targets student textbook costs

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries offer free access to The Wall Street Journal

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries post another strong MoveInMiami showing

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries committed to supporting Miami faculty

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

8 ways your University Libraries give you a competitive edge

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Kick start your academic success with the Libraries' fall workshop series

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Help MOVE the University Libraries on Thursday, August 23

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Six ways the Libraries can make grad school life easier

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Morgan announced as social sciences librarian

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

New Special Collections exhibit explores Miami during Cold War era

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries announce addition of two student success librarians

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

B.E.S.T., Amos and Wertz will close for Tuesday, June 5

Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries to host Alumni Weekend reception, activities and tours

Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Alia Levar Wegner begins role as digital collections librarian

Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries extend hours for finals week

Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Rachel Makarowski joins Libraries as special collections librarian

Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Four Students Win Libraries' Award for Undergraduate Research Excellence

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Julia Shepherd Named Libraries' Outstanding Student Employee

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Faculty Workshop to Address Textbook Affordability

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Dean Conley to Receive Honorary Alumni Award

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Barbour earns Libraries' Distinguished Service Award

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

April 11 lecture explores campus memorial design

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries announce 24-hour animal loan program

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Q&A with Alea Henle, new head of Access & Borrow department

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Staff Spotlight - Alea Henle

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Illuminant Newsletter and Annual Update

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Q&A with Lindsay Miller, Assistant Head, Advise & Instruct

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Oxford College for Women subject of Women’s History Month Lecture

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Entries accepted for LAURE through March 16

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

King Library hosts final Game Night, May 5

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries spring workshop series offers tips and tools for scholarly success

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Tzoc and Johnson promoted to principal librarian

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Libraries announce changes, additions, upgrades for 2018

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Content Sharing on nature.com

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Investigating How Chinese Students Conduct Research

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Carla Myers selected as OhioLINK Open Textbook Network System Leader

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Staff Spotlight: Gabriel Neff

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

#King50Reflections Social Media Campaign Wins National Award

Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Staff Spotlight: Nate Floyd

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Staff Spotlight: Carla Myers

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Staff Spotlight: Megan Hart

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

A man of many hats, Bricker reflects on his Miami Libraries career

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Grabach maps an ambitious course for retirement

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Havighurst Special Collections included in $2.3 million estate gift

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Staff Spotlight—Lindsey Masters

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Staff Spotlight—Tiffany Dogan

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT

LAURE Winners Announced!

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Miami University Libraries Joins Knowledge Unlatched

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT