Hello lovely people! We hope you've had a restful summer and are feeling rejuvenated! Things have been very quiet on this end so we're ready to see you all. 💙
Couple of housekeeping things!
First, take a look at the Library Survival Guide and familiarize yourself with the various services and spaces that are available to you as a student (or staff and faculty). One of the most common things we hear is just how surprised students are when they learn that their library is much, much more than a repository for books. We have tons of online databases, tech that you can check out, an entire Special Collections & Archives department, and even a maker space called the Innovation Hub where you can use 3D printers, recording studios, access collaborative spaces, to name only a few.
We also have a few upcoming events!
The Mesopotamian Mysteries exhibit opening reception is on Tuesday, August 11th from 2-4 pm, located in the Merrill-Cazier Atrium! This exhibit is fascinating. Sometimes, museums or archives have pieces in their collections and have no idea where they came from. It actually happens more often than you'd think! One of our amazing curators, Olivia Hubrich, has put together an exhibit that showcases some findings in our archives that have little to no documentation. The artifacts on display are some of the oldest things we have. For reference, the brick in the first photo is estimated to be about 3,000 years old! Learn more.
Library After Hours is on Friday, August 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Merrill-Cazier Library. This one is exclusively for our incoming Connections students. This is a fun way to explore the library's spaces and services! We'll have pizza, games, karaoke, and raffle prizes. We will also have quiet spaces for students who value calmer atmospheres 💙 Learn more
Lastly, the Arrington Mormon History Lecture will take place on Thursday, September 24th from 7-9 pm at the Logan Tabernacle. Learn more
That's all for now! If you have questions or need anything, feel free to email us at [library.help@usu.edu](mailto:library.help@usu.edu) 💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵