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Oxford College Library’s new digital exhibit opens new routes for exploring history of Early Emory College and Oxford College

Posted onFebruary 13, 2024February 19, 2024AuthorAlexandrea Mae KordLeave a comment

Jinks, Angela, 1970, Subseries 5.1, Box: 16, Folder: 15. Oxford College Photograph collection, Series No. 025. Oxford College Archives. https://archives.libraries.emory.edu/repositories/6/archival_objects/477953 Oxford College Library of Emory University’s Oxford College has adapted “The Work is Never Finished: Building an Inclusive Archive”, originally on display October 2021 – December 2022 at the Oxford College Library, into a Read More …

Arab – American Heritage Month

Posted onApril 17, 2024AuthorjbarnasLeave a comment

The month of April is Arab – American Heritage Month. This month exists to acknowledge, uplift, and celebrate our Arab community. To celebrate and highlight this beautiful culture, we have curated a list of works created by Arab authors that we recommend. Minor Detail by Arabia Shibli describes the Palestinian experience of life under Read More …

Sara Gregory Scholarship Award winner, Avery Uffelmann

2024 Sara Gregory Memorial Scholarship Winner Avery Uffelmann

Posted onApril 12, 2024April 22, 2024AuthorAlexandrea Mae KordLeave a comment

Please join us in congratulating our 2024 Sara Gregory Scholarship Award winner, Avery Uffelmann! Avery exemplifies the four principles the library looks for in our student employees— approachability, flexibility, investment, and professionalism. Furthermore, her application essay expounded upon how Avery embodies Mrs. Gregory’s characteristics of leadership, integrity, and love of learning. Avery in her application Read More …

The rainbow infinity symbol. A sign representing the neurodiversity movement.

Autism Acceptance and Awareness

Posted onApril 3, 2024AuthorjbarnasLeave a comment

April 2nd – 8th is Autism Acceptance and Awareness Week. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disability that affects 1 in 100 people in the world. It is characterized by issues with socialization and communication, repetitive behaviors and interests. To celebrate Autistic people and their caregivers, we have gathered a list of books and resources we can Read More …

March Student of the Month: Crystal Oleka

Posted onMarch 25, 2024March 25, 2024AuthorAlexandrea Mae KordLeave a comment

Crystal Oleka is our March 2024 Student Employee of the Month! Crystal always offers a welcoming, friendly, customer-oriented presence at the library front desk. She is reliable, prompt, and excited to support the library however she can. She enjoys working with library staff on different projects. We’re so lucky to work with Crystal!

Library Leader Spotlight: Kaiden Yeung

Posted onMarch 21, 2024AuthorAlexandrea Mae KordLeave a comment

Name:Kaiden Yeung Hometown: Flushing, NY Year: Sophomore (Ox24, C26) Major: Biology, Sociology Fun Facts: I like brewing my own tea and coffee I love going outside for a jog when it is raining I have 2 birds, a dog , and a little sister

Students: Submit your work by March 24 for the Elizabeth Long Atwood Award

Posted onMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024AuthorAlexandrea Mae KordLeave a comment

Dear Emory Undergraduate Students, Emory Libraries invites your applications for the Elizabeth Long Atwood Undergraduate Research Award. Four $1,000 prizes will be granted for original papers, digital projects, or posters exhibiting outstanding library research skills, scholarly vigor, and originality. You are eligible to apply if: You are a currently enrolled undergraduate student at Emory University Read More …

February Student of the Month: Asana Mohammed

Posted onMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024AuthorAlexandrea Mae KordLeave a comment

Asana Mohammed is the February 2024 Library Employee Student of the Month. Despite starting later in the school year, she has learned quickly and is eager to help both patrons and co-workers. She is very hard-working and detail-oriented during all of her shifts. We’re excited to see what Asana accomplishes in the future!

Books on the shelf at Oxford College Library.

Short Reads

Posted onFebruary 29, 2024March 4, 2024AuthorjbarnasLeave a comment

Find yourself running short on time? No worries, us too! But you can still make time to sit down and lose yourself in a good book. If you still want the accomplishment of finishing a book without dedicating long stretches of time to do so, pick up a short read! We have put together a Read More …

Spotlight on Library Leader: Lance Marriott

Posted onFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024AuthorAlexandrea Mae KordLeave a comment

Name: Lance Marriott Hometown: Rochester, NY Year: Sophomore Major: Accounting, Arts Management Concentrations Fun Facts about Me: I was born during a blizzard I’m proudly left-handed I have been in a choir since third grade! Have engaged in numerous battles with Library Leader Shannan for the glory of Valhalla in the afterlife (the score is Read More …

Spotlight on Library Leader: Ankit Doddamane

Posted onFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024AuthorAlexandrea Mae KordLeave a comment

Name: Ankit Doddamane Hometown: Bangalore, India Year: Sophomore Ox 24, C’26 Major: B.S in Biology Facts about Ankit: He loves reading fantasy fiction and science fiction He does not like chocolate He can speak four languages He is a cat-lover, even though he doesn’t have any!

January Student of the Month: Miriam Brem

Posted onJanuary 29, 2024AuthorAlexandrea Mae KordLeave a comment

Miriam is honest, helpful, and hardworking. She has excelled during early morning shifts, and is equally comfortable in the afternoons or evenings. She is very attentive and focused during her work, and is ready to help staff whenever necessary. We’re so happy to have a colleague like Miriam!