The Oxford College Library Celebrates Women’s History Month

In March, the Oxford College Library is celebrating Women’s History Month. This month has been recognized since 1987, highlighting the contributions of women to society and celebrating their amazing accomplishments.We’re celebrating Women’s History Month by showcasing various books by notable women authors such as Marjane Satrapi, Ntozake Shange, and Sierra Greer. You’ll find these books Read More …

February Student Employee of the Month Christina Tsarampari

Christina Tsarampari is our February Student Employee of the Month! Since beginning at the library, Christina has proven to be reliable, eager to help staff, and attentive to patrons. She is responsible, willing to learn new things, and always approaches her work with enthusiasm and positivity. We are delighted to recognize Christina for her exceptional Read More …

Call for Applications: Elizabeth Long Atwood Undergraduate Research Award 2025

Dear Emory undergraduate students, It is our pleasure to invite your applications for the Elizabeth Long Atwood Award. This award celebrates undergraduate researchers with outstanding library research skills, scholarly vigor, creativity, and sophistication. Emory Libraries sponsors four $1,000 prizes for original research papers, digital projects, or posters. A panel of judges composed of faculty members Read More …

Paint by Page: An Exhibition of Student Art

During the Fall 2024 semester, Professor of Art Mary Johnson collaborated with Teaching and Learning Librarian Jacob Lackner to design a unique assignment that would join studio arts with the Oxford College Library.  As part of Art 105_E Introduction to Painting, Professor Johnson and her students visited the library to become familiar with library resources. Read More …

New Display at Library: Ndaté Yalla Mbodj, Powerful African Queen and Daughter of ‘Waa Talaatay Nder” (the Tuesday of Nder People) vigorously opposed colonization in Senegal.

Amadou Lamine Ngom, aka Docta (Senegalese b. 1975) is a pioneer in African graffiti and arts activism. In 2023, Emory University’s Institute of African Studies commissioned Docta to create an original mural during his visit to Atlanta. The mural is titled: Ndaté Yalla Mbodj, Powerful African Queen and Daughter of ‘Waa Talaatay Nder” (the Tuesday Read More …

New Exhibit: Anarchy in GA at Oxford College Library

On January 5th, 1978, the English band Sex Pistols played their first concert in the United States at Atlanta’s Great Southeast Music Hall. Punk music had officially arrived in America. Mainstream media coverage in Atlanta and the world generally characterized the band and their fans as immature teenagers, dangerous hooligans, and poor musicians. Despite the Read More …