April may be the ‘cruellest month,’ but it’s also National Poetry Month! Throughout the month the library will be celebrating poetry and writing with various events and activities. Be on the lookout for the following: Posted Poetry – poems featured on our movable whiteboards Haiku Central – create your own haiku on the middle whiteboard Read More …
Phat Panda Bubble Tea is now available in the library on Thursday and Sunday evenings from 8pm – 11pm. Phat Panda was developed by Oxford sophomores Shikhar Sood and Luke You. They worked with several departments on campus to bring bubble tea from concept to reality. If you are ever in the library on Thursday Read More …
At this point in the semester we have led 51 library research classes, so you are probably aware of amazing databases like Academic Search Complete, PsycINFO, BIOSIS Previews, and America: History & Life. (And, hey, if you are reading this and are thinking, I have NO CLUE what you are talking about, come talk to Read More …
Don’t miss our Bagel Break on Wednesday, April 30th at 8pm in the Library Cafe! The Bagel Break features bagels from Dunkin’ Donuts, coffee, and special flavored creamers.
The library will be open extended hours for finals! Friday, May 2: 8am – 10pm Saturday, May 3: 10am – 10pm
Celebrate Oxford College Library Spirit Week with us Monday, April 14 – Friday, April 18! Oxford College Library Spirit Week coincides with National Library Week this year. Come celebrate with us throughout the week and learn stress relief tips, get research help, and possibly win prizes! Dooley in the Dewey – Monday-Friday Search for Dooley Read More …
Oxford Library and the Writing Center are working together to host Writing & Research Studio Hours! These hours will be held in the evening and will be involve librarians and writing center tutors working together. Our goal is to have a workshop-like atmosphere where students can bring drafts for a “one shop stop” experience. While Read More …
The library is hosting a bagel study break on Thursday, 12/12 at 8pm! Stop by and grab a yummy bagel to help fuel your late-night studying! Other goodies to watch out for in and around the library during finals: Tuesday, 12/10 – Phi Eta Sigma Tutoring Night 8pm – 10pm in Rooms 201 and Read More …
When: Thursday, November 4 Where: Library Rm. 230 What: Zotero – a free tool that helps you manage your research sources! Collect & organize your sources! Create bibliographies! No need to RSVP–just bring your laptop. Ellen and Jonathan will walk you through creating an account and getting started, as well as how to use Zotero Read More …
This week I attended the Southeastern Library Assessment Conference and saw a variety of presentations focused on assessing student learning, library spaces, and service design. Since the Oxford College Library just underwent a major renovation, I was most interested in hearing how other libraries approached space assessment. Librarians are really interested in the ways our Read More …
