Oxford College Library is pleased to host Emory Professor Emeritus and author Dr. Ron Schuchard to speak in conjunction with the library’s current exhibit: Seamus Heaney: the Music of What Happens. The exhibit is derived from the original 2014 exhibition at Emory University’s Robert W. Woodruff Library. Dr. Schuchard will speak October 21 at 3pm in Read More …
We are having several how-to workshops in the library! These are short 15-20 minute sessions that feature a resource for students. They will be on the following dates at 8pm in the library: Oct 6 – Creating a WordPress Blog Whether you are using WordPress for class projects, or just want to find out more Read More …
The Oxford College Library was full of activity during New Student Orientation. The library hosted the Business & Information Tables on Friday, August 21st, the Technology Sessions on Sunday, August 23rd, and Registration Assistance on Wednesday, August 26th. In addition to being a location that supported Orientation activities, the Oxford Library invited all new students Read More …
The Oxford Library provided a bit of fun, and a surprise twist, for students with a Harry Potter themed end of the semester party. Students were expecting an evening of food and games with the slight possibility of a surprise or two. This illusion was quickly erased when the “murder” of a featured guest was Read More …
For the Oxford Library, April is a month full of celebration. This week and next, the library will exhibit a variety of materials around our 1st floor reading nook and commons area in celebration of our Inspired Performance exhibits. Inspired Performance is an annual event for the faculty and staff of Oxford College to display their latest Read More …
This week is National Library Week! National Library week began nearly 70 years ago as a way to promote the support and use of libraries. It is sponsored by the American Library Association, and this year’s theme is “Unlimited possibilities @ your library®.” Monday (4/13): Cupcakes at 3:30pm! Wednesday (4/15): Come make buttons with our button Read More …
The Oxford College Library will be hosting two authors, Valerie Boyd and Roger Fleming, this spring. While we exhibit the work and legacy of Alice Walker in our exhibit space, we are delighted to have Valerie Boyd present on her work curating and editing Alice Walker’s journals for the 2017 publication of Gathering Blossoms Under 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 …
On Friday, February 20th, the library hosted its second annual Library Lock-in, co-sponsored by the SGA Library Committee. 32 students participated in the event, in which they came to the library after-hours for food and activities. The evening started with dinner, which allowed the students to get to know each other with casual conversation. After Read More …
Love, and a little friendly competition, circulated through the library this week as campus clubs vied for photo booth domination in the library. On Tuesday the Student Library Committee kicked off the fun filled week with a tradeoff allowing students to display their bitter single versus loving mingle sides using separate photo booth backdrops. Broken 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.
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 …
