On Wednesday February 26 at 7pm, Georgia author and Oxford alum William Rawlings will be at the library to discuss and sign copies of his latest book, A Killing on Ring Jaw Bluff, a non-fiction account of a small town murder in 1925, set against the backdrop of the rise and fall of Georgia’s rural 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 …
As we reach the end of the semester, I am reflecting upon our first semester in Oxford’s new Library and Academic Commons. It has been an exciting time for our students, faculty, and staff. The library has become a hub of activity for the community including events such as the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting, the 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 …
Each October Dean Moon hosts a “Haunted Tour” of the Oxford Campus, highlighting the spooky sites and stories associated with our campus. After the tour, come to the library and enjoy homemade hot chocolate, and free coffee with flavored creamers and other items! Treats will be available in the new library cafe after both “tours”, Read More …
Alice Munro is the most recent winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. Check out our Alice Munro collection on the shelves and via our E-book vendor, Overdrive, including her latest collection of stories entitled Dear Life. Other Alice Munro items in the Oxford collection include: The View from Castle Rock: Stories Too Much Happiness: Read More …
In an August 24 ceremony, Oxford College’s new library and academic commons was officially opened and grandly celebrated. A large crowd comprising Emory University and Oxford College alumni, faculty, and staff as well as representatives from the local community was on hand to tour the facility and observe the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Remarks were given Read More …
The annual library “welcome to Oxford” party will be held Wednesday, August 28, immediately following the candlelight procession. The party, known as Chocolate, Sweets, & Other Treats, is our way of introducing students to the library and our friendly library staff! Fabulous desserts and special gifts are always the highlight of the party.
Library Freshman Party – “Chocolate, Sweets, & Other Treats” The annual library “welcome to Oxford” party will be held Wednesday, August 28, immediately following the candlelight procession. The party, known as Chocolate, Sweets, & Other Treats, is our way of introducing students to the library and our friendly library staff! Fabulous desserts and special gifts Read More …
May 13, 2013. On Friday, April 26, Kitty McNeill, Oxford College librarian, received the gift she’d been waiting for: the certificate of occupancy for the Oxford College Library and Academic Commons (LAC). “Ed Moscinski and Matt McClure of Brasfield & Gorrie and their team have been great partners in the project,” says McNeill. “They delivered a high-quality Read More …
A dessert reception and book signing with Sir Salman Rushdie will be held in the library from 8:30pm – 9:30pm, Monday, March 5, 2012, immediately followingSalman Rushdie: A Literary Conversation with Lucas Carpenter and Christine Loflin. Several of Rushdie’s books will be for sale in the library that evening.
