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Connect with a Librarian! The "Ask A Librarian" desk on the second floor of Meriam Library is now open Monday through Friday from 10 am until 3 pm.  

Meriam Library is proud to introduce two incredible digitized databases to our collection: Black Life in America and Hispanic Life in America. Whether you’re tackling a history project, exploring your heritage, or just curious about the untold stories that shape our world, these resources are game-changers.

The holidays are right around the corner, and finals are lurking on the horizon. Stress Less with Meriam Library in November and December with fun activities, hidden gems, and opportunities to take a mental break!

We all need a little research help! Stop by Research Breakdown to brainstorm research topics, get help with starting a research paper, finding credible sources, learning how to break down scholarly articles ... whatever you need to succeed! Hosted by Meriam Library, this low-stakes environment will get you ready to research! Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1-3 pm in El Centro, MLIB 161.

We have awesome new equipment ready to loan in the Innovation Lab on the second floor of the Meriam Library. And, if that's not exciting enough, we now offer both short-term (7-day) and long-term (the entire semester!) laptop loans available. Look over this list for that must-have item. If you'd like to look over all of our tech items available for loan, click here. 

The American Library Association (ALA) has reported that 4,240 unique book titles were targeted for censorship in school and public libraries in 2023, a 65 percent increase over the prior year. For public libraries alone, the percentage increase over 2022 was an incredible 92 percent. Proponents of book bans argue some books are just not appropriate for all ages while opponents fear an escalating erosion of educational diversity.

Equipped with an array of audio recording equipment and noise-reducing panels, Meriam Library's new podcast studio -- the pod! -- offers a professional environment for all your podcasting needs. Whether you’re an aspiring podcaster or a seasoned pro, our new space is here to support your creative projects. Reserve your time slot today and take your podcast to the next level! If you would like to learn more about the pod! please visit us at the Innovation Lab on the 2nd floor, or book your time here.

The Wildcat Family Friendly Study Space in the Meriam Library is a fun and cozy area near the children's and young adult books on the 4th floor. Sometimes parents or guardians go to college later in life or go back to college to continue their education. The WFFSS is a special space for students who also care for kids, so they can study while those children enjoy reading and exploring new stories.

Be sure to grab a copy of the popular Meriam Megaphone newsletter that gives you all you need to know about the Meriam Library and more! In our Fall 2024, Issue 1, you can read about the importance of critical  thinking, why book bans are sweeping the country, what cool events are scheduled, and where to go for research help! Grab yours today from the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the library!

You can view it online here!

Meriam Library is proud to be a destination in the travelling exhibit for Book in Common author Clint Smith. In his book How the Word is Passed, Smith reckons with the history of slavery across America, as well as opens up a conversation about this underexplored topic in our collective history. Smith asserts that “our country is in a moment, at an inflection point, in which there is a willingness to more fully grapple with the legacy of slavery, and how it shaped the world we live in today.”