News Archive
OA Mixer - OA Week event Oct. 25, 2024 @ 11:30 - 1:00 - KL 242 Nyberg Room
Join us for yummy Panera® sandwiches, tasty drinks, games, and lively conversation. We encouraged faculty, students, and staff to come and discover library services and resources available to support open access publishing. We will share updates about the OA fund and our publishing agreements.
Gateway to Learning - A Garden Party at the Meadow Brook Gate Lodge Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 2-5 p.m.
Meadow Brook Gate Lodge, Oakland University, 1030 S. Adams Rd, Rochester Hills MI 48309
Join us for an afternoon garden party featuring tours of the Gate Lodge, strolling and passed heavy hors d'oeuvres, an open bar with signature drinks, games on the lawn, and an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for themed baskets. Tickets are $150.
Kresge Library Ravioli Making Fundraising Dinner Testa Barra Kitchen and Cocktails
48824 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb MI 48044
Please join us for a four-course dinner with wine pairings, and a hands-on ravioli-making demonstration which you can bring home to enjoy later. Tickets start at $150. Register at: bit.ly/RavioliEvent.
Poetry Slam! Hosted by OU Libraries and Pontiac Public Library OU Libraries and Pontiac Public Library are hosting a poetry slam! Join us on Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 pm at the Pontiac Public Library (60 Pike St., Pontiac). This event is dedicated to poet and emcee, Kelly "Native Child" Mays. Everyone is welcome to compete or be a part of the audience! To compete, bring two original poems (one for each round of competition). See the complete rules. First and Second place prizes! For more information, contact Anne Zacharias, at switzer2@oakland.edu.
A Virtual Panel Discussion: Queer Representations in Film & Television (Recording) We have invited Bridget Kies, Assistant Professor of Film Studies and Production (OU), Melanie Kohnen, Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Media Studies (Lewis & Clark College, OR), and Kathy Battles, Professor of Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations (OU), who will moderate, to discuss this topic. This event is now over, but you can view the recording.
OER Certification Challenge Complete the MI ExplOER Certification modules and receive a stipend and a certificate to demonstrate your OER expertise! Courtesy of Michigan Academic Library Association, any current faculty and staff at a Michigan college or university who complete the modules before April 1, 2024, are eligible for a drawing to win one of four $100 gift cards. Additionally, OU faculty who complete the course (at any time) and schedule a follow-up meeting with the ACMI coordinator will receive a $300 stipend.
Celebrating four OER & Affordable Champions for 2024 During Open Education Week, the ACMI honors faculty or staff members who have worked to eliminate the use of expensive textbooks, have converted their course to affordable materials, and/or are OER advocates. Read about the four faculty members nominated this year.
Authors at Oakland: A Celebration of the Book Please join us on March 20th from 2-4pm as the Senate Library Committee and the University Libraries honor the recent publications of Oakland University's faculty, featuring presentations by Ryan Standfest, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art ("A Useful Bile: André Breton's Humour Noir in 1960s America") and Bradley Roth, Professor Emeritus of Physics ("Are Electromagnetic Fields Making Me Ill? How Electricity and Magnetism Affect our Health).
Open Ed Week virtual panel - "Beyond Access Codes: Open Homework Alternatives" Join the MiALA OER Interest Group on March 6, 2024, at 1:00 pm EST. Faculty and student panelists from several Michigan higher education institutions will share their experiences with course access codes and converting to open and low-cost homework systems.
2024 Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Scholarship: Nominations Now Open! Nominations are now open for OU Libraries' Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Scholarship which recognizes up to two students who have most successfully integrated library resources, discovered through their own research in a course paper or project. Thanks to Oakland University Credit Union's generous sponsorship, $1500 first place and $1000 second place scholarship prizes are available. Students can self-nominate, or faculty can nominate students, today!
Nominate a faculty or staff member as an OER & Affordable Champion During Open Education week in March, the ACMI honors one faculty or staff member who has worked to eliminate the use of expensive textbooks, has converted their course to affordable materials and/or is an OER advocate. Please fill out the simple nomination form to help us identify a champion.
Deadline extended for Affordable Course Materials Stipends Applications are now being accepted for the ACMI stipend program to convert courses currently using textbooks and course materials costing more than $50 to open educational resources (OER) and/or quality low-cost and no-cost materials. Application deadline extended to April 1, 2024. Consult the AMCI website for more information and to apply.
OU Libraries' African American Celebration Month Event - 1/18 @ Noon Black Hair: Politics, Discrimination and the CROWN Act - Join a discussion with author, photographer, educator, and Brown University alum, St. Clair Detrick-Jules, author of My Beautiful Black Hair: 101 Natural Hair Stories from the Sisterhood (2021), Dr. Kristin Denise Rowe of California State University, Fullerton, and Dr. Aliya Mbilishaka from University of the District of Columbia. Moderating this discussion is Dr. Kat Stephens-Peace (Oakland University). This will be a virtual event.
Human Library Event The Oakland University Libraries are hosting a Human Library event at OU's Kresge Library. The idea behind this event is to "challenge stigma and stereotypes" by "creating a safe space for dialogue" about personal experiences surrounding prejudice, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, origin, orientation, etc. There will be 12 Human Books in all. For more information, go to humanlibrary.org or contact Anne Zacharias: switzer2@oakland.edu.
Library Pop-Up @ Oak View Hall OU Libraries are hosting a Library Pop-Up starting in October! We will be in Oak View Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30am-1:30pm. Stop by for help with: Research and library-related questions, using Zotero (citation manager), using online databases, and other online resources.
From MSUO to OU: Celebrating Oakland University in 1963
Did
you know that OU was first called "Michigan State University Oakland"
(MSUO)? That OU's first graduates received their degree in 1963, when
MSUO became OU? Learn why and discover what life on campus was like
sixty years ago through this exhibit on display in the lobby of Kresge
Library. (open during library open hours through the fall 2023 semester)
The ACMI is sponsoring OER professional development. Apply now. OpenEd23 virtual conference Nov 7-9! Find more information and an application for sponsorship on the Open Education webpages
Get immersed in the latest trends in open education, network with other professionals, and contribute to the growing open education field.
New Library OneSearch Coming July 5th On July 5th the Libraries will debut a new Discovery Tool powered by Ebsco Discovery Service (EDS). This new version of Library OneSearch will have all the features you are accustomed to but in a new brand-new interface. Please read our Migration to EDS Guide for more information and to try out the new interface before the official launch!
In-person Research Consultations Available Have a more in-depth research need? Want to sit down with someone to talk it through in person? Then schedule a 30-minute in-person research consultation with one of our expert librarians. These appointments are available on weekdays when classes are in session and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Drop-in Research Help via Zoom Have a quick research question? Join OU Libraries' drop-in research help in Zoom from 10am-2pm, Monday-Thursday to connect immediately with one of our expert librarians.
Citation management - May updates Due to budgetary constraints, the library's subscription to RefWorks will end May 31, 2023. Instead, the library will transition to Zotero, a free bibliographic citation management tool that provides many of the same features as RefWorks. OU Libraries recommends that users export their references by May 15, 2023. Visit the Transition from Refworks to Zotero Guide for help guides and more information. Users can also schedule online appointments with a librarian for help with export from RefWorks and import to Zotero. Questions or comments about citation management tools at OU? Email us at ref@oakland.edu.
Library Faculty Scholarship Showcase This National Library Week we are celebrating the scholarship of our library faculty members! Come check out the display cases in the Library lobby to get a taste of the outstanding work of our librarians, or check out the full bibliography of their publications from 2020-2022 at the link above.
OU Libraries/Pontiac Public Library National Poetry Month Poetry Slam OU Libraries and Pontiac Public Library are celebrating National Poetry Month with a Poetry Slam! Join us on Saturday, April 22 at 2:00 pm at the Pontiac Public Library (60 Pike St., Pontiac). Everyone is welcome to compete or be a part of the audience! To compete, bring two original poems (one for each round of competition). See the complete rules. First and Second place prizes! For more information, contact Anne Zacharias, at switzer2@oakland.edu.
Stress-Free Finals Events During finals week we are offering a number of stress-relieving events, sponsored by OU Credit Union:
* Free Crayons (while supplies last) and Coloring Pages
* Coffee and Snacks in the lobby, Wed-Fri
* Seed Library Launch in the lobby, Wed. April 19 from 1-2pm
* Pause for Puppies, Thurs. April 20 from noon-2pm
* Free Massages, Fri. April 21 from 10am-4pm
The ACMI is accepting applications for course conversion stipends. The Affordable Course Materials Initiative (ACMI) Team is accepting applications for the course conversion stipend program to convert courses currently using textbooks and course materials costing more than $50 to open educational resources (OER) and/or quality low-cost and no-cost materials. All Oakland University faculty and instructors teaching a course in Fall 2023 or Winter 2024 are eligible to apply. Questions: Please contact Julia Rodriguez,
ACMI Team Lead ~ juliar@oakland.edu
Applications due by April 17, 2023. See ACMI website for application and more information.
OER & AFFORDABLE TEXTBOOK CHAMPION In celebration of Open Education Week 2023, the ACMI recognizes Caterina Pieri as our inaugural OER & Affordable textbook champion! Caterina Pieri is a Special Lecturer of Italian in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. She has invested countless hours to locate, adapt and develop free high-quality OER resources for her courses, rather than requiring her students to purchase an expensive textbook. Caterina has saved students approximately $20,000 each academic year since 2017. READ our interview with Caterina.
Kresge Pride Month Event
In celebration of OU's Pride Month, OU Libraries present: A film screening of "Real Boy," an award-winning PBS documentary about a trans man's transition: Wednesday, March 22 at Noon Q & A to follow, led by Blake Bonkowski, Coordinator of OU's Gender and Sexuality Center. All are Welcome!
Open Access & the Humanities Roundtable Discussion Help OU Libraries learn how we can better foster and facilitate open access research and publishing for humanities faculty at Oakland University. Join us for a lively discussion Friday, March 31, 2023, from 12-1 in Kresge Library room 242. Light refreshments will be provided. Register to attend online. Special guests: Professor Megan Pieser, English; Professor Brendan Kredell, Film Studies and Professor Amy Harbin, Philosophy & Women and Gender Studies. Anyone involved in scholarship or teaching in the humanities is encouraged to come and share their experiences, critiques, and suggestions. Questions? Contact Emily Spunaugle, Humanities and Rare Books Librarian at spunaugle@oakland.edu, or Julia Rodriguez, Health Sciences and Scholarly Communications Librarian at juliar@oakland.edu.
Library Community Needs Survey The Library is evaluating what to do with an open student space. Please take this quick 5-question survey to help us decide what to do with it!
RefWorks out | Zotero in Due to budgetary constraints, the library's subscription to RefWorks will end May 31, 2023. Instead, the library will transition to Zotero, a free bibliographic citation management tool that provides many of the same features as RefWorks. OU Libraries recommends that users export their references by May 15, 2023. Five online workshops will be offered to assist users with transiting to Zotero:Â April 5, Wednesday at 1pm Visit the Transition from Refworks to Zotero Guide for registration links, help guides, and more information. Users can also schedule online appointments with a librarian. Questions or comments about citation management tools at OU? Email us at ref@oakland.edu.
April 7, Friday at 2pm
April 11, Tuesday at 11am
April 13, Thursday at 1pm
April 17, Monday at 9am
ACMI Stipend presentations - Open Education Week 2023 Join us virtually on March 9, 2023, @ 12:00-1:00 for presentations by two stipend awardees discussing the conversion of their large enrollment multi-section courses to no-cost OER course materials. Registration Required
Rebecca Malatesta - PSY 1000 and Kate Rougeau - HS 2000
Online mini-workshops These mini-workshops will be 10-15 minutes presentations or demo, followed by hands-on activity and questions. Registration required. Questions: Julia Rodriguez, Scholarly Communications Librarian ~ juliar@oakland.edu
Race and Policing: A Virtual Panel Discussion Moderated by Dr. Pernell Witherspoon (Lindenwood University, Criminal Justice). Panelists: Dr. Caress Dean (OU, Health Science), Dr. Christopher Knight (University of Michigan, Law), Dr. Chaunda Scott (OU, SEHS), and OU student leader, Destiny Williams.
This event has passed. Watch the video recording here.
OA Week 2022- Open for Climate Justice Faculty Panel OU Libraries invites you to join us for a panel discussion on open access publishing and open data on October 25 @ 12:00 Nyberg Room KL 242 with three renowned researchers:
Mozhgon Rajaee, PhD, MPH - Associate Professor, Public Health; Thomas R. Raffel, PhD - Associate Professor, Biological Sciences; Thomas Bianchette, PhD - Assistant Professor, Chemistry.
Tasty refreshments will be served!
Register here
Kresge Library Diamond Jubilee On Saturday, September 10, 2022, the Oakland University Libraries and the OU Libraries Board of Advocacy and Resource Development celebrated Kresge Library's 60th anniversary with a jubilee event in the library. Here are pictures and a video from the event!
Library Closing Early on September 10 Please note that the Kresge Library building, including the Medical Library, will be closing at 3pm on Saturday, September 10th. As always, research help will be available via our 24/7 research chat service.
Kresge Library Diamond Jubilee Saturday, September 10, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets online, please go to bit.ly/diamondkresge. You may also use that link to share your personal "Love Letter" about Kresge Library. Sponsorships are available here.
Please join Oakland University Libraries and the OU Libraries Board of Advocacy and Resource Development as we celebrate Kresge Library's 60th anniversary with a nostalgic and engaging scavenger hunt throughout the library, followed by a strolling dinner and live entertainment.
60th Anniversary Library Rededication Join us for the rededication of Kresge Library on Thursday May 12, 2022 from 2-3pm, in front of the library. Provost Rios-Ellis, Dean Boruff-Jones, and Charter Class members Beverly Miller and Mary Jo Ahern will say a few words to celebrate Kresge Library's 60th anniversary. In the case of inclement weather the event will be held inside Kresge Library.
Stress-Free Finals Week OU Libraries will be offering free snacks and coffee in the lobby Wednesday-Friday this week, sponsored by the OU Credit Union. Stop by for some stress relief!
Stress-Free Finals Week OU Libraries will be offering free snacks and coffee in the lobby Wednesday-Friday this week, sponsored by the OU Credit Union. Stop by for some stress relief!
OU Libraries-Pontiac Public Library National Poetry Month Poetry Slam OU Libraries and Pontiac Public Library are celebrating National Poetry Month with a Poetry Slam! Join us on Saturday, April 23 at 2:00 pm at the Pontiac Public Library (60 Pike St., Pontiac). Everyone is welcome to compete or be a part of the audience! To compete, bring two original poems (one for each round of competition). See the complete rules First and Second place prizes! For more information, contact Anne Zacharias, switzer2@oakland.edu.
Affordable Course Materials Stipends for faculty The Affordable Course Materials Initiative Team has launched the third installment of an incentive program for converting courses currently using textbooks and course materials costing more than $40 to open educational resources (OER) and/or quality low-cost materials. Applications are due by April 13, 2022. Stipends are granted in three different categories. The number of stipends awarded will be determined by the number and type of qualified applications received.
OU Libraries' Celebrates Pride Month: Robert Gaylor Collection (LGBTQIA Collection): A Panel Discussion Thursday, March 17th 2022, Link: bit.ly/3rw8ZwW Password: library (lowercase) Panelists: Robert Gaylor, Prof. Jo Reger, Prof. George Sanders, Elijah Sanders
Noon-1:00pm
Moderated by Anne Zacharias, Outreach Librarian
Authors at Oakland 2022 Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m.
Kresge Library 4th Floor
Erin Dwyer, Associate Professor, History. Mastering Emotions: Feelings, Power, and Slavery in the United States
Crystal Van Kooten, Associate Professor, Writing and Rhetoric. Transfer across media: Using digital video in the teaching of writing.
10AM Delayed Open on February 25, 2022 Kresge Library, including all Medical Library spaces, will open late on Friday, February 25, due to inclement weather. The library will open at 10AM.
2022 Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Award: Nominations Now Open!
Nominations are now open for OU Libraries' Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Award, which recognizes up to two students who have most successfully integrated library resources, discovered through their own research in a course paper or project. Thanks to Oakland University Credit Union's generous sponsorship, $1500 first place and $1000 second place scholarship prizes are available. Students can self-nominate, or faculty can nominate students, today!
In-person research help appointments now available! OU librarians are now providing in-person research help by appointment from 9-11a and 12-3p Monday-Friday. Reserve a time to drop in and connect with a librarian!
Student video contest Tell us how the high cost of textbooks affects you. Record a brief video (maximum 3 minutes in length) and share it with the Affordable Course Materials Team. Be creative, have fun. Submissions due midnight February 24, 2022
Join OU Libraries in their African American Celebration virtual event. Race Relations in Metro-Detroit: Past Decades to Present Day: A Panel Discussion February 03 | Noon - 1 pm
Zoom Link:
https://bit.ly/KresgeLibrary
OU Libraries Celebrates Native American Heritage Month November is Native American Heritage Month. Join us in paying tribute to the ancestry and traditions of Native Americans.
Native American Heritage Month - OU Libraries
Library Research 101 Virtual Workshops Need help as you're working on a term paper? OU's Instruction & Research Help Librarians are offering Library Research 101 virtual workshops in Zoom at various times through November. While these sessions are designed for WRT 1060 students, they're open to any OU student. Register for one today!
OU Libraries is Celebrating International Open Access Week! Join us in celebrating Open Access Week, an international event to raise awareness about open access. During October 25 - 31, 2021 we will feature OA webinars offered by institutions around the country, release several pre-recorded presentations, and engage with you via social media. Visit our OA Week 2021 guide to view presentations, to register for highlighted webinars, and read related articles.
OU Libraries Celebrate National Coming Out Day! October 11th
OU Libraries celebrate National Coming Out Day on October 11th! National Coming Out Day is an annual awareness day founded to support LGBTQIA people in "coming out of the closet" (which helps in the fight against homophobia). Visit our National Coming Out Day library resource guide!
In-person research help available! Along with chat, phone, email, and virtual consultations, OU Libraries' Research Help librarians are providing in-person research help from 11am-3pm, Tuesday-Friday. Stop by 235 Kresge Library to meet with us, or schedule a ten-minute appointment ahead of time.
Kresge Library's 60th Anniversary exhibit On October 27, 1961, Oakland students rolled carts of books from North Foundation Hall up to the new Kresge Library. That day marked the official opening of the library, the third building on campus. Today we are celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of Kresge Library by offering an exhibit of the library through the decades. The exhibit can be viewed in the lobby of Kresge Library until the end of this academic year.
Lit to Film Book Club Rescheduled The Lit to Film Book Club meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 7th, 2021, has been moved to Tuesday, September 14th. The meeting will still be held in the Nyberg Room.
Makerspace closure extended The OU Libraries' Makerpace will continue to be closed for the start of the winter semester, 2022, as we work to complete staffing. We will reopen as soon as possible.
"Alabama Story" reading presented by OU Libraries Board of Advocacy Oakland University Libraries and the OU Libraries Board of Advocacy present a staged reading of Alabama Story written by OU alumnus, Kenneth Jones, and performed by Barebones Theatre Productions. The outdoor reading will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 21 under a tent at the beautiful John Dodge House on the campus of Oakland University. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, please see: http://bit.ly/AlaTickets Alabama Story is a play about books, race, censorship and the American character and was a 2016 nominee for the Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. Kenneth Jones is a New York City-based playwright, librettist and lyricist best known for his play Alabama Story, a 2016 nominee for the Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award and a 2014 finalist in the O'Neill National Playwrights Conference. As of 2021, the play has been seen in more than 40 cities around the nation. In 2017, Kenneth Jones was honored by Oakland University with the MaTILDa Award for Alumni Achievement in Theatre.
For more information, visit ByKennethJones.com.
NEW learning resource on Academic Integrity in Research & Writing Effective September 1, OU Libraries will replace the Plagiarism tutorial with a new resource - Academic Integrity in Research & Writing. Right now, this micro-course is available for review -- take a look at it before it goes live!
OA Read & Publish agreement with Cambridge University OU Libraries has entered into its first Read & Publish agreement with Cambridge University Press. Faculty at OU can now publish open access in Cambridge University Press journals without paying an article processing fee (APC).This includes all 44 gold OA and 330 hybrid journals.
Now Offering Sunday Hours! Beginning on March 21st, Kresge Library will be open to current students, faculty, and staff on Sundays from 10am - 6pm. Mask & GrizzCard required for entry.
Authors at Oakland Wednesday March 10th, 2021, 2-4pm, via Zoom.
Please join us as the Senate Library Committee and the University Libraries honor the recent publications of Oakland University's faculty. Presentations by:
Katie Greer, Associate Professor, Library and Zexin "Marsha" Ma, Assistant Professor, Public Relations, Communication, and Journalism
Research Help available over Spring Break! OU's Instruction & Research Help librarians will still be available to assist with your research questions via chat, email, and phone during OU's spring break week (Monday, February 22 - Friday, February 26). Our daily service hours will vary during this week, but see when we're available and get help at our Ask-a-Librarian webpage.
OpenEdWeek 2021 faculty presentations Join us on March 3rd from 12-1 to celebrate Open Education Week and to hear three of the first affordable course material stipend recipients discuss converting their courses to free and open materials. Open Education Week 2021, (March 1-5) is an annual global celebration that seeks to highlight open education efforts worldwide. The gathering will take place virtually.
Pontiac Oral Histories In the 1970s, OU conducted interviews of older Black residents of Pontiac to capture their stories. Most had come from the South in the 1920s and lived through the Great Depression and war in Pontiac. Learn more about the recordings and the woman who started the project, Johnetta Brazzell.
Black Lives Matter: Panel Discussion
OU Libraries and Center for Multicultural Initiatives in recognition of African American Celebration Month present: Black Lives Matter Panel Discussion. A recording of this event is now available. You can view it here: BLM Panel Discussion. Learn more about this event.
CINAHL virtual workshops The library is offering virtual CINAHL workshops that are designed to help students learn how to effectively search CINAHL and save time completing assignments in nursing classes. Students can register to attend a live Zoom session or use a recorded session on their own time and at their own pace.
2021 Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Award: Nominations Now Open! Nominations are now open for OU Libraries' Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Award, which recognizes up to two students who have most successfully integrated library resources, discovered through their own research in a course paper or project. Thanks to Oakland University Credit Union's generous sponsorship, $1500 first place and $1000 second place scholarship prizes are available. Students can self-nominate, or faculty can nominate students, today! The deadline is February 19, 2021.
Finals Frenzy - Library Events If you are studying in the library, grab a free treat in the lobby at 10am on Tue, Wed, and Thu, or a free stress-less bag of goodies from the MakerSpace. If you are studying at home, take a break by attending our Finals Frenzy events are sponsored by the OU Credit Union.
Virtual Crafting Circle at 1pm on Thursday and two
virtual Yoga Sessions courtesy of the Rec Center -- at noon on Thursday and at noon on Friday.
NEW library hours starting Monday, Nov 16 Starting Monday, November 16, the Kresge Library building is open 8am - 8pm on weekdays and closed on weekends. The building is open only to current OU students, faculty, and staff. GrizzCards are needed for entry. Masks are required in the building at all times. We continue to offer remote library services to support academic, professional, and personal needs.
Treasures of the OU Archives: A Virtual Event featuring "The Land of Healthful Delight" The Rod and Susan Wilson Collection of Rochester History -
Rod Wilson shared his expertise and experience as a collector, as well as stories and tidbits about some of the interesting items in the collection. . View the recorded Zoom event.
See the online Land of Healthful Delight exhibit.
NEW research help option: Zoom with OU librarians at lunch! In addition to phone and chat on weekdays from 9a-5p and email any time, now you can Zoom with OU librarians on weekdays from 12-1p! Drop in and see us at http://bit.ly/OUZoomResearchHelp
Open Access Week 2020 For the 8th consecutive year, OU Libraries are celebrating International Open Access Week -- October 19 - 23, 2020. Events this year will be virtual. Visit our OA Week 2020 Guide for more information and follow us on social media.
CINAHL Virtual Workshops Wed, September 16, 10 - 11 a.m. & Thurs., September 24, 4 - 5 p.m. This workshop will be held online using GoogleMeeting. A link will be sent to all registrants prior to the scheduled date. To register: https://www2.oakland.edu/secure/workshops/enroll/index.cfm?depts=4
Finding Quality Information on COVID-19 (coronavirus) If you are seeking free, reliable, and up-to-date information on coronavirus (COVID-19), OU Libraries recommend online resources available through the CDC, WHO, and MedlinePlus. Those affiliated with OU should also stay informed about restrictions on university-sponsored travel and other guidelines to protect the campus community by visiting the institution's coronavirus webpage. Thanks to the OUWB Medical Library for identifying these quality medical resources!
CANCELLED: Authors at Oakland event on March 11 The Authors at Oakland Celebration scheduled for March 11, 2020 has been CANCELLED. We apologize for the inconvenience.
New online exhibit: the Black Alumni Association at OU OU's Black Alumni Association held its first reunion on June 1, 1974. Its initial mission was to recognize notable achievements made by members of OU's black community and has since grown to offering scholarships, awards, and events in support of African American students and alumni.
Research Help Hours During Spring Break If you need research help during Spring Break, librarians will be available via chat or email from 1-3pm, Monday, February 24 - Friday, February 28. Regular research help hours will resume on Monday, March 2.
Short Student Survey about the Kresge Library The University Libraries are looking for students' perspectives on why they do, or do not, visit the Kresge Library building. If you're a student, consider filling out this two-question survey by Friday, February 7!
Library CLOSURE due to inclement weather Kresge Library is closing at MIDNIGHT on Friday, January 17, and will re-open at NOON on Saturday, January 18, to resume 24/7 operating hours.
Library CLOSURE due to inclement weather Kresge Library is closing at MIDNIGHT on Friday, January 17, and will re-open at NOON on Saturday, January 18, to resume 24/7 operating hours.
2020 Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Award: Nominations Now Open! Nominations are now open for OU Libraries' Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Award, which recognizes up to two students who have most successfully integrated library resources, discovered through their own research in a course paper or project. Thanks to Oakland University Credit Union's generous sponsorship, $1500 first place and $1000 second place scholarship prizes are available. Students can self-nominate, or faculty can nominate students, today!
The Underground Railroad: January 31, 2020 12pm, Nyberg Room In recognition of African American Celebration Month, OU Libraries have invited Douglas McCray, of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, to speak on the Underground Railroad. Mr. McCray will discuss Harriet Tubman along with other conductors and abolitionists, all of whom fought to end slavery. He will also describe the role Detroit played as a vital city along the Underground Railroad.
Library Hours over Holiday Break Kresge Library, including all Medical Library spaces, will have the following hours leading up to and over the holiday break:
Library Hours over Holiday Break Kresge Library, including all Medical Library spaces, will have the following hours leading up to and over the holiday break:
Library Hours over Holiday Break Kresge Library, including all Medical Library spaces, will have the following hours leading up to and over the holiday break:
Food for Fines: Dec. 1st - 14th FOOD FOR FINES will run from December 1 - 14. For each non-perishable food or toiletry item brought to the Service Desk at Kresge Library or to the ERL in Pawley Hall, the library will forgive $1 in overdue fines. All items collected will be donated to the Golden Grizzlies' Food Pantry in the Oakland Center. You can also donate if you don't have fines! Most wanted items: pasta/pasta sauce, snack bars, pasta sides, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned fruit, juice, condiments, salad dressing, crackers, popcorn, paper towel, and toilet paper.
Caring for Rare and Old Books workshop A free hands-on workshop offered by a preservation specialist at Kresge Library, Nov. 6, 2019, 9:00am-12:00pm. Learn how to handle and care for rare and old books to ensure your treasures can be preserved. Register here.
AUFD 2019 - Giving to OU Libraries The All University Fund Drive (AUFD) begins on October 14, 2019. Many supporters of the OU Libraries find that giving monetary gifts online is the easiest way to support the Libraries. Your gift will help us in acquiring essential library resources and in continuing to provide exemplary teaching and services to OU students, faculty, and staff.
Finding Affordable Course Materials, Library Resources, OER and Open Textbooks (CETL workshop) Review the current movements and resources relevant to making course materials affordable and accessible for all of your students. Identify additional Open Educational Resources to complement course material in your classroom. Tues. Oct. 15, 12-1:00 200A Elliott Lunch provided
I Didn't Know That Was Open! Locating and Using Cool Free Quality Content Celebrating OA Week 2019, Monday Oct. 21, 12:00 - 1:00pm, Kresge Library - Room 242 Nyberg. Learn about the plethora of quality open content available. Light refreshments will be served.
Avoiding Unethical Publishers and Determining Journal Quality Celebrating OA week 2019, Wed. Oct. 23, 12:00 - 1:00pm, Kresge Library - Room 225B. Learn best practices for vetting open access journals. Light refreshments will be served.
Increase Your Research Visibility - Getting Your Work Noticed, Cited and Read Celebrating OA Week 2019, Fri. Oct. 25, 12:00 - 1:00pm, Kresge Library - Room 242 Nyberg. Learn about how to get your scholarship openly available online and utilize social media and online profiles to increase your research impact. Light refreshments will be served.
New online exhibit: Thomas Jefferson, American Bibliophile Discover two treasures from Kresge Library's Special Collections: a manuscript letter by Thomas Jefferson and a 1800 edition of his Notes on the State of Virginia, formerly owned by one of Jefferson's personal friends. The online exhibit was prepared by Ethan Gonzales, student intern in OU's Archives and special Collections.
Fourth of July - Library Hours Kresge Library, including Medical Library spaces, will have the following hours during the Fourth of July holiday:
MelCat Login is Changing The login for MelCat is being revised. To avoid technical difficulties while the switchover is in process, please use this recommended MelCat login. Please visit the Service Desk or email illoaku@oakland.edu
Library hours for Memorial Day weekend Kresge Library, including all Medical Library spaces, will have the following hours for Memorial Day weekend:
Registration open for OER Learning Community Registration now open for the 2019-20 CETL Learning Community - Converting to a Zero Textbook Price Course Using Open Educational Resources facilitated by Julia Rodriguez, Dikka Berven and Caterina Pieri
The purpose of this learning community is to learn about OER and alternatives to traditional textbooks and how they can impact student debt and enhance pedagogical practice.
Finals Frenzy - Library Events Take a study break by attending these Finals Frenzy events at the library! Sponsored by the Oakland University Credit Union: free coffee Wed and Thu night, chair massages, try 3D pens in the Makerspace, pause for puppies, laughter yoga, knitting, viewing of Pixar shorts, giveaways...
Food for Fines: Dec. 1st - 14th FOOD FOR FINES will run from December 1 - 14. For each non-perishable food or toiletry item brought to the Service Desk at Kresge Library or to the ERL in Pawley Hall, the library will forgive $1 in overdue fines. All items collected will be donated to the Golden Grizzlies' Food Pantry in the Oakland Center. You can also donate if you don't have fines! Most wanted items: pasta/pasta sauce, snack bars, pasta sides, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned fruit, juice, condiments, salad dressing, crackers, popcorn, paper towel, and toilet paper.Â
Pride Month Celebration - Documentary Film - Tue. April 2- Noon-1:30- room KL 225B OU Libraries is screening director Dream Hampton's documentary film Treasure: From Tragedy to Trans Justice, Mapping a Detroit Story. Audience discussion and Q and A led by OU Faculty, Community Leader and Activist, Prof. Shea Howell.
Poetry Slam - Thur. April 4 - 7pm - 4th Floor OU Libraries is celebrating its 12th Annual Poetry Slam! Thursday, April 4, 7:00pm on the 4th floor of Kresge Library. Everyone is welcome to compete or be a part of the audience - you may be chosen to judge! To compete, bring two original poems (one for each round of competition). See the complete list of rules. For more information, contact Anne Zacharias, switzer2@oakland.edu.
Authors at Oakland: a Celebration of the Journal Article - March 20th at 2pm - 4th Floor of Kresge Library Join us as the Senate Library Committee and the University Libraries honor the recent publications of OU's Faculty. This year's featured authors are Suzanne Spencer-Wood presenting The Creation of the American Playground Movement by Reform Women, 1885-1930, and T.J. Jourian presenting
Cadet Engineering: A New Online Exhibit The Cadet Engineering program was a ground-breaking program for under-represented youths from local high schools. It was initiated by OU's School of Engineering in 1970. Check it out!
Library eNewsletter - Winter 2019 The Winter 2019 library newsletter is now available. Read the latest updates on library events and innovative programs, including highlights from our robust collections, facility enhancements, and a sampling of the first-rate work of library faculty and staff.
Library RE-OPENS at 8am on Thursday, Feb 7 Kresge Library will reopen at 8am on Thursday, Feb 7, with limited hours of operation, limited availability of some services, and no access to the first floor. The library will be open until midnight on Thursday, and then will be open daily 7:30am - midnight until the end of the winter break on Sunday, Feb 24.
Library CLOSED on Monday, Jan 28 Due to inclement weather, Kresge Library will be closed on Monday -- closing at midnight on Sunday, Jan 27, and re-opening at 7:30am on Tuesday, Jan 29, to resume 24/7.
The Underground Railroad: A Journey Through Slavery to Freedom Event CANCELED. We sincerely apologize for having to cancel this event due to inclement weather -- The Underground Railroad: A Journey Through Slavery to Freedom, a presentation by Douglas McCray from the Charles H. Wright Museum.
New Exhibit: Curtis Armstrong at OU January - February 2019, Lobby of Kresge Library
Risky Business, Revenge of the Nerds, SupernaturalÂ…. These are some of the movies and series actor Curtis Armstrong starred in. Come and see photos and other memorabilia that Armstrong, an OU alum, donated to the university.
Authors at Oakland 2019: Article submissions accepted by Jan 23rd The Senate Library Committee invites all faculty who have published one or more articles, essays, or creative pieces in peer-reviewed journals in 2017-2018 to submit ONE of these for recognition at the event. All submissions will be on display. You can upload your article online. The event will be held on March 20, 2019, 2pm - 4pm on the 4th floor of Kresge Library.
Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduates The University Libraries celebrate excellence in library research with the Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Award scholarship, awarding 2 students annually who have most successfully applied information literacy skills in a research paper. First place wins $1500 and second place wins $1000 (funded by OU Credit Union and applied directly to tuition). Nominations are due by February 24, 2019.
Library Hours over the Holiday Break
Finals Frenzy - Library Events!
Final exams are fast approaching. Stay relaxed and take a study break by attending these Finals Frenzy events at the library! Sponsored by the Oakland University Credit Union.
Student Newspaper Archive Online
OU Magazine article -- "Gold mine: Student newspaper archive goes online" -- details how a generous gift from the family of a former OU library professor and the collective efforts of dedicated library employees make it possible for everyone to access digital issues of the university's student newspaper dating back to its inaugural issue, published on October 23, 1959.
Food for Fines: April 11th-24th Students with overdue fines will have $1 forgiven for each non-perishable food item they donate. We are also welcoming donations from those without any fines! Students, faculty, and staff can drop off donations at both the ERL and Kresge Library. All items will be donated to the Golden Grizzlies' Food Pantry in the Oakland Center.
Library Hours over Thanksgiving Break
Dorm Life at OU in the Early Days
What was it like to live in Fitzgerald House, the first student residence at OU? What did "Fitz" and the other dorms look like in the 1960s? Photographs and other materials from the archives illustrate the evolution of student life on the OU campus.
Nov-Dec 2018 - Lobby of Kresge Library. Additional material is on display in the Nyberg Room.
Library eNewsletter - Fall 2018
Welcome to a new and improved electronic newsletter of the Oakland University Libraries. The purpose of this publication is to provide our friends and community partners with regular updates on library events and innovative programs, including highlights from our robust collections, facility enhancements, and a sampling of the first-rate work of my accomplished colleagues.
Storing and Preserving Your Research Data at Oakland University
Join Theresa Rowe and Mariusz Nowak from UTS, as they discuss the tools that are available at OU to help you safely and securely store your research data. Thursday, September 27 from 12-1 pm in KL 225B; RSVP: bit.ly/OU-RSVP
Open Access Week 2018 - Stories from the Field: Choosing Authentic Journals to Publish Your Work
Join us Friday Oct. 26, 12-1 in KL 242 for a discussion of best practices for vetting open access journals for publication and to hear firsthand accounts from our colleagues who have experienced issues with fake/predatory journals.
Open Access Week 2018 - Need Data? Discover How to Use ICPSR for Research and Teaching
Join us Wed. Oct.31, 12-1 in KL 225B to learn more about the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) data archive. Learn the how to access or deposit data, the kinds of data held, and how ICPSR can help with federal data-sharing requirements and teaching. There will be plenty time for individual exploration. Refreshments will be served.
Open Access Week 2018 - Documentary Screening Party for Paywall: The Business of Scholarship
Join us Mon. Oct. 22, 11:30-1 in KL 242 for a screening of the recently released film Paywall: The Business of Scholarship about the biggest players in academic publishing and their role in the move toward open-access scholarship. Refreshments will be served.
Drop-in CINAHL workshops
Thursday March 6, 12-1pm, Thursday March 12, 12-1pm. Registration for all sessions is now open.
Learn how to effectively search CINAHL and save time completing assignments.
Encountering The Rare Book - Exhibit and Lecture Series
OU Art Gallery and OU Libraries' Special Collections have collaborated to create a unique exhibit, Encountering The Rare Book, which highlights selected rare books along with faculty commentary and can be viewed September 6 - October 7, 2018. A lecture series will accompany the exhibit with talks by Rebecca Baumann, Emily Spunaugle, and Andrea Eis.
Library Hours -- Labor Day weekend
Kresge Library, including all Medical Library spaces, will have the following hours over the Labor Day Weekend:
NEW library system and search interface
The University Libraries have implemented a new library catalog and management system to replace the 20-year old Voyager system implemented in 1997. This change includes a brand new search interface still branded as Library OneSearch, which is in fact a completely different system that replaces both the old library catalog and the old Library OneSearch.
Library Hours for 4th of July
Kresge Library, including all Medical Library spaces, will have the following hours for the 4th of July holiday:
Library hours over Memorial Day weekend
Kresge Library will have the following hours over Memorial Day weekend:
The Oakland Center exhibit
What did the "OC" look like in 1960? Photographs and other materials from the archives illustrate the evolution of this central gathering place on the OU campus.
On view in the Lobby of Kresge Library
Poetry Slam - Thur. April 12 - 7pm - 4th Floor
OU Libraries is celebrating its 11th Annual Poetry Slam! Thursday, April 12, 7:00pm on the 4th floor of Kresge Library. Everyone is welcome to compete or be a part of the audience - you may be chosen to judge! To compete, bring two original poems (one for each round of competition). See the complete list of rules. For more information, contact Anne Zacharias, switzer2@oakland.edu.
Authors at Oakland -- March 14 -- 2pm -- KL 4th floor
Join us as the Senate Library Committee and the University Libraries honor the recent publications of OU's Faculty. This year's featured authors are Dominique Daniel, presenting on the book Oakland University, and Caryn Wells, presenting on the book Mindfulness: How School Leaders Can Reduce Stress and Thrive on the Job. All are welcome, refreshments will be served.
Library Closed on Friday
Kresge Library is closing due to inclement weather on Thursday, February 8th at midnight and will reopen on Saturday, February 10th at 7:30am.
New exhibit: African Americans at OU (February 2018)
During African American Celebration Month, Kresge Library is hosting an exhibit documenting the life of African American students and employees at OU from the 1960s to the present, the support offered by the university to minorities, and partnerships with Pontiac. Through February in the lobby of Kresge Library and the Nyberg Room.
A Legacy of Achievement: A Dialogue with OUAA Black Alumni Chapter Members - Feb. 1
Join OU Libraries in their African American Celebration Event: A Legacy of Achievement: A Dialogue with OUAA Black Alumni Chapter Members Thursday, February 1st, 2018, noon-1:00pm in Kresge Library's Nyberg Room (room 242). The discussion will be moderated by Omar Brown-El, Senior Director of the Center for Multicultural Initiatives. All are welcome! Refreshments will be served.
Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduates (Funded by OU Credit Union)
The University Libraries celebrates excellence in library research with the Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Award scholarship awarding 2 students annually who have most successfully applied information literacy skills in a research paper. First place wins $1500 and second place wins $1000 (applied directly to tuition). Nominations are due by February 28, 2018.
We need your help!
The Pontiac Press is a finalist in the Digital Michigan Newspaper Grant Program and needs your help to win! Â All you need to do is tweet with the #DigPontiac to vote for our Library's entry. You aren't limited to just one tweet! Tweet anytime and often between January 22nd and January 27th to ensure we preserve this history. To learn more about the grant and why we think this paper should be digitized visit:
https://www.cmich.edu/library/clarke/digmichnewsgrant/Pages/2018-Finalists-.aspx#dig3
Library Finals Events
Are finals stressing you out? Don't worry, we have lots of fun finals events coming up at Kresge next week to help you destress! Including PUPPIES, HENNA, and MASSAGES! Check out our Facebook page for more details about times and dates!
Food for Fines
The Food for Fines canned food
Library Hours over Winter Holiday Break
Kresge Library, including all Medical Library spaces, will have limited hours over the winter break:
Library Makerspace
The Makerspace in Kresge Library is for use by all students, faculty, and staff at Oakland University. This learning environment and collaboration space facilitates hands-on learning about new technologies. The space is cross discipline and encourages creativity, experimentation, design, and even fun.
New Nursing Toolkit
Check out the new web resource that helps nurses find practice guidelines, calculators, handbooks, EBP care sheets, mobile apps, test prep and more.
Ditch the textbook - Save your students' money adopt an open textbook
Learn how locate, use and create Open Educational Resources (OERs) for your courses. Presenters: Caterina Pieri, Special Lecturer - Italian; Julia Rodriguez, Health Sciences, Nursing & Scholarly Communications Librarian Friday, October 27 from 12-1 pm in KL 225B
Open Access Cafe: Why Open Access Matters
Presentation and panel discussion with Valerie Palmer-Mehta, Professor of Communication; G. Rasul Chaudhry, Professor of Molecular Biology on open access publishing and why it matters to research and scholarship  Thursday, October 26 from 12-1pm in KL 242.
Learn NEW Refworks workshop
In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to use the NEW (blue) RefWorks, an online citation management tool. Topics include how to import citations from databases, organize & share citations in folders and create bibliographies. Nov. 9, 12-1Â REGISTER HERE
Library Hours Over Labor Day Weekend
Kresge Library, including all Medical Library spaces, will have the following hours over the Labor Day Weekend:
Library Closed - Sat and Sun
Due to campus electrical system upgrades and scheduled maintenance, Kresge Library will be closed this weekend:
Oakland University: The Campus History Series
The new book Oakland University: The Campus History Series is available for purchase at the Service Desk in Kresge Library. See more details and a few select photos in a recent article in Oakland Magazine. Special thanks go to Dominique Daniel for authoring the book; to Shirley Paquette, Mandy Summers, and Amy Pelkey for their contributions; and to Stephen Weiter, Graeme Harper, and John Young for their guidance.
Library Hours over July 4th Weekend
Kresge Library, including all Medical Library spaces, will have the following hours over the July 4th holiday weekend:
Library Website Down for Maintenance -- 5:30am-7am on Wed, June 14
Due to scheduled maintenance, the library website will be down for a short time between the hours of 5:30am and 7:00am on Wednesday, June 14. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Library Hours over Memorial Day Weekend
OU Libraries will have the following hours over Memorial Day weekend:
Food for Fines: April 12-26
You can do some good and reduce your fines by bringing non-perishable food items to the Kresge Library Service Desk. We will remove $1 in overdue library fines in exchange for each canned or boxed food item from April 12 to April 26.
Authors at Oakland - March 15 - 2pm - KL 4th floor
Join us as the Senate Library Committee and the University Libraries honor the recent article publications of OU Faculty. This year's featured authors are Maria Paino, presenting on "The Closing Door: The Effect of Race on Charter School Closures," and Lori Burrington, presenting on "Neighborhood Structure, Immigrant Status, and Youth Violence: Assessing the Role of Parental Supervision." All are welcome, refreshments will be served.
Poetry Slam - April 6th - 7pm - KL 4th Floor
OU Libraries is celebrating its 10th Annual Poetry Slam! Thursday, April 6, 7:00pm on the 4th floor of Kresge Library. Everyone is welcome to compete or just be a part of the audience - you may be chosen as a judge! First place: $100, runner-up: $50. To compete, bring two original poems (one for each round of competition). See the complete list of rules. For more information, contact Anne Switzer, switzer2@oakland.edu.
Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduates (Funded by OU Credit Union)
The University Libraries celebrates excellence in library research with the Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Award scholarship awarding 2 students annually who have most successfully applied information literacy skills in a research paper. First place wins $1500 and second place wins $1000 (applied directly to tuition). Nominations are due by February 28, 2017.
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise - screening and discussion - Thu, Feb 2nd, at noon in KL 242
In honor of African American Celebration Month, Kresge Library will be screening the documentary film Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise on Thu, Feb 2nd, 12pm-1:30pm in KL 242 (Nyberg Room). We have invited OU's Dr. Alison Powell, Professor of English, to discuss the teaching of Social Justice and Human Rights through Poetry using Maya Angelou's life and writing as and example. All are welcome! Refreshments will be served.
Flu clinic -- Thu, Feb 16, 10am-11:30am
There will be a flu clinic at the library on Thursday, February 16, 10-11:30am in the popular reading area (to the right as you enter the building). You are welcome to stop by and get a flu shot.
New Special Collection: Michael J. Rogers Congressional Collection
The papers of Congressman Michael J. "Mike" Rogers are now held by Oakland University Libraries. Congressman Rogers served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives between 2001 and 2015, representing Michigan's 8th District. This new collection includes thousands of physical and digital documents, photos, videos, and artifacts that document his career.
Authors at Oakland: Article submissions accepted by Jan 23rd
The Senate Library Committee invites all faculty who have published one or more articles, essays, or creative pieces in peer-reviewed journals in 2015-2016 to submit one of these for recognition at the event. All submissions will be on display. You can upload your article online. The event will be held on March 15, 2017, 2pm - 4pm on the 4th floor of Kresge Library.
Workshop Series - Research, Publishing and Dissemination
Increase Your Impact - Getting your work noticed, read, cited and used (Thu, March 2). Determining legitimacy of online publications: Strategies for identifying journal authenticity (Thu, March 9). Author's Rights and Alternatives to Copyright - Retain your rights (Thu, March 15). Data Management 101 - Manage your research data effectively (Thu, March 30). The NEW Refworks - Manage citations & create bibliographies (Thu, April 13). All events take place from 12 -1 in KL 225A. Light refreshments will be served.
Finals Week Photo Contest
Show us how finals make you feel!
Submit a picture taken at Kresge to Twitter or Instagram that best expresses your finals experience using  #FinalsAtKresge! The winner will win FREE OU SWAG! Check our FB for more details!
Finals Week Events
Kresge Library will be holding events next week to relieve stress from finals!
Presentation and book signing by Valerie Graves - Nov 21 at 3-5pm in the Nyberg Room (KL 242)
Join us in welcoming Valerie Graves back home to Michigan for a presentation and book signing of her memoir Pressure Makes Diamonds: Becoming the Woman I Pretended to Be on Monday, November 21 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm in The Nyberg Room (242 Kresge Library).
Library Hours over Thanksgiving Holiday
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, OU Libraries will have the following hours:
Why You Should Care About OA: OU Libraries in Action
Monday, October 24 from 12:00-1:00pm in KL 242
Presenter: Julia Rodriguez, Kresge Library
Not sure about open access publishing? Unclear how open access can benefit you? Get answers and find out what OU Libraries is doing to support OA publishing.
Collaborative Tools for Professional & Research Projects
Tuesday, October 25 from 12:00-1:00pm in KL 225A
Presenter: Keith Engwall, OU Medical Library
In this interactive workshop, participants will explore a variety of free online tools that can be used for collaborative projects. Strengths and weaknesses of each tool will be reviewed as well as best practices for using multiple tools in a single project.
Book Presentation and Signing - Oct 25 at 4-5pm in The Nyberg Room (KL 242)
You are welcome to the book presentation of Fright of Remembrance: A World War II Memoir of Love and Survival by Marina Dutzmann Kirsch. The author will discuss the book's subject matter, protagonists, sources of inspiration, and special research accompanied by World War II era photographs. Signed books will be available for purchase.
"Please Submit Your Manuscript With Us": Protecting Against Predatory Publishers
Wednesday, October 26 from 12:00-1:00pm in KL 225A
Presenter: Stephanie Swanberg, OU Medical Library
We all have been contacted by random journals or publishers asking to publish our work, but how can you determine if they are legitimate? In this interactive workshop, participants will learn common characteristics and strategies for identifying predatory publishers.
Deposit-a-thon: Making your scholarship openly available
Thursday, October 27 from 12:00-1:00pm in KL 222
Increase the accessibility of your research. We'll help you make your publications openly available. Register for more details.
Kresge Library Power Outage Closings
Attention Students! Kresge Library will be closed on the following dates due to intermittent power outages:
Giving to OU Libraries
The All University Fund Drive has begun. Supporters of OU Libraries find that giving monetary gifts online is the easiest way to donate.
Your gift will help us in acquiring essential library resources and in continuing to provide exemplary teaching and services to OU students, faculty, and staff.
Homecoming 2016: OU History Exhibit
For homecoming the library will host an exhibit of historic photographs, documents and objects that tell the story of OU. Open Saturday, September 24, 2016, 1-2pm, in the Nyberg Room (second floor).
3rd Floor South Side Closure
Attention Students and Faculty! We are working on improving you experiences at OU Libraries. As a result, the South Wing of our 3rd floor will be shut down this week for lighting improvements. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Fall 2016 CINAHL workshops - register now
Two workshops are being offered. Thu (Sept  22) noon-1pm and Thu (Oct 6) noon-1pm. Learn how to effectively search CINAHL and save time completing assignments. The session will address needs specific to searching for Nursing literature for NRS 452 and other NRS courses.
OU Libraries is Celebrating International Open Access Week! October 24 - 28, 2016
Open Access (OA) is free, immediate access to scholarly information online, along with the right to use and reuse that information.It's our fourth year participating in this event to raise awareness about open access. OU Libraries will be hosting four events. Find out
Kresge Library is on Instagram!
Calling all book lovers and OU Grizzlies!...give us a follow! We're on Instagram! Do you have pictures of yourself at Kresge Library? Tag us in it @ou_libraries and use #kresgelibrary!
Stress-Free Finals Week: April 20-26
Stress-Free Finals Week returns to Kresge Library for all of your stress-relief needs! We've got stress-free Coloring and Overnight Giveaways all week long! Check our schedule for events like Free Massages, the famous Pause for Puppies, Tai Chi, Henna Tattoos and a Meditation Session.
Kresge Library Launches Open Access Fund PILOT
Kresge Library supports open access as a publishing option for OU faculty and researchers to publish their scholarly work. The OA publishing model allows free, immediate access to research. We have launched a Open Access Fund Pilot program to remove financial barriers that prevent researchers from publishing in established open access peer-reviewed journals and peer-reviewed journals with an open access option. The fund is open to all OU faculty including adjunct faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers at Oakland University.
Poetry Slam - April 7 at 7pm
OU Libraries is celebrating National Poetry Month with a Poetry Slam! Thursday, April 7, 7:00pm on the 4th floor of Kresge Library. Everyone is welcome to compete or just be a part of the audience - you may be chosen as a judge! First place: $100, runner-up: $50. To compete, bring two original poems (one for each round of competition). See the complete list of rules. For more information, contact Anne Switzer, switzer2@oakland.edu.
2016 - Scholarly Communication Workshop Series
Getting Cited: Increase Your Impact - Boost Exposure and Findability Of Their Research (Friday March 4, 12:00-1:00). Open Data: Locating and Sharing Research Data To Promote Global Scholarly Collaboration (Thursday March 24, 12:00-1:00).  Author's Rights and Alternatives to Copyright - Retain your rights and choose an appropriate use license (Friday April 8, 12:00-1:00).
All events take place in KL 225A from 12:00-1:00Â Light refreshments will be served.
Food for Fines: April 11-16, 2016
Team up with OU Kresge Library to help our hungry neighbors in need. You can remove $1 in overdue library fines in exchange for 1 canned or boxed food item, if you bring nonperishable food items to the library from April 11 to April 16th.
Poetry Workshop with Jamaal May -- April 6, 12-2pm, Nyberg Room (KL 242)
Authors at Oakland -- March 16 -- 2pm -- KL 4th floor
Join us as the Senate Library Committee and the University Libraries honor the recent publications of OU's Faculty. This year's featured authors are Henry Gooren, presenting on the book Anthropology of Religious Conversion, and Shea Howell, presenting on the book A Detroit Story: Ideas Whose Time Has Come. All are welcome, refreshments will be served.
2015 Income Tax Forms
The 2015 income tax season is here. Take a look at our shortcuts to some of the most common forms you need for federal, state, and city income taxes.
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Introducing: FitDesks!
Kresge Library is excited to announce the arrival of two brand new FitDesks, located on the 2nd Floor near the OU Help Desk offices! Students are welcome to use the FitDesks, which act as stationary bicycles, while they read, study or work on their computers. Give the FitDesks a try and let us know what you think! Pick up a comment card in the FitDesk drawer and leave it in our comment box by the main entrance.
The Detroit Broadside Press Story
Kresge Library welcomes Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd and Dr. Frank Rashid on February 4th, 2016 to discuss the Broadside Press Story in honor of African American Celebration Month.
Join us on the 4th Floor from 12:00pm-1:00pm.
All are welcome!
Refreshments will be served.
Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduates (Funded by OU Credit Union)
The University Libraries celebrates excellence in library research with the Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Award scholarship awarding 2 students annually who have most successfully applied information literacy skills in a research paper. First place wins $1500 and second place wins $1000 (applied directly to tuition). Nominations must be submitted before 12:00 am on February 29, 2016. Only papers written in Winter 2015, Summer 2015 and Fall 2015 are eligible.
CINAHL searching workshops -Winter term 2016
Thu (Jan 14) noon-1pm and on Thu (Feb 4) noon-1pm. Registration for both sessions is now open.
Learn how to effectively search CINAHL and save time completing assignments. The session will address needs specific to searching for Nursing literature for NRS 452 and other NRS courses.
OU/Pontiac Initiative
For the month of January, Kresge Library is displaying the Oakland University Pontiac Initiative gallery walk which showcases some of the work accomplished by the partnership. The gallery is located on the Second Floor at the end caps to the Reference Stacks.
Stress-Free Finals Week 2015: December 7-15
Finals got you down? Kresge has you covered! Come to the library for all of your de-stressing needs.
Featuring: Exam Cram, Chair Massages, Pause for Puppies, Yoga, Coloring and Giveaways
Winter at OU
Come and see the exhibit on holidays and winter seasons at OU! Historic photographs and documents illustrate winter sports on campus, the Snow Carnival, Meadow Brook Hall holiday celebrations, and more. Lobby of KL, Nov. 16-Jan. 31.
Authors at Oakland 2016 Submission Now Open
The Senate Library Committee is now accepting submissions for the 11th annual Authors at Oakland event celebrating OU faculty's recent book publications. Submit your book publication to be featured at the event on March 16, 2016 from 2-4pm., on the 4th floor of the Kresge Library.
MeLCat Requesting Suspended 11/18/2015-12/11/2015
MeLCat requesting will be suspended due to a server upgrade from Wednesday, November 18, 2015 through Friday, December 11, 2015. ILLiad will still be available during this time for Interlibrary Loans.
ATTENTION: OU LIBRARIES WILL CLOSE ON 11/6 FROM 2:00AM-7:30AM
Kresge Library will be CLOSED from 2:00AM-7:30AM on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 due to a campus-wide intermittent power outage.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you.
The Big Lepkowski: Poetry reading in honor of Frank Lepkowski
OU Libraries invites you to join us for The Big Lepkowski: A memorial event in honor of Frank Lepkowski, which will take place on the 4th floor of the library on October 22nd at noon. There will be an open mic where you can read one of Frank's poems, or one you think he'd like, or just share a memory.
Oakland University and Pontiac Public Library's FREEDOM TO READ Series
In celebration of Banned Books Week, Oakland University and Pontiac Public Library are hosting events around the often banned novel, Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury. Join us at Pontiac Public Library!
Lit to Film Book Club
Join the Lit to Film Book Club at Kresge Library and explore the transition and interpretation of literature on the silver screen.
Meets every first Tuesday of the month in Room 225B at 6pm. Read the book first, then come view the movie, followed by discussion! Open to all! Contact Anne Switzer at switzer2@oakland.edu for more information.
OU Libraries is Celebrating International Open Access Week! October 19 - 23, 2015
It's our third year participating in this event to raise awareness about open access. OU Libraries will be hosting two events:Â Monday, October 19 from 12:00 - 1:00pm
OPEN DATA: LOCATING & SHARING RESEARCH DATA TO PROMOTE GLOBAL SCHOLARLY COLLABORATION ( KL 242) and Friday, October 23 from 12:00 - 1:00pm  GETTING CITED: INCREASE YOUR IMPACT WITH OPEN ACCESS REPOSITORIES & SOCIAL MEDIA (KL 225A).  Please join us.
The OU Libraries welcome Stephen P. Weiter as our new Dean of University Libraries!
Steve Weiter was Director of College Libraries at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and has taught as an Adjunct Instructor at the Syracuse University School of Information Studies. We all look forward to working with him in the coming semesters! Please join us in welcoming Steve Weiter to Oakland University!
New exhibit: Athletics at OU (16-30 Sept.)
Did you know OU had a ski tow in the 1960s? The exhibit in the lobby of Kresge Library features numerous photos, artifacts and documents illustrating athletics at OU from its founding in 1959 to the present.
CINAHL Searching Workshops
Learn how to effectively search CINAHL and save time completing assignments. The session will address needs specific to searching for Nursing literature for NRS 452 and other NRS courses. The workshop will be offered on Thu (Sept 17) noon-1pm and on Thu (Oct 1) noon-1pm. Registration for both sessions is now open.
Need help finding your Grizz ID or email account?
We know - username & password overload. So, here's a quick guide to what accounts you need, and how to get them.
Looking for a Textbook? We have a guide for that!
Check out this handy guide if you need to buy, rent, or borrow a textbook.
BrowZine is a FREE app available to all OU students and faculty through OU Libraries!
Browse, read and monitor our journal collection directly from your iPad, Android tablet or Kindle device. Simply download the app and select Oakland University. Customize your bookshelf and easily save or share articles. Please send questions and feedback to: lombardo@oakland.edu
New OU library history timeline
Explore the history of the University library since its founding in 1959! The library history timeline illustrates the evolution of library technology, the development of the Kresge Library building and its collections, the creation of new services, and more!
NEW: VAST Academic Video Online
Kresge Library has a new subscription to this huge collection of streaming video on a variety of topics from ethnic studies and history to opera and dance. Faculty, please take a look at it if you are interested in using streaming video in your courses.
OU Archives Seeking Documents
The Oakland University Archives is looking for documents relating to the University's history, including items such as official records, papers, reports, minutes, publications, photographs, flyers, maps, etc. Please contact Dominique Daniel (x2478) or Shirley Paquette (x2419) if you have items to donate. Original documents can be returned.
Bestsellers and Graphic Novels Now Available!
Kresge Library is now home to two new collections - a popular reading collection, funded by the OU Student Congress, and a graphic novel and comic book collection - to provide recreational reading material for OU students. Look in the lobby the next time you come to the Library!
MyCopy Springer ebooks available for $24.95
You can purchase your own copy of a library-owned ebook published from 2005 by Springer, a major publisher of books and journals in the sciences, engineering, social sciences and medicine. The library has many ebooks from Springer-Verlag, which are available through the library catalog or from the SpringerLink platform.
Chronicle of Higher Education online
OU has a site-wide license to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Click to give it a test drive!
New exhibit: Growth at Oakland University - Kresge Library lobby
Oakland University has grown dramatically since it opened its doors to students in 1959: from 570 students the first year to over 20,000 in 2013-2014; from 3 original buildings to over 40 across the 1500 acres that comprise the OU property. Come explore some aspects of that history in the lobby of Kresge Library, March 3-June 21, 2014.
Mourning President Lincoln
Kresge Library is hosting a new exhibit to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's assassination on April 14. Items from the Springer Collection of Lincoln and Civil War Materials are on display in the lobby of KL and in Archives (KL 129) through May 2015.
Scholarly Communications workshop series March 6, 20, April 10 from 12-1:30 in room KL 222.
Strategic Publishing Part 1. Evaluating and Understanding Journal Impact. Explore and compare journals in your discipline using journal locators and evaluation tools. Learn about citation searching, impact factors, altmetrics. Strategic Publishing Part 2. Getting Your Work Cited. Learn how to increase your impact, track your citations, use online academic communities and create a Google Scholar profile. Authors Rights and Alternatives to Copyright - Learn how to retain your rights, negotiate with publishers and choose appropriate use license.
Film Screening on EARTH DAY! I Do Mind Dying: Stories from Detroit About Water - Thur., April 22nd 6:00pm, Room KL 225B
Learn more about how Detroit (and surrounding communities) are being affected by water shutoffs. Documentary filmmaker, Kate Levy, will be joining us! Free and open to all!
2014 Income Tax Forms
The 2014 income tax season is approaching. Take a look at our shortcuts to some of the most common forms you need for federal, state, and city income taxes.
Authors at Oakland: A Celebration of the Journal - March 18 at 2pm in KL 4th Floor
Join us as the Senate Library Committee and the University Libraries honor the recent publications of OU's Faculty. This year's featured article authors are Justin Remeselnik presenting on "Serious Immobilities: Andy Warhol, Erik Satie and the Furniture Film" and Terri L. Orbuch presenting on "Early Family Ties and Marital Stability Over 16 Years: The Context of Race and Gender." All are welcome, refreshments will be served.
Phishing scam purports to be from OU Libraries - Please Ignore and Delete
The OU Libraries were recently notified that some users have received phishing emails about ILLiad, our interlibrary loan service, that purport to be from the Libraries. Fraudulent emails such as this attempt to trick you into revealing revealing personal information about yourself and/or your University computing (NetID) account. If you have received this message, please delete it. If you have already followed the instructions in the email, change your NetID password immediately.
Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduates: the Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Award Funded by the OUCU
The University Libraries Frank Lepkowski Undergraduate Research in Writing Award celebrates excellence in library research with a scholarship - funded by Oakland University Credit Union. The award will recognize 2 students who have most successfully applied information literacy skills in a paper or project. First place wins $1500 and second place wins $1000 (applied directly to tuition). Eligible students must apply by Feb. 21, 2015.
New exhibit: African Americans at OU
Explore the life of African American students at OU from the time of the civil rights movement to the present, the wealth of university services to minorities, and the events celebrating African American history at OU, such as the Keeper of the Dream award. Lobby of Kresge Library, Jan. 21-Feb. 28, 2015.
Roots of the Music: Origins of the Motown Sound -- Feb 5 at noon, 4th Floor of Kresge Library
Join us for "Roots of the Music, Origins of Motown Sound" with Joel Stone, Senior Curator at the Detroit Historical Society, today from 12-1pm on the 4th floor of Kresge Library.
The Art of the Book, the Book as Art: Student Projects
This exhibition highlights projects completed by students in SA 482: Advanced Photography and New Media. During a library instruction session, the class spent time researching different artistic techniques...
Upcoming workshop: how to create an interactive digital map
Interested in digital maps? This workshop will focus on creating a custom, interactive map using the free mapping tool, Mapbox. Open to all OU faculty, the workshop will take place on January 14, 3:30-4:30pm, room 222 in Kresge Library. Click the link to learn more and register.
Authors at Oakland: Submissions Accepted by Jan 11
"Authors at Oakland" is a celebration of OU faculty publications. This year the event is focused on journal publications. Kresge Library and the Senate Library Committee invite all OU faculty to submit a journal publication for inclusion in the event, which will take place on March 18, 2015.
Make Your Space CONTEST!
We invite you to Make Your Space! and decorate Kresge Library's newly-refurbished popular reading area adjoining the Frankie Cafe!
The winning proposal will receive up to $500 toward materials for the project and be featured on the library's website and social media.
Submissions for a mural or other permanent art installations will be accepted until: Friday, December 12 at 11:59PM. Click above link for complete contest guidelines.
PAUSE for PUPPIES: Thursday, noon - 4pm
Several puppies have volunteered to share their cuteness with OU students to help you take a relaxing break. They will be in the Popular Reading area on the main floor of the library (area behind the cafe) on Thursday, Dec 11th, noon - 4pm.
Exam Cram: December 7-9th
On December 7-9th, Student Congress has teamed up with Chartwells and the Library to host Exam Cram. Starting at 7pm each night there will be giveaways and free scantrons in the lobby of the library. Also, free snacks will be available at 9pm and at 11pm. Good luck to everyone with your finals!
Authors at Oakland: A Celebration of the Book - October 29 at 2pm in KL 4th Floor
Join us as the Senate Library Committee and the University Libraries honor the recent publications of OU's Faculty. This year's featured authors are Prof. Jo Reger, Sociology, presenting on her book, "Everywhere and Nowhere: Contemporary Feminism in the United States." Also presenting, Prof. Emery Petchauer, Teacher Development and Educational Studies, on his book, "Schooling Hip-Hop: Expanding Hip-Hop Based Education Across the Curriculum." All are welcome, refreshments will be served.
Frank J. Lepkowski: Oct 24, 1955 - Oct 28, 2014
The Oakland University Libraries faculty and staff are shocked and saddened by news of the sudden passing of our colleague and friend, Associate Professor Frank Lepkowski, who had recently celebrated his 59th birthday. We will miss him dearly.
iPause for Pizza
Join Graham Health Center in the library lobby on Oct. 15 from 5:30-7:30pm for free pizza and refreshments and to learn about how the iPause program can help you manage your stress!
Focus on the Finish Line
The OU Career Services has an updated career cycle tool to help you track your academic career and prepare for a professional career after graduation. The tool includes tips, tools, and videos for each year of your academic career.
Homecoming exhibit, Kresge Library lobby
While attending Homecoming check out our exhibit. It features photos, objects and documents illustrating athletics and academic life at OU from its founding in 1959 to the present!
New exhibit: Oakland University in 1967- Kresge Library lobby
In 1967, OU was only 8 years old and growing fast. Student activism was developing, fueled by the civil rights movement and anti-Vietnam war protests. In that context, in Fall 1967 44 OU students went to Hong Kong on a study abroad tour. This exhibit documents their experience in those agitated times (lobby of Kresge Library).
New exhibit: Growth at Oakland University - Kresge Library lobby
Oakland University has grown dramatically since it opened its doors to students in 1959: from 570 students the first year to over 20,000 in 2013-2014; from 3 original buildings to over 40 across the 1500 acres that comprise the OU property. Come explore some aspects of that history in the lobby of Kresge Library, March 3-June 21, 2014.
Check out OU Libraries upcoming WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS!
OU Libraries is offering a variety of workshops to help faculty with their teaching and help students with their research. We're also offering fun and educational events--open to the entire OU community! Click the link for further description and registration.
Exam stress? Pause for Puppies returns! - April 24
OU Libraries has invited future leader dogs to help de-stress the campus during exam week. Stop by Thur. April 24, 2014 from 10am-2pm and 6pm-8pm. We'll be outside the library near the fountain.
Women and Gender Studies - 30th Annual Film Festival - April 5
Women and Gender Studies presents: Grrrls at the Mic: Power and Protest in Punk and Hip Hop, 2014 Film Festival, Saturday, April 5, noon-5pm, Gold Rooms in the Oakland Center, free admission and refreshments. Featured Films: Grrrl Love and Revolution and Say My Name with a live performance by The Foundation: Detroit Women in Hip Hop. For reviews of films and/or more information about The Foundation, click the link. Questions? Contact Jo Reger, Director, Women and Gender Studies Program: reger@oakland.edu.
OU Libraries National Poetry Month Poetry Slam - April 3
OU Libraries is celebrating National Poetry Month with a Poetry Slam: Thursday, April 3, 7:00pm, on the 4th floor of Kresge Library. Everyone is welcome to compete or you can come and be a part of the audience - you may be chosen as a judge! First place wins $100, runner-up wins $50. To compete, bring two original poems (one for each round of competition). For the complete list of rules, go to http://bit.ly/1nUMPLS For more information contact Anne Switzer, switzer2@oakland.edu.
Authors at Oakland: A Celebration of the Book - POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Join us as the Senate Library Committee and the University Libraries honor the recent publications of OU's Faculty. This year's featured authors are Prof. Jo Reger, Sociology, presenting on her book, "Everywhere and Nowhere: Contemporary Feminism in the United States." Also presenting, Prof. Emery Petchauer, Teacher Development and Educational Studies, on his book, "Schooling Hip-Hop: Expanding Hip-Hop Based Education Across the Curriculum." All are welcome, refreshments will be served.
Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduates: OU Libraries Excellence in Library Research Award
The University Libraries Undergraduate Research in Writing Award celebrates excellence in library research with a scholarship - cosponsored by Oakland University Credit Union. An annual prize will recognize two students who have most successfully applied information literacy skills in a paper or project. The first place winner will be awarded a $500 scholarship and second place wins $250 (awards will be applied directly to tuition). Eligible students must apply by Feb. 21, 2014. Please follow the link for more information.
Reflection Room is now OPEN
The reflection room (KL 426) has been repaired, cleaned and upgraded. It is now open for use.
New trial resource: GoinGlobal
OU Libraries now has access to the GoinGlobal web resource until March 30, 2014. Going Global offers country-specific and USA city-specific career and employment information, featuring 33 Country Career Guides, 43 USA City Career guides, corporate profiles and more than 600,000 internship and job listings within the USA and around the world. This is a great resource for students seeking jobs internationally.
Easier Off-Campus Access to the Library's Online Resources
The Library is pleased to announce that we have streamlined off-campus access to our online resources. Beginning this May 2013, you can log into the Library's resources using your standard OU NetID. We hope the new process will greatly simplify remote access to our online databases, journals, and articles.
Frankie Cafe
Kresge Library is happy to announce that our cafe is now open. It is located in the "fishbowl" to the right of the entrance, the Frankie Cafe features Peet's coffee drinks and teas, sandwiches, and other treats.
Mobile Version of Library Catalog
Check out the new, mobile version of the Library Catalog at KLmobile.oakland.edu. Optimized to run on the small screens of smartphones, the mobile version of the Library Catalog allows you to search from your phone, from wherever you are. Hopefully not while driving, though!
OU Libraries Celebrating International Open Access Week! October 21-25, 2013
In our inaugural celebration of this international event, OU Libraries are hosting a series of events to raise awareness about new publishing models and to celebrate open access to information.
Workshop for OU Staff on August 5 at 1pm: Keeping up with Information
This workshop will focus on ways to keep up with anything from the local news to the latest trends in your profession. The workshop will be held in 222 Kresge Library on August 5th at 1pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Please follow the link to register.
Workshop for OU Staff on July 17 at 10am: Find Online Articles and Books
With Library OneSearch, finding articles, eBooks, and even some print resources becomes quick and easy! The workshop will be held in 222 Kresge Library on July 17th at 10am. Light refreshments will be provided. Please follow the link to register.
Workshop for OU Staff on June 27 at 11am: Finding Images on the Web
This workshop will introduce users to our main image database, ArtStor, as well as other visual resources that are great for enhancing work projects. The workshop will be held in 222 Kresge Library on June 27th at 11am. Light refreshments will be provided. Please follow the link to register.
Workshop for OU Staff: What is "Information Literacy"?
This workshop will introduce you to the concept of information literacy, show you how to search for information effectively, and discuss how to use it ethically. The workshop will be held in 222 Kresge Library on June 4th at 2pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Please follow the link to register.
China workshop: An introduction to Chinese language and culture
OU's School of Education and Human Services (SEHS) Educational Resources Lab (ERL) invites your participation in a 6-week workshop designed especially for people interested in learning about China. The workshop will be held on Thursday afternoons starting in May 2013. Please follow the link above for registration details.
Workshop for OU Staff
"RefWorks Basics – Manage Your Sources and Citations" will teach you how to quickly format bibliographies and organize article citations efficiently. The workshop will be held in 222 Kresge Library on May 23 at 11am. Light refreshments will be provided. Please follow the link to register.
Panel Discussion for African American Celebration
A panel featuring area leaders and activists will discuss My Family, My Community, Ujima. Come engage with the thought-provoking discussion. Refreshments will be served.
OU Libraries Welcomes You Home
We’ve been hard at work since you left! Come by and see the big things that are happening at Kresge Library! In honor of Homecoming, the library is displaying pictures from its extensive archives in the exhibition, OU History in Photographs. Take a walk down memory lane in the main lobby of Kresge Library.
New books on contemporary Japan
Kresge Library recently received 33 books on contemporary Japan as a donation from the Nippon Foundation's Read Japan program. These books are part of a list of "100 Books for Understanding Contemporary Japan" which were selected for the Nippon Foundation by a committee of Japanese and foreign scholars.
Visit the Medical Library
Visit the OUWB Medical Library web site to check out new resources for the entire OU community. Key online resources include AccessMedicine, MDConsult, Micromedex and UpToDate. Print materials are interfiled in the main KL collection and may be used by everyone.
Pardon our Dust on the Second Floor!
As we expand our Research Help and Tech Help services in the south wing on the main floor, we are moving things around. All the computers are still there, we've just made room to add more computers, a new service point and comfortable new seating for students. It's a work in progress, so please be a patient Grizzly and bear with us.
2011 Income Tax Forms
The 2012 income tax season is approaching. Take a look at our shortcuts to some of the most common forms you need for federal, state, and city income taxes.
Kresge Library Celebrates National Poetry Month: POETRY SLAM 2012
Kresge Library is hosting a National Poetry Month Poetry Slam: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in OU's Kresge Library, 4th floor. Poets must sign-up by 7:00 sharp! First place: 100 dollars! Runner-up: 50 dollars! This event is free and all are welcome to attend and compete!
Dr. Edward Haworth Hoeppner: Winner of the 2011 Charles B. Wheeler poetry prize
The Ohio State University Press and The Journal selected Dr. Edward Haworth Hoeppner as this year’s winner of The Charles B. Wheeler Prize for his poetry collection, Blood Prism. The OSU Press will publish Blood Prism in Autumn 2011.
Kresge Focus Group
Want to help us make the library website more student-friendly? Sign up to take part in a focus group on Tuesday, April 3rd, at noon and get a Starbucks gift card!
China workshop: An introduction to Chinese language and culture
OU's School of Education and Human Services (SEHS) Educational Resources Lab (ERL) invites your participation in a 6-week workshop designed especially for people interested in learning about China. The workshop will be held on Wednesday evenings starting in March 2012. Please follow the link above for registration details.
OU's Women and Gender Studies Program 28th Annual Film Festival
The Women and Gender Studies Program 28th Annual Film Festival presents the documentary film: Miss Representation Saturday, March 24, 2012, Noon-4:30p.m. 201 Dodge Hall at OU. After the film there will be a lively Facilitated panel discussion with Q and A.
Authors at Oakland: March 21 at 2:30pm
Please join Kresge Library in celebrating recent books by Oakland University faculty, and in recognizing faculty authors Kathleen Battles and Barbara Oakley, who will speak about their scholarship. The event will be held on the 4th floor of Kresge Library at 2:30pm on March 21, 2012.
Golden Grizzly Book Drive
Donate your gently used children's books by bringing them to the O'rena Concourse during the men's games on Feb 11 and 15 and the women's games on Feb 11 and 18 to receive a ticket for a prize drawing during each game. See link for further details.
SOGI Education Conference -- Feb 3
Registration is still open for the upcoming conference on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues in Education, which promotes preK-12/university dialogue about issues involving sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. The conference will take place on Feb 3rd at the Oakland Center.
ICPSR Workshop, January 9, 10am-12pm, Kresge Library 430R
Representatives from ICPSR (Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research), the world's largest archive of digital social science data, will conduct the workshop and address: ICPSR content; effective searching, analysis of the datasets; and ICPSR Web-based tools. All OU faculty, staff and students are invited to attend.
Exam Cram - 9pm - 1am
On December 4th - 7th, Student Congress has teamed up with Chartwells and the Library to host Exam Cram. Starting at 9pm each night there will be giveaways, raffles, and free snacks (after midnight). Good luck to everyone with your finals!
Acclaimed Poet: Michael Heffernan
Oakland University's English Department has invited poet Michael Heffernan for a reading on Monday, November 7, 2011 in the Oakland Center's Banquet Rooms, 4:30-6:30. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
A Year on the River: Thurs. November 3, noon-1:00
Photojournalist, Joseph Crachiola, lived on his sailboat on the Detroit River for a year. He has published his photo story with accompanying poetry by OU alum, Robert McGowan. Join us for a book discussion and signing (book will be available for purchase at event). 4th floor Kresge Library. This event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served.
Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women Series
A series of six programs promoting the life and work of Louisa May Alcott is being presented through a partnership between OU and the Rochester Hills Public Library and with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities and Michigan Humanities Council.
Registration is required for some of the events: http://www.rhpl.org/events/register-for-a-program-topmenu-71
New Dean - Adriene Lim
Kresge Library welcomes our new dean, Adriene Lim. Dean Lim comes to Oakland from Portland State University, where she served as Interim University Librarian and, prior to that, Associate University Librarian and Head of Library Technologies. Her research interests include leadership in the academic library and information technologies that support library services.
New faculty - Katie Greer
Kresge Library welcomes Katie Greer - Assistant Professor, Information Literacy and Instructional Technology Librarian. Katie's research interests include online instruction and information-seeking behaviors of fine arts students. She is also a board member of the Michigan Association for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage.
Dread researching? There's a class for that!
You can improve your research skills in Fall 2011 by taking LIB 250: Research in the Information Age, which satisfies the Knowledge Application and Writing Intensive Gen Ed requirements.
Welcome Week - Photo Booth
Make your (book) mark in a photo booth on the main floor at Kresge Library on Wednesday, September 7th from noon to 3pm.
Library Faculty Position Open: Information Literacy and Instructional Technology Librarian
Kresge Library seeks a creative and energetic librarian to join us in advancing a student-centered information literacy program within a team-oriented, teaching library environment. This librarian will participate in course-integrated and course-related information literacy instruction, as well as reference and research services and collection development. See posting for details!
eCornucopia.2011: The Open Digital University - May 26
The 3rd annual conference at OU will examine specific examples about how openness is implemented in higher education and the importance of increasing the transparency and accessibility of knowledge. The conference has three tracks: Open Education, Open Access, and Open Source. Registration is open until May 19th, 2011.
ARTstor is available!
Browse through thousands of paintings, photographs, manuscripts, and drawings using ARTstor! View the images from Frick Collection or costumes of Scandinavia. Instructor Level Tools allow you to use ARTstor resources for teaching. Explore the world through ARTstor!
New platform for 26 CSA and Proquest databases!
ProQuest and CSA databases, including such popular ones as ERIC, PsycInfo, MLA and Historical New York Times, will transfer to the new ProQuest interface within the next few weeks. This new platform allows you to search databases within a subject area (such as Business or Social Sciences) or format (such as dissertations or newspapers). In fact, it's easy to search all 26 databases at one time. You can limit search results using the handy search facets on the right side of the screen. Try the new platform!
Position Opening - Dean of the Library
Oakland University seeks an energetic leader who enjoys innovation and collaboration to serve as Dean of the Library at a vibrant, growing institution. Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
OUSC Exam Cram – 10pm to 2am
On April 19, 20, and 24, 2011, Kresge Library will be open until 2am! Student Congress and Chartwells have partnered to extend the cafe hours until 10pm on those nights and to provide free snacks, highlighters, and pens. Good luck to everyone with your finals!
2010 Income Tax Forms
The 2010 income tax season is approaching. Take a look at our shortcuts to some of the most common forms you need for federal, state, and city income taxes.
POETRY SLAM - April 7, 2011
Kresge Library is proud to present a National Poetry Month Poetry Slam on April 7th at 7:00pm on the library's 4th floor. All are welcome to participate! First place: $100 Runner up: $50 Poets should bring two poems for each round of competition. For complete Poetry Slam Rules go to: https://library.oakland.edu/events/library_events/slamrules.html
Meadow Brook Music Society presents Quartet for the End of Time - April 7, 2011
OU faculty artists perform the iconic 20th century masterpiece Quartet for the End of Time, composed by Olivier Messiaen. The performance will take place in the beautiful ballroom at Meadow Brook Hall, where music scholar Jessica Payette will present a brief talk at 7:30, prior to the performance at 8pm. The evening includes a dessert reception and wine and cheese afterglow. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
Authors at Oakland: March 23, 2011 2-4pm
Please join Kresge Library in celebrating recent articles by Oakland University faculty, and in recognizing faculty authors Jeffrey Insko and Laura Pittiglio, who will speak about their scholarship. The event will be held on the 4th floor of Kresge Library at 2pm on March 23, 2011.
MTD presents Clarineting with the Stars - Saturday, March 12, 8pm
"Listen with your eyes, and see with your ears." Dancers Ali Woerner, Thayer Jonutz and OU Dance Company members join clarinetist George Stoffan in a program that links a live recital performance with dance ensemble works on Saturday, March 12 at 8pm in the Varner Recital Hall.
Women and Gender Studies Film Festival, Saturday, March 12
The Women and Gender Studies Program of the College of Arts and Sciences, Oakland University, presents the 2010/2011 Annual Film Festival: "From Hysteria to Disorder: Manufacturing Disorders of Female Sexaul Desire" on Saturday, March 12, 2011, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., 156 North Foundation Hall.
China workshop: An introduction to Chinese language and culture
OU's School of Education and Human Services (SEHS) Educational Resources Lab (ERL) invites your participation in a 6-week workshop designed especially for people interested in learning about China. The workshop will be held on Wednesday evenings starting in March 2011. Please follow the link above for registration details.
Kresge Library Welcomes Author John Gallagher: Reimagining Detroit: Opportunities for Redefining an American City
Author John Gallagher has covered urban redevelopment for the Detroit Free Press for two decades. Instead of presenting another account of the city’s decline, Reimagining Detroit: Opportunities for Redefining an American City offers the community-building work happening in the city and focuses on what else can be done to make Detroit leaner, greener, and more economically self-sufficient.
African American Celebration, 2011: Kresge Library Welcomes Charles Pugh, Feb. 03, Noon
Kresge Library welcomes Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh on Thursday, February 3rd at noon, on the 4th floor of Kresge Library. Reception with refreshments to follow. For more information please contact Kath Borg at: 248.370.2486.
Lou Gossett, Jr.: Keeper of the Dream Celebration, Jan. 17, 11:30 a.m.
Emmy/Oscar/Golden Globe winner Lou Gossett, Jr. will be speaking at the Keeper of the Dream Celebration on January 17th at 11:30 a.m. in the Oakland Center Banquet Rooms. Mr. Gossett is also the founder of the Eracism Foundation which focuses on eradicating racism and social ignorance while promoting tolerance and cultural awareness with children.
OUSC Exam Cram: Library is open until 2am on Dec. 5th - 8th
Kresge Library hours will be extended until 2am on December 5th - 8th. There will be free coffee and snacks on the 2nd floor of the library from 10pm - 2am on those days courtesy of Student Congress and the Cafe.
OUT and PROUD - LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Forum - Dec 2nd at noon
The OUT and PROUD LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Forum will take place December 2, 2010 Noon to 1:00 pm in the Oakland Center's Fireside Lounge. A panel of out faculty and staff from the LGBTQA - Employee Resource Group
will be speaking with students. Refreshments will be available.
I Love Sleep Program - Friday, Nov. 5 at 7pm in Vandenberg Hall Cafeteria
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Are you tired throughout the day? On Friday, November 5, join WHP 460 students as they present a program on improving your sleep. There will be giveaways for all who attend.
Junot Díaz Reading from His Works - Nov. 4 at 5:00 p.m.
Please join the Oakland University Department of English for a reading by Pulitzer Prize winning fiction writer, Junot Díaz. The reading will be November 4, 2010, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Banquet Rooms in the Oakland Center.
David Lyon: Between Homeland Security and Facebook--Nov. 4 at 4:00P.M.
On Thursday, November 4, 2010, Professor David Lyon, Research Chair in Sociology and Director of the Surveillance Studies Centre and the New Transparency Project at Queen's University, Kingston, Canada, will lecture on "Between Homeland Security and Facebook: Surveillance Studies Today." The lecture will be in the Oakland Center, Gold Room A and B from 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. His visit is part of the College of Arts and Sciences' 2010 Borders and Frontiers program.
Korean Culture Celebration - Oct 26 at 11:30 am
You are invited to a look at diversity through Korean culture and customs presented by MiDong and traditional Korean music by YoonHee Choi and Group. The celebration and exhibit will take place in the Educational Resources Lab (350 Pawley Hall) 11:30am - 1pm on October 26th. A light Korean lunch will be provided.
New Online Course Offering for Fall 2010:LIB250 – Research in the Information Age - 4 credits
Do you want to: Get your research done more quickly? Earn better grades on your research assignments? Navigate Internet and Library resources more easily? Find better sources for your papers? Then Kresge Library’s new ALL-ONLINE course is for you! If you’d like more information, contact Professor Dominique Daniel: daniel@oakland.edu or (248) 370-2478.
2009 Income Tax Forms
The 2009 income tax season is approaching. Take a look at our shortcuts to some of the most common forms you need for federal, state, and city income taxes.
23d Annual Maurice Brown Poetry Reading, September 29th
This year's Annual Maurice Brown Poetry Reading is hosting Molly Peacock. She will be reading selections from her poetry in Banquet Rooms A and B of the Oakland Center on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. The reading is open to the public. Admission is free.
New Online Resource – Japan Knowledge Plus
This new resource includes dictionaries (Japanese, English-Japanese, Japanese-English and English-English); the Nihon daihyakka zensho (Nipponica), a full text 30 vol. encyclopedia; the Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan; a news database (NNA) that covers Asia and the European Union; and other reference tools and magazines in Japanese.
New Online Resource – Arts and Humanities Citation Index now on Web of Science
This index to more than a 1,000 journals in the arts and humanities, now on the Web of Science platform, allows users to view article references as well as to determine who has cited a researcher's work. With the addition of Arts and Humanities Citation Index to the Web of Science, OU students, faculty and staff can now search all three citation indexes (including Science Citation Index and Social Sciences Citation Index) simultaneously.
Online Test Preparation for the ACT, GMAT, GRE, and TOEFL
The Learning Express Library provides online test preparation resources for the ACT, GMAT, GRE, SAT, TOEFL, and other tests. Once you sign up for a user account, you'll be able to take online practice tests. Thanks to the Michigan Electronic Library (MeL) for providing us with this service! (Note: recently this website has been a bit slow.)
Are you ready? Sign up for text message alerts.
Get text message alerts on your cell phone in the event of a major campus emergency. It's free! Review OU's emergency procedures and other helpful safety information as well.
ICPSR Training
Kresge Library is hosting an ICPSR training session on Friday, July 16th from 10am-12pm in KL430R. ICPSR is the world's largest archive of digital social science data. Learn what's available in ICPSR; how to effectively search, download and begin analysis of datasets; and how to use ICPSR's Web-based tools and resources. This workshop will also provide information on beginning and advanced summer classes in quantitative methods/statistics, ICPSR's growing resources for quantitative social science instruction, and internships and other opportunities for students. All OU faculty, staff and students are invited to attend.
EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS AND FREE COFFEE AND COOKIES!
Kresge Library will be open until 2AM starting Sunday, April 18th thru Wednesday, April 21st! FREE coffee and cookies Sunday, April 18th thru Monday, April 26th from 5PM until close.
Molly Brodak, OU Alum and winner of the Iowa Poetry Prize, reading her poetry on April 1
The Department of English is hosting a poetry reading by OU alumna Molly Brodak. She was the 2009 winner of the prestigious Iowa poetry prize for her just published collection of poetry, A Little Middle of the Night. The reading will be Thursday, April 1, from 3 to 4:30 in the Lake Superior Room, Oakland Center.
Authors at Oakland: March 24, 2010 2-4pm
Please join Kresge Library in celebrating recent book publications by Oakland University faculty, and in recognizing faculty authors Linda Benson and Valerie Palmer-Mehta, who will speak about their scholarship. The event will be held on the 4th floor of Kresge Library at 2pm on March 24, 2010.
Fiction Writer Janette Turner Hospital Reading from Her Works, March 22, 2010
Please join the Oakland University Department of English for a reading by internationally acclaimed novelist and short story writer, Janette Turner Hospital. The reading will be March 22, 2010, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in Banquet Room A in the Oakland Center.
Swine Flu in Michigan – Get the Facts
Michigan eLibrary has put together a resource page to help you stay current with information about the swine flu epidemic and how it affects us in Michigan. Use it to get to authoritative updates from the CDC, WHO, and the Michigan Department of Community Health.
The CAS 2009-2010 Celebrating the Liberal Arts Theme - Religion and Society
The CAS 2009-2010 Celebrating the Liberal Arts Theme will explore the timely topic of religion and society from an interdisciplinary and multicultural perspective. The topic is conceptualized in a broad way, leaving its final programmatic shaping to the imagination and interests of the larger OU community, including students, faculty, staff, alums and interested community participants.
The Vagina Monologues: March 19 and March 20
Women’s Issues Forum and the Gender and Sexuality Center present its annual celebration of women in the performance of The Vagina Monologues to raise money and awareness to stop violence against women and girls. Proceeds from both performances will go to Alternatives for Girls and Turning Point. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the CSA Service Window or at the door.