ATHENS, Ohio -- National Library Week runs April 6-12 and Ohio University is celebrating by hosting several events that feature the library's contributions to the university.

Highlights of Ohio University's celebration include a faculty and staff authors and performers reception on April 8 and a tour of the library annex at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on April 9. "Preserving Ohio's Traditional Hill Music: The Appalachian Digital Sound Archive" at the School of Music Recital Hall on April 11 at 10 a.m.

Alden Library will host three information technology demonstrations throughout the week: "Alden Wireless Days" from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 9. "Ask a Librarian: Live Chat Demo," from noon to 4 p.m. on April 10 and "Ohio LINK Streaming Video: Coming Soon to Your Computer and Classroom," from noon to 4 p.m. on April 11.

Alden Library will also have exhibits featuring student employees, university faculty and staff authors and performers, century authors and government documents about U.S.-Iraq relations and homeland security on display throughout the week.

During the week, members of the university can also participate in the "Late Nite Library Survey," which allows patrons of Alden Library to give their opinion about what is important for late night sessions. There is also a raffle to enter, which will be held Monday, April 14. Either of these activities can be found on Alden Library's fourth floor or online at Alden Library's home page.

For more information about National Library Week and Ohio University's celebration, visit Alden Library's homepage at www.library.ohiou.edu.