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Percival Everett

Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award winner Percival Everett to visit OHIO Oct. 12

September 17, 2026

During the event, Percival Everett will read from and discuss his award-winning novel, “James,” a retelling of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the fugitive slave character Jim’s perspective.
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Ohio University Libraries introduces new Library Tutorial Course

September 10, 2026

Ohio University Libraries and the Office of Instructional Design have developed a new self-paced Library Tutorial Course for OHIO students.
Suzanne Coley

Artist, writer Suzanne Coley to lead special events at OHIO in September

September 02, 2026

Ohio University will welcome well-known book artist, printmaker and writer Suzanne Coley to campus in September for a series of events.

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Libraries improve user experience with Library Search platform updates

June 26, 2026

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Libraries improve user experience with Library Search platform updates

June 26, 2026

Library Search has been updated with a refined look and new features that enhance the user search experience.

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University Libraries Announces 2026 Student Expo Library Awardees

May 4, 2026

Six awardees received cash prizes from Ohio University Libraries for outstanding student work at the 2026 Student Expo.

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Scholarly Identity Management Thursday, September 24 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM Alden Library
Conversation & Pizza Lunch with Artist Suzanne Coley Thursday, September 24 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Alden Library
From Poem to Book: A Workshop on Shakespeare's Sonnet 55 with Artist Suzanne Coley Thursday, September 24 3:00 PM — 6:00 PM Research and Technology Center (RTEC)
How We Write, How I Write: Translating Your Good Ideas into Publishable Pieces Wednesday, September 30 3:00 PM — 4:30 PM Alden Library
Emerging AI Tools for Research Tuesday, October 6 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM Alden Library
Sustainability Series: OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH Wednesday, October 7 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Athena Cinema

Exhibits

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Alumni Print Exchange Thursday, September 24 All Day Alden Library
Groundbreaking Botanists: Women’s Contributions to the Science, Understanding, and Appreciation of Botany exhibit Thursday, September 24 All Day Alden Library
Life Before Ohio University: An Exploration of the Manasseh Cutler Collection exhibit Thursday, September 24 All Day Alden Library
Life Before OHIO: Exploring the Manasseh Cutler Collection (digital exhibit) Thursday, September 24 All Day
OHIO Student Life in the Postwar Years: Rediscovering the Grace Fleischer Diary, 1949-1953 (digital exhibit) Thursday, September 24 All Day
Soft Touch: Textiles and Tactility in Bookmaking exhibit Thursday, September 24 All Day Alden Library