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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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Ohio University Libraries launches Research Services workshops

September 01, 2026

Ohio University Libraries is excited to announce a new workshop series highlighting Library tools and services that can help support students and faculty throughout every stage of the research process.
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Ask the Experts: American inheritance

August 19, 2026

We discuss the legacy of the Declaration of Independence with the organizers of OHIO’s upcoming conference celebrating the document’s 250th anniversary.

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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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Citation Management with Zotero Wednesday, September 9 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM Alden Library
Sustainability Series: DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE Wednesday, September 9 7:00 PM — 9:30 PM Athena Cinema
Special Screening in Honor of Dolly Parton: STEEL MAGNOLIAS Thursday, September 10 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Athena Cinema
From the Hills and Hollers: BLUEGRASS: COUNTRY SOUL with Becks Lipshultz Thursday, September 17 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Athena Cinema
Coded Threads: Translating Shakespeare Into Material Form, a Talk by Suzanne Coley Wednesday, September 23 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM Walter Hall
Sustainability Series: EARTH’S GREATEST ENEMY Wednesday, September 23 7:00 PM — 9:30 PM Athena Cinema

Exhibits

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Alumni Print Exchange Monday, September 7 All Day Alden Library
Groundbreaking Botanists: Women’s Contributions to the Science, Understanding, and Appreciation of Botany exhibit Monday, September 7 All Day Alden Library
Life Before Ohio University: An Exploration of the Manasseh Cutler Collection exhibit Monday, September 7 All Day Alden Library
Life Before OHIO: Exploring the Manasseh Cutler Collection (digital exhibit) Monday, September 7 All Day
OHIO Student Life in the Postwar Years: Rediscovering the Grace Fleischer Diary, 1949-1953 (digital exhibit) Monday, September 7 All Day
Soft Touch: Textiles and Tactility in Bookmaking exhibit Monday, September 7 All Day Alden Library