Stories tagged with: Alden Library

Percival Everett
OHIO Events

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

September 17, 2026 1 min

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.
Alden Library at Ohio University
Accessibility

New accessibility improvements enhance campus experience

September 8, 2026 2 min

As the OHIO community begins a new academic year, several recent and ongoing projects across campus are making OHIO’s facilities and spaces more accessible to students, faculty, staff and visitors.
OHIO students study and conduct research while sitting at desks and tables and working on computers in Alden Library
Ohio University Libraries

Enhancing discovery - Updates to Ohio University Libraries Search website

August 17, 2026 2 min

Early this summer, Ohio University Libraries launched an improved version of the Library Search catalog website, integrating the latest platform updates as well as enhancements driven by user testing.
Alden Library at Ohio University
Community Collaboration

The resurgence of relaxing reading

March 24, 2026 2 min

In an effort to get more students to read for fun and relaxation, Alden Library and the Athens County Public Library collaborated to offer a rotating collection of leisure reading titles available on the fourth floor of Alden.
Inside Alden Library
OHIO Announcements

Library access links updating: action may be required before May 4, 2026

March 23, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Libraries is upgrading its access system - update your Canvas links and Zotero settings to avoid disruptions.

Alden Library at Ohio University
University Libraries

Ohio University Libraries to join Google Books Library Project

March 9, 2026 2 min

The Libraries will partner with Google to improve access to its collection by creating digitized versions of hundreds of thousands of books that are out of print, rare, or inaccessible online.
Alden Library and the trees and sidewalks are covered in snow
OHIO Events

OHIO students invited to provide feedback on Alden Library master plan at Feb. 24 event

February 11, 2026 1 min

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Alden Library will host a public engagement event from noon until 1 p.m. and from 3-5 p.m. in order to collect feedback from OHIO students
Alden Library and the trees and sidewalks are covered in snow
OHIO Announcements

Help University Libraries + get free books

December 18, 2025 3 min

To create additional teaching, research and learning spaces for students and faculty, Ohio University Libraries is parting ways with approximately 300,000 books and journal issues.

Chris Vidas
OHIO Community

University Libraries appoints Chris Vidas as assistant dean for content and access

November 25, 2025 2 min

University Libraries is pleased to announce the new assistant dean for content and access, effective Feb. 16, 2026.
Alden Library at Ohio University
OHIO Announcements

Ohio University Libraries announces deaccessioning project, explains how it will work

November 5, 2025 3 min

Over the course of calendar year 2026, Ohio University Libraries will be removing items from the physical collection of the Alden Library. This is being done for several reasons.
Alden Library
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to free book event at Ohio University Press

July 9, 2025 1 min

During July 14–18, take your pick from hundreds of free books from the Ohio University Press office on the first floor of Alden Library.

Haley Shaw
OHIO Community

Meet the OHIO Zanesville manager of library services: Haley Shaw returns to her Bobcat roots

May 15, 2025 3 min

Keep an eye out for upcoming workshops, study sessions, and other events that Haley Shaw has in store—you might just find your new favorite place on campus.
Hoefler - Kate
OHIO Zanesville

Meet our new library support specialist: Kate Hoefler, part of a three-generation Bobcat legacy

March 31, 2025 4 min

A proud third-generation Bobcat, Kate Hoefler brings a wealth of experience and a passion for community engagement that makes her a perfect fit to support students, faculty and staff at the Zanesville campus.
Kate Hoefler - Couch in the Yard
Zanesville

Local author storytime with Kate Hoefler: “The Couch in the Yard”

March 26, 2025 2 min

The Zanesville Campus Library is thrilled to host an engaging storytime event featuring local author Kate Hoefler on April 1 at 5:30 p.m. in Herrold Hall at Ohio University Zanesville.
Book shelves
OHIO History

The Libraries’ Legacy

March 24, 2025 3 min

Explore the many homes, past and present, of the Ohio University Libraries
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