Library and Archives News

Weeks of Welcome Wrap Up

September 30, 2025

Weeks of Welcome (WOW) consisted of six weeks of events, resources, and connections to help Wright State students achieve a sense of belonging and provided valuable information on resources to help them succeed and to connect with other Raiders throughout their academic careers.

Read full post

Tags:
News

A man installing doors under a sign that reads "Special Collections & Archives."

From Special Collections & Archives

Special Collections & Archives Complete Preservation-Focused Renovations through Major Grant

September 29, 2025

We are excited to announce the completion of a significant facilities project in Special Collections and Archives made possible through a large grant from the National Aviation Heritage Area (NAHA) and generous support from the Friends of the Libraries.

Read full post

Meet Caroline Pacey, Research and Instruction Librarian for Engineering, Science and Math

September 26, 2025

Caroline Pacey, the University Libraries' new Research and Instruction Librarian for Engineering, Science and Math, joined the Dunbar Library staff September 15, 2025.

Read full post

Tags:
News

University Libraries Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report

September 22, 2025

The University Libraries Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report features articles highlighting activities and accomplishments.

Read full post

Tags:
Annual Report

ReyRey Cafe coffee cup being held in front of the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library sign

ReyRey in Dunbar: A Brew-tiful Friendship

September 19, 2025

In August, ReyRey Café—the student run coffee shop on campus—moved to the first floor of Dunbar Library. And since they’ve reopened, it has been full steam ahead.

Read full post

Tags:
News

Meet Danni Grottla, Research and Instruction Librarian for Social Sciences

September 5, 2025

Please join the library in welcoming our newest Research and Instruction Librarian for the Social Sciences, Danni Grottla.

Read full post

Tags:
News

Image of Maggie Perry assisting a student at the Information Desk

Public Services - Evolving Space for Student Focused Place

September 5, 2025

An essential element of the University Libraries' mission is to provide space for students to meet, study, and socialize; a place of belonging and welcome. The Dunbar Library building provided welcoming space to 190,000 people last year, between July 2024 through June 2025.

Read full post

Tags:
News

Callizo album open inside cover before conservation treatment

From Special Collections & Archives

Grant Supports Conservation of Wright Brothers Archival Treasures

August 26, 2025

We’re excited to share some great news from the University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives! Thanks to funding from the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Conservation & Preservation Grant, administered by the State Library of Ohio and funded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), three of our most-used treasures in the Wright Brothers Collection have received professional conservation treatment—and the results are stunning.

Read full post

Friends of the Libraries Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights

August 25, 2025

The Friends of the Libraries supports the mission of the University Libraries: To provide exceptional resources, services, and spaces that support the academic and research needs of the Wright State University community while fostering a welcoming environment.

Read full post

Tags:
Friends of the Libraries

University Libraries 2025-2026 Book Club

August 19, 2025

Join us for the 2025-2026 University Libraries Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries, the Wright State Alumni Association, and the Wright State University Retirees Association.

Read full post