Library and Archives News

Celebrate National Friends of the Libraries Week

October 18, 2022

Since 2005, the American Library Association has promoted National Friends of the Libraries Week during the third week of October as a time to recognize the dedication of Friends groups across the nation.

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Kristallnacht and the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center

October 7, 2022

Join us on October 20 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm for Understand, Educate, and Heal: Renate Frydman, Ph.D., and the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center. Dr. Frydman will share her story of fleeing Germany just days before Kristallnacht, and how it has shaped her lifelong focus on educating students about the Holocaust, genocide, racism, and bullying.

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University Libraries 2022-2023 Book Club

August 19, 2022

Join us for the 2022-2023 Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries, WSU Alumni Association, and the WSU Retirees Association.

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Library Game Night, Friday August 26, 2022

August 16, 2022

The University Libraries invites all current Wright State students to attend our free Game Night, Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Celebrate a successful first week of classes with food and games! Pizza, snacks, and cookies will be provided while supplies last.

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Meet Christina Heady, Head of Instruction and Research Services

August 3, 2022

The University Libraries are pleased to introduce the newest member of our staff, Christina Heady.

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Dunbar Library Closed August 15

August 3, 2022

Dunbar Library will be closed on August 15 for an in-service day. This includes the Ask Us live chat services, Special Collections & Archives, and all University Libraries services. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, August 16.

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New Libraries' Website

July 20, 2022

The University Libraries are happy to announce the launch of our new website, created in collaboration with the Office of Marketing. The new website will officially launch on August 3, 2022.

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University Libraries 2021 Annual Report

June 14, 2022

In the University Libraries' 2021 Annual Report you can learn more about our return to normal operations. The report features articles highlighting activities, accomplishments, and challenges throughout the year.

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Need Streaming Videos? Check out Films on Demand!

June 9, 2022

We’re excited to announce that the University Libraries now have a subscription to Films on Demand, a database of curriculum-focused streaming films. We have access to content from the Master Academic, World Cinema, Nursing, and Allied Health modules.

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Summer Reading Recommendations

May 20, 2022

Are you looking for a great summer read? Join our Book Club for a summer reading discussion at Eudora Brewing Company on June 16th at 5:30 pm. We’ll have a casual conversation about books we’re reading and share recommendations with each other.

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