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Tour
The University Libraries are here for you! Take a virtual tour of the Wright State University Dunbar Library and check out all it has to offer future and current students.
Explore the services and resources provided by the University Libraries to help you achieve success. We are here to assist you in your research and learning—you are part of the Raider family!
Library of Things
Are you ready to explore a new hobby? Enjoy visiting area museums? Eager to try new board games? The Library of Things collection allows you to borrow kits, fitness tools, museum passes, photo and video equipment, technology tools, and more—all free of cost.
Explore the Library of Things collection and visit 1st floor circulation desk to borrow the items.
Hobbies & Crafts
Learn a new hobby or explore new crafts with art kits, music kits, baking kits, and more
Productivity Tools
Find the tools you need to be productive including calculators, headphones, and more
Technology
Find microphones, digital recorders, powerpoint clickers and more in the technology collection
Skill Builders
Build your skills as a student and a professional through learning modules in leadership, communications, data analytics, generative AI, writing, critical thinking, interview skills and more. Create accounts to track your progress.
- Sage Skills Student Success - Develop the academic abilities and life skills you will need to thrive while in college. Explore real-world competencies needed to successfully transition from campus to the modern workplace.
- StudentLingo - Experience a series of workshops designed to support student learning, personal growth, and health and wellness.
- O'Reilly Online Learning (Start Learning > Courses) - Built for IT professionals, choose courses by learning role or select topics to improve your skills and develop IT and business proficiencies.
- Mometrix eLibrary - Take practice tests and explore study guides for many certification exams such as the Ohio Assessments for Educators. Flash cards, practice exam questions, and study guides for the NCLEX-RN and the Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Exams are also available.
Research
As a Wright State student or employee you have FREE access to articles, e-books, media, print books, and other materials through the University Libraries. Our partnership with OhioLINK and SearchOhio gives you access to exponentially more resources.
Your campus login is your key to accessing library materials at home or anywhere off campus.
- Start your research by using our Research Subject Guides
- Visit Special Collections and Archives to see items from the Wright Brothers Collection or learn about university history
- Find original student research and more in CORE Scholar
Services
- Our librarians are here for YOU—ask a question or make a research appointment to find the best resources for your project
- Upgrade your research skills with our Research Toolkit tutorials.
- Are there Course Reserve books for your class? Check them out on the first floor.
- Need to print/scan/copy? We've got you covered.
- Are you an education major or are you looking for fun items like puzzles, games, DVDs, or puppets? Check out the Educational Resource Center and its collection.
- Find information about the Holocaust, modern-day genocide, and bullying through the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center’s collection.
- Our Workshops and Events page lists more options to learn.
Spaces
- Need a quiet place to study? Reserve a Silent Study Room in the Dunbar Library.
- Working with a group? Reserve a Group Study Room in the Dunbar Library.
- Visit the STAC (Student Technology Assistance Center) to create your multimedia projects.
- If a shot of caffeine would help you study, stop by the Dunbar Cafe, then enjoy the Group Study Room on the first floor.