In-Person Fall Semester Hours 2023

The Mercer University Libraries will begin our regular Fall hours beginning Monday, August 21 for the Swilley Library, and Douglas and Henry Academic Centers. Regular Fall hours for the Tarver Library will begin Tuesday, August 22.

Swilley Library (Atlanta)*
Tarver Library (Macon)*
Douglas CenterHenry Center
Sunday2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
ClosedClosed
Monday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM8:00 AM - 10:00 PMClosed10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM8:00 AM - 10:00 PM10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM8:00 AM - 10:00 PM10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 10:00 PM8:00 AM - 10:00 PM10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card. 

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In-Person Memorial Day Weekend Hours

Swilley Library and Tarver Library will observe the Memorial Day holiday with these hour changes: 

Sunday, May 28, our in-person services will close early at 6:00 PM, and our services will remain closed on Monday, May 29. 

24/7 access will be available via Bear Card for current students, faculty, and staff

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In-Person Summer Semester Hours

The Mercer University Libraries’ summer semester hours will change beginning May 22:

Swilley Library & Tarver Library*

Sunday2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Monday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

*24/7 spaces will be available via Bear Card

Douglas Center & Henry Center

SundayClosed
Monday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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In-Person Spring Finals Hours

The Mercer University Libraries will modify our hours for finals week. 

Swilley Library (Atlanta)*
Tarver Library (Macon)*
Douglas RACHenry RAC
Friday, May 58:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, May 610:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 4:00 PM9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sunday, May 7ClosedClosed10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

*24/7 spaces will be available via Bear Card.

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Spring Semester Break Hours

The Mercer University Libraries hours will be altered for the spring semester break from May 7 through May 21. 

Swilley Library (Atlanta)*
Tarver Library (Macon)*
SundayCLOSEDCLOSED
Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SaturdayCLOSEDCLOSED

24/7 areas will be available to access via Bear Card.

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In-Person Easter Holiday Hours

The Mercer University Libraries hours will alter our hours for the Easter holiday.

Swilley Library (Atlanta)*
Tarver Library (Macon)*
DouglasHenry
Thursday, April 68:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday, April 7CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED
Saturday, April 8CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED
Sunday, April 96:00 PM - 10:00 PM6:00 PM - 10:00 PMCLOSEDCLOSED

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In-Person Spring Break Hours 2022

The Mercer University Libraries hours will alter our hours for spring break. 

Swilley Library (Atlanta)*
Tarver Library (Macon)*
Saturday, March 4CLOSEDCLOSED
Sunday, March 5CLOSEDCLOSED
Monday, March 68:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, March 78:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, March 88:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, March 98:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, March 108:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 11CLOSEDCLOSED

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Black History Month

Black History Month is February 1-28, and Mercer University Libraries (MUL) is proud to celebrate this month on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff. During the month of February, check out the list of films to watch, books to read, and web resources.

Films

The films below are available to watch through the Mercer Libraries in Kanopy. Also, check out Kanopy’s Black History Month collection for more suggestions.

  • The Road to Brown
  • Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • Moonlight
  • Daughters of the Dust
  • The Last Black Man in San Francisco
  • Lioness: The Nicola Adams Story
  • The Color of Beauty: Racism in the Fashion Industry

Books

Check out these books available through the library.

Web Resources

Here’s a list of resources to explore during Black History Month.

 

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2023 Swilley Research Award. $300 prize for the winner. $200 prize for the runner-up. All Atlanta/RAC students can apply. Submission deadline: February 24, 2023.
2023 Swilley Research Award. $300 prize for the winner. $200 prize for the runner-up. All Atlanta/RAC students can apply. Submission deadline: February 24, 2023.

Did you receive a high grade on a library research project?  Consider applying for the Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Library Student Research Award! 

The deadline to submit applications is Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.   The winner will receive $300 and a plaque while the runner-up will receive $200 and a certificate. For group winners, the amount will be split between individuals. Applicants must submit their proposals to the Atlanta Research Conference and choose “yes” to submit to the Swilley Research Award. All Atlanta and RAC students are eligible to apply. Submissions are now being accepted; click here to apply. 

The winner and runner-up will present at the Atlanta and Regional Academic Centers Research Conference on Saturday, April 15, 2023.  For more information about the conference, contact Dr. Cameron Miller at miller_c@mercer.edu. Good luck!

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