The Mercer University Libraries hours will be altered for the semester break. 24/7 areas will reopen on Monday, January 2 at 8:00 AM for access via Bear Card.
The Mercer University Libraries will be closed from December 22 through January 1 for the winter break. All areas, including 24/7 spaces, will be closed.
24/7 areas will reopen on Monday, January 2 at 8:00 AM for access via Bear Card.
International Education Week (IEW) is November 14 through November 18. According to the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, IEW is “an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide,” and the goal is to “promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.” During IEW, Mercer University Libraries will celebrate International Day on Wednesday, November 16 this year. We are so glad to support our international students.
In collaboration with Katie Lloyd, Assistant Director of Global Services, check out the YouTube video to learn about IEW and International Day. This video is streaming at the Swilley Library in Atlanta and at the Douglas and Henry Academic Centers on the information screens.
Visit the table displays at the Atlanta, Douglas, and Henry locations, and review the answer key for the Guess the Flags activity to see if you guessed correctly. There are also events on the Atlanta and Macon campus to celebrate International Day. The event in Atlanta will be in the Pharmacy breezeway (next to Duvall Hall and the cafeteria) from 4pm-6pm and will move to the Sheffield Gym in case of bad weather. In Macon, there will be pop-up tables throughout the day.
The Mercer University Libraries celebrates National Native American Heritage Month on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff who are a part of this resilient and diverse community. During November, check out the following films, books, and web resources.
Films
These dramas and documentaries spotlight the lives and stories in the Native American community. They are available through the Mercer Libraries in Kanopy.
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
More than a Word: Native American-based Sports Mascots
We Shall Remain: A History of Native Americans
Te Ata
Once Upon a River
Eating Alaska
Who Will Bury the Dead? The Death of Christianity in Lakota Country
Alone on the Island of the Blue Dolphins
Throat Song
Kind Hearted Woman
Badger Creek: A Year in the Life of a Blackfeet Family
Books
Browse a few of these fiction and non-fiction books available through the libraries.