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2-sentence horror story contest

2-Sentence Horror Story Contest

We are excited to host the first annual “2-Sentence Horror Story” competition for all Mercer students, faculty, and staff! This contest begins Wednesday, October 18, 2023 and stories must be submitted online by Friday, October 27, 2023. Horror stories may be about any terrifying topic or spooky subject, but must be original and two sentences only (400 characters or less).

A blind review (with identifying information removed) will be conducted by library staff to determine (3) winners, who will receive bragging rights and a spooky themed gift basket! Winners will be announced, Tuesday, October 31, 2023. 

Contest Rules:

  • Participants must be affiliated with Mercer University (MUID & email required on form).
  • Entries must be submitted online by Friday, October 27 at 11:59pm.
  • Winners will be announced Tuesday, October 31, 2023 on Mercer University Libraries social media. Winners will also be contacted via email.
  • Participants may submit multiple entries, but only one can win a prize.
  • Stories that do not follow the 2-sentence rule will be disqualified.
  • Submissions that violate privacy, promote violence, or suggest illegal activity will be disqualified.

Entries can be submitted on the 2-Sentence Horror Story Content Event Guide at https://mercer.libguides.com/twosentencehorror. 

For questions regarding this contest, please email Ceallsach Crouch at crouch_cv@mercer.edu.

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National Pharmacy Week October 15 to October 21

National Pharmacy Week

The Mercer University Libraries celebrates National Pharmacy Week on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff. We are so grateful to provide library services to the College of Pharmacy. From October 15 through October 21, explore the recommended films, books, and web resources. Also, visit the pharmacy research guide for more resources, such as databases and AMA Style tips!

Films

These films discuss the pharmaceutical industry and are available to stream in Kanopy.

  • Moms and Meds: Navigating Pregnancy and Psychiatric Medication
  • A Leaf of Faith
  • The Age of Anxiety
  • Orgasm Inc.: The Strang Science of Female Pleasure
  • Hippocratic: Health Care Reform in the Developing World
  • Money-Driven Medicine

Books

Browse these e-books that are available through the library catalog.

  • Pharmacy Calculations: An Introduction for Pharmacy Technicians by Matthew Rewald, Bradley Lorang, and Garrett Schramm
  • Pharmacy Student Survival Guide (4th) by Ruth Nemire and Michelle Assa-Eley
  • Case Studies in Pharmacy Ethics (3rd) by Robert Vaetch, Amy Haddad, and E.J. Last
  • Perspectives in Pharmacy Practice: Trends in Pharmaceutical Care by Anantha Naik, Nagappa, Jovita Kanoujia, Shvetank Bhatt, and Vaishnavi Naik
  • Letters from Women in Pharmacy by Sara White, Susan Boyer, and Hannah Library
  • Community Pharmacy Practice Guidebook by Frank Yu and Jessica Wooster

Web Resources

To learn more about pharmacy, visit these websites.

National Pharmacy Week October 15 to October 21

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Swilley Library under construction.

Swilley Library Construction

The Swilley Library is currently undergoing two construction projects. These projects will impact both the second and first floors of the library. We apologize for any noise or other inconvenience that may occur while we work on improvements to the library.

We thank you for your patience!

Swilley Library under construction.

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Clergy Appreciation Day October 8

Clergy Appreciation Day

Clergy Appreciation Day is Sunday, October 8, and Mercer University Libraries would like to give a special thanks to the McAfee School of Theology. Thank you to all the wonderful faculty and staff who educate Mercer students! Also, take a look at the Theology research guide for a list of recommended resources!

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Library Fall Break Hours for October 4-7

In-Person Fall Break Hours 2023

The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person hours for Fall Break from October 4 through October 7 for Swilley & Tarver Library.

Library Fall Break Hours for October 4-7
Swilley Library (Atlanta)*
Tarver Library (Macon)*
Wednesday, October 048:00 AM - 10:00 PM8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 058:00 AM - 10:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, October 068:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 07ClosedClosed

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

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National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15

National Hispanic Heritage Month

The Mercer University Libraries celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff who are a part of this vibrant and diverse community. From September 15 through October 15, explore the recommended films, books, and web resources.  

Films

These films spotlight the Hispanic community and are available in Kanopy’s Hispanic Heritage Month collection.

  • Critical Thinking
  • The Return
  • Prospect
  • The Two Faces of January
  • Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
  • I Am the Queen: A Celebration of Chicago’s Puerto Rican Transgender Community
  • Los Punks: We are All We Have: The Hispanic Punk Rock Scene in Los Angeles
  • Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It All

Books

Browse a few of these fiction and non-fiction books available through the E-Books on EBSCOHost database.

  • Eat the Mouth that Feeds You by Carribean Fragoza
  • A Translational Turn: Latinx Literature into the Mainstream by Marta E. Sánchez
  • City of God by Gil Cuadros
  • We Were Always Here by Ricardo Chavira
  • Latin Moon in Manhattan by Jaime Manrique
  • Being Brown: Sonia Sotomayor and the Latino Question by Lázaro Lima
  • Short Fiction by Hispanic Writers of the United States by Nicolás Kanellos
  • The Restless Ilan Stavans: Outsider on the Inside by Steven G. Kellman

Web Resources

To learn more about the Hispanic community, visit these websites.

National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15

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Constitution Day September 17

Constitution Day 2023

The Mercer University Libraries celebrates Constitution Day, which occurs September 17. Visit the National Constitution Center to interact with the Constitution. Next, check out the display tables at the Swilley, Tarver, Douglas, and Henry libraries and see the recommended films, books, and web resources.

Films

Take a look at some of the films and series available to watch through the Mercer Libraries in Kanopy.  

  • Constitution USA
  • The Words that Built America
  • Safeguard: An Electoral College Story
  • America Divided

Books

Check out these e-books available through the library’s Ebook Central (ProQuest) database.

  • The United States Constitution: One Document, Many Choices by J. Palgrave Vile
  • The Living Constitution by David A. Strauss
  • View of the Constitution of the United States by St. George Tucker and Clyde N. Wilson
  • The Framers’ Coup: The Making of the United States Constitution by Michael J. Klarman

Web Resources

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In-Person Labor Day Weekend Hours 2023

The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person hours for Labor Day from September 3 and 4 for the Swilley & Tarver Libraries as well as the Academic Centers.

Swilley Library (Atlanta)*
Tarver Library (Macon)*
Douglas Academic CenterHenry Academic Center
Sunday, September 32:00 PM - 6:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
ClosedClosed
Monday, September 4ClosedClosedClosedClosed

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

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Welcome Back Week

Welcome to a new semester, Bears! August 21-25 is Welcome Back Week, and we are excited for you to visit the library and learn about the services we offer. Visit our Facebook and Instagram pages for weekly posts about Mercer University Libraries. At the Swilley Library in Atlanta, drop by the circulation desk and ask about the scavenger hunt. If you have any questions, contact us on our Ask a Librarian page. You can reach us by Zoom, live chat, e-mail, phone, or visit in person. Have a wonderful first week of classes!

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