Rachel Mcdonald

In-Person Semester Break Hours: July 27 to August 20

Swilley and Tarver Libraries*

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

*24/7 spaces will be available via Bear Card

Douglas Center

SundayClosed
MondayClosed
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

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
In-Person Semester Break Hours: July 27 to August 20

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Juneteenth (Freedom Day) June 19

The Mercer University Libraries celebrates Juneteenth in honor of our African-American students, faculty, and staff. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that celebrates the freedom of slaves in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. During Juneteenth, check out the list of films, books, and web resources to learn more.

Films

These films are available to stream through the library in Kanopy.

  • Miss Juneteenth
  • Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
  • Daughters of the Dust
  • Rafiki
  • I Am Not a Witch
  • Really Love

Books

Check out these print and electronic resources available through the library.

Web Resources

For more information about Juneteenth, visit some of these websites.

Juneteenth (Freedom Day) June 19

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Congratulations recipients of the Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award: Winner Allison Whitehead and Runner-Up Daniel Stein

Congratulations to our 2023 Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award winners! The winner is Allison Whitehead for Income-Based Policies for Reducing Poverty in Macon, GA. The runner-up is Daniel Stein for French Immigrants’ Influence on the Culture of Art in Early Augusta. This award was presented at Honors Convocation on April 21st.

Congratulations recipients of the Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award: Winner Allison Whitehead and Runner-Up Daniel Stein

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Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The Mercer University Libraries celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff who are a part of this diverse community. During May, check out the following films, books, and web resources.  

Films

These dramas and documentaries are a part of the Asian American and Pacific Islander film collection in Kanopy, which can be accessed through the Mercer University Libraries.

  • Eat with Me
  • Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart
  • To You Sweetheart, Aloha
  • To Be Takei: A Star’s Trek to Life, Liberty, and Love
  • The Grace Lee Project: Deconstructing and Asian American Stereotype
  • Meet the Patels
  • Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol: An Iconic Photo of a Japanese Internee
  • Bad Rap: The Lives and Careers of Four Asian-American Rappers
  • A Lot Like You: Exploring Multiracial Identity
  • Come as You Are

Books

Browse a few of these fiction and non-fiction books available through the libraries.

Web Resources

To learn more about AANHPI Heritage Month, visit these websites.

Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Congratulations to the winner and the runner-up for the 2023 Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Student Research Award! The winner is Sharon Vijayanand for Combination Vaccine for COVID-19 and Influenza Administered Using Non-Invasive Oral Dissolving Films. The runner-up is Tanvi Karve for Exploration of Physical and Chemical Enhancement Strategies for Transdermal Delivery of Linagliptin. The award will be presented at the Atlanta and Regional Academic Centers Research Conference on Saturday, April 15, 2023.  

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Women's History Month; March 1 - March 31
Women's History Month; March 1 - March 31

The Mercer University Libraries (MUL) is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff. During the month of March, we are acknowledging women in media, such as journalists, radio hosts, screenwriters, directors, etc. Check out the list of films to watch, books to read, and web resources.

Featured Film

Browse the list of film titles below, which are all available to watch through the Mercer Library in Kanopy and Films on Demand.

  • The Inspiration Series: Bold Women in Media
  • She Says: Women in the News
  • Women Who Run Hollywood
  • Women and Media

Books

Check out these books available through the library.

Web Resources

Here’s a list of resources that focus on women in media.

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Valentine's Day—February 14

Happy Valentine’s Day, Bears! Grab some candy and giveaways at the tables set up at the Douglas and Henry Academic Centers and the Swilley Library in Atlanta. Enjoy spending time with your loved ones today.

Valentine's Day—February 14

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