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Missing valuable research materials?

January 23, 2026

Ohio University Libraries is now accepting proposals to purchase resources from its 1804 Special Library Endowment Fund and the Arts and Humanities Junior Faculty Endowment Fund.

Alden Library and the trees and sidewalks are covered in snow

Help University Libraries + get free books

December 18, 2025

To create additional teaching, research and learning spaces for students and faculty, Ohio University Libraries is parting ways with approximately 300,000 books and journal issues.

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OHIO instructors invited to Ramp Up to Instruction workshops

December 02, 2025

These specially-designed workshops offer OHIO instructors dedicated time to enhance their upcoming semester courses in a more flexible way.

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Alden Library in winter with snow on the ground

Modified hours for Alden Library and Music Library due to winter storm

January 23, 2026

Athens Campus Libraries will have modified hours due to winter storm, January 24 through January 26.

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How to search the deaccession list

January 7, 2026

Looking to find books on the deaccession list?  This video shows you how!

Tashi Kyil Monks at the Sand Mandala Destructions Ceremony in Alden Library 2025

OHIO hosts Tibetan Monks on United States tour

December 10, 2025

From Dec. 1 - 5, 2025, University Libraries hosted monks from India who were here for a great cause. Read more to find out about their story. 

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Sibs Weekend Button & Magnet Making: Bring Your Own Art Saturday, February 7 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Alden Library
Together We Can Do It! George V. Voinovich and the Work of Government Panel and Exhibit Thursday, February 12 6:00 PM — 8:30 PM Slovenian National Home
Founders Day Spring Student Showcase Wednesday, February 18 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM Alden Library

Exhibits

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Looking Back to the United States 1976 Bicentennial Tuesday, February 3 All Day Alden Library
Exhibit: Cultural Sculptural Representations Monday, February 23 All Day Alden Library