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Ask the Experts: American inheritance

August 19, 2026

We discuss the legacy of the Declaration of Independence with the organizers of OHIO’s upcoming conference celebrating the document’s 250th anniversary.

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Enhancing discovery - Updates to Ohio University Libraries Search website

August 17, 2026

Early this summer, Ohio University Libraries launched an improved version of the Library Search catalog website, integrating the latest platform updates as well as enhancements driven by user testing.
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Ohio University Libraries announces second year of Zero Cost Textbook Program

August 07, 2026

The Zero Cost Textbook Program lowers the cost of higher education for OHIO students by replacing commercial textbooks with Open Educational Resources and library-licensed content. 

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Libraries improve user experience with Library Search platform updates

June 26, 2026

Library Search has been updated with a refined look and new features that enhance the user search experience.

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University Libraries Announces 2026 Student Expo Library Awardees

May 4, 2026

Six awardees received cash prizes from Ohio University Libraries for outstanding student work at the 2026 Student Expo.

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Meet the 2026 Friends of the Libraries Scholarship Winners

April 15, 2026

Meet the three student employees at the Libraries who earned the Friends of the Libraries Scholarship.

Events

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Citation Management with Zotero Wednesday, September 9 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM Alden Library
Sustainability Series: DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE Wednesday, September 9 7:00 PM — 9:30 PM Athena Cinema
From the Hills and Hollers: BLUEGRASS: COUNTRY SOUL with Becks Lipshultz Thursday, September 17 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Athena Cinema
Coded Threads: Translating Shakespeare Into Material Form, a Talk by Suzanne Coley Wednesday, September 23 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM Walter Hall
Sustainability Series: EARTH’S GREATEST ENEMY Wednesday, September 23 7:00 PM — 9:30 PM Athena Cinema
Scholarly Identity Management Thursday, September 24 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM Alden Library

Exhibits

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Alumni Print Exchange Wednesday, August 26 All Day Alden Library
Life Before Ohio University: An Exploration of the Manasseh Cutler Collection exhibit Wednesday, August 26 All Day Alden Library
Life Before OHIO: Exploring the Manasseh Cutler Collection (digital exhibit) Wednesday, August 26 All Day
OHIO Student Life in the Postwar Years: Rediscovering the Grace Fleischer Diary, 1949-1953 (digital exhibit) Wednesday, August 26 All Day
お土産話 - Travel Stories Wednesday, August 26 All Day Alden Library
Groundbreaking Botanists: Women’s Contributions to the Science, Understanding, and Appreciation of Botany exhibit Tuesday, September 1 All Day Alden Library