| 5-21-13 |
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Joint Library Facility to Open May 24 |
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The Texas A&M University System and The University of Texas System will open their Joint Library Facility at Texas A&M's Riverside Campus with a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 24, 2013. |
| 5-10-13 |
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Upcoming Changes to “Search Now” |
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The Libraries will be upgrading to our new Search and will cancel the old “Search Now” service as we make the transition. |
| 5-6-13 |
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Maintenance Scheduled for the Libraries’ Search |
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Maintenance will take place on libraries' main search box soon. |
| 4-29-13 |
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Get Ready for Finals at the Libraries: Comforts Provided |
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Get ready for finals at the Libraries with comfortable space, late night beverages, study buddies and stress relief. |
| 4-25-13 |
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Complete the Libraries Checklist before You Graduate |
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The Libraries extends best wishes and urges you to complete the checklist before graduating. |
| 3-7-13 |
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Doug Welsh to Speak at Friends of the Library Meeting April 27 |
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Doug Welsh, gardening author and KAMU radio show host, will speak at the Friends of the Sterling C. Evans Library annual meeting at 11 a.m. Sat. April 27. |
| 2-15-13 |
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New Open Access Journal Focuses on Biology and Medicine |
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F1000Research, a new open access journal for biology and medicine, offers rapid publication time and transparent review process. |
| 2-6-13 |
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Patsy Nichols Memorial Award Honors Student Workers |
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The Libraries recently established the Patsy Nichols Memorial Student Opportunity Award to recognize outstanding student workers. |
| 2-4-13 |
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Couple Makes Major Gift for Library Preservation |
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The Libraries will launch a preservation program with a gift from Susan '74 and William R. Ouren '74. |
| 1-29-13 |
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Apply for Cushing-Glasscock Award |
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Apply now for the Cushing-Glasscock Award which supports projects of graduate students in the humanities. One or two awards of up to $2000 will be made. |
| 1-28-13 |
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Get GIS Training on Census Data Resources |
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Register now for free training sessions on “Census Data Resources for GIS Users,” Feb. 15 or March 18. |
| 1-14-13 |
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Join Us at Patent & Trademark Day Feb. 20 |
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Find out about patent searches from experts during Patent and Trademark Day at the Sterling C. Evans Library. |
| 1-7-13 |
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Henry Woudhuysen to Speak at Book History Exhibit Opening |
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The Libraries will showcase the Book and Printing History Collection of Loran T. Laughlin ’26 at an exhibit opening and lecture in Cushing Library. |
| 1-2-13 |
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Library System Upgrade to Limit Services Jan. 6-11 |
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Certain library services including circulation information will be affected by the system upgrade Jan. 6-11. |
| 12-18-12 |
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Libraries Begin Holiday Closing Hours Dec. 21 |
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The Libraries will shift to adjusted hours for the holidays at the various libraries Dec. 21-Jan. 2. |
| 12-7-12 |
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George R. R. Martin Exhibit to Open Mar. 21-22 |
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The Cushing Library will celebrate the George R. R. Martin exhibit, "Deeper Than Swords," lecture and related events Mar. 21-22. Martin will attend all events and deliver a lecture following the exhibit opening. Tickets are required for all events. |
| 12-5-12 |
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Recall Suspension Begins after Dec. 10 |
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The Libraries will be unable to recall books after Dec. 10, 2012 until Jan. 14, 2013. |
| 11-28-12 |
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Enjoy Beverages, Study Pets and More During Finals |
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Students can find hot chocolate, comfortable study space, pet buddies and more at various campus libraries during finals. |
| 11-14-12 |
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Libraries to Close for Thanksgiving |
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All libraries will close for Thanksgiving. Hours will vary during the holiday weekend. |
| 11-6-12 |
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Celebrate GIS Day 2012 with the University Libraries |
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Texas A&M University Libraries, along with partners from campus and the local community, will celebrate GIS Day 2012 Tuesday, Nov. 13 and Wednesday, Nov. 14. |
| 11-5-12 |
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WCL to Celebrate Makeover Nov. 16 |
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The Libraries will host a ribbon cutting and reception at West Campus Library to celebrate the completion of building renovations. The event will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16. |
| 10-29-12 |
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Shakespeare Exhibit Comes to Medical Sciences Library |
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The National Library of Medicine's traveling exhibit on Shakespeare and the four humors is on display at the Medical Sciences Library until Dec. 1. Dr. Nancy Warren, head of the Department of English, will speak on "The Humors and the Humanities: Shakespeare, Medicine, and the Intersection of Science and Art" during the exhibit opening and reception at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12. |
| 10-17-12 |
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Cushing Library Participates in Mellon Foundation Grant to University |
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Texas A&M University has received a two-year development grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for an interdisciplinary effort that includes Cushing Memorial Library & Archives. |
| 10-16-12 |
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Map & GIS Library Launches Mapping Historic Aggieland |
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Former Students and others can revisit Aggieland through an interactive digital collection that features historical maps and photos of the campus and buildings. |
| 10-8-12 |
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Libraries to Celebrate Open Access Week Oct. 22-26 |
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The Libraries will celebrate Open Access Week with events, presentations, giveaways, and the popular, traveling OA Café. |
| 10-8-12 |
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TAMHSC’s McKay Receives Distinguished Achievement Award in Librarianship |
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The Texas A&M University Association of Former Students awards Becky McKay with the Distinguished Achievement Award in Librarianship. |
| 9-28-12 |
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Map & GIS Library to Offer Training on Census Data Resources |
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Map & GIS Library is offering two free training sessions on “Census Data Resources for GIS Users” Oct. 26 and 30. Registration is required and seating is limited. Prior GIS knowledge is a prerequisite. |
| 9-18-12 |
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Medical Sciences Library to Celebrate Bold New Spaces |
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The University Libraries will host a ribbon cutting and reception to celebrate the renovations at the Medical Sciences Library on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 4-6 p.m. |
| 9-10-12 |
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Libraries and Thesis Office to Offer Copyright and Publishing Workshops |
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A series of workshops on copyright and publishing sponsored by the Libraries and the Thesis Office will take place in October. Early registration is encouraged. |
| 9-10-12 |
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Students Eligible to Win Prizes in Knovel University Challenge |
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Every year the Knovel University Challenge allows students to answer questions and compete for prizes, like an iPad and Beats Audio earphones valued at $150. |
| 9-7-12 |
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Get a Copy of the U.S. Constitution at the University Libraries |
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Celebrate Constitution Day and get to know more about our nation's primary governing document. |
| 9-6-12 |
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New Library Dean Tackles His First Aggie Kick-Off Camp |
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David Carlson, new dean of the Libraries, got immersed in Aggie culture at Kick-Off Camp. Proceeds from the annual event benefit the Libaries and the Aggie Band. |
| 9-5-12 |
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Cushing-Glasscock Award Recipients to Present Their Research |
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Three Cushing-Glasscock Award recipients will share their findings based on research using the collections in the Cushing Memorial Library and Archives. |
| 8-23-12 |
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Libraries' Website Offers New Services for Easier Searching and Renewals |
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The Libraries is introducing two new services on the website for easier searching and quick renewals. |
| 7-24-12 |
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Library's Digital Geologic Atlas of the U.S. Enhanced with Google Earth |
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The historic, multi-volume set Geologic Atlas of the United States is now accessible through the Texas A&M Digital Repository. |
| 6-29-12 |
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Libraries Welcomes New Dean |
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The Texas A&M University Libraries will be welcoming a new dean, David H. Carlson, effective July 1, 2012. |
| 6-20-12 |
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Libraries Copy Cards Will Expire Dec. 31 |
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Copy card users at the Libraries are advised to limit the amount they place on their cards, as the cards will expire Dec. 31. Refunds for excess amounts will not be available. |
| 6-8-12 |
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View Checked Out Items in My Library Record |
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Library users can view and renew all checked out items in a single place using My Library Record, a new web service. |
| 6-8-12 |
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New Search Offers Single-Search Access |
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The University Libraries offers one-stop access to everything in both Libraries’ catalogs and much more through Search. |
| 5-25-12 |
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View Highlights of Native American Culture |
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Get Acquainted with Native American Culture from Government Documents Display |
| 5-22-12 |
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Libraries Remain Open Memorial Day Weekend |
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The University Libraries will remain open during the Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, with adjusted hours. |
| 5-14-12 |
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Construction of Joint Texas A&M-UT System Library Facility To Begin In June |
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Texas A&M University and The University Of Texas System are collaborating on a joint library storage facility. The 18,000-square-foot library facility will be constructed at Texas A&M’s Riverside Campus. |
| 5-4-12 |
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Library Catalogs Will Undergo Upgrades Beginning May 13 |
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Expect Limited Services during Library Catalogs Upgrade |
| 4-25-12 |
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Tackle Finals at the Libraries |
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Students can hunker down for finals and enjoy chair massages, biofeedback, yoga, and qigong. |
| 4-13-12 |
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Libraries Announces Davis Staff Awards |
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Michael Barrett and Linda Bair received the 2012 Louise Davis Memorial Staff Award for exemplary job performance. They were recognized during the University Libraries' April 12 awards and scholarships program. |
| 3-26-12 |
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Dr. Joe Feagin to Speak at Evans Library April 5 |
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Dr. Joe Feagin, Ella C. McFadden Professor in the department of sociology, will discuss research findings from his recent book at 9 a.m., Thursday, April 5 at Sterling C. Evans Library, Room 204E. |
| 3-22-12 |
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Register for Webinar About ReferenceUSA Database Usage, April 4 at the Libraries |
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The University Libraries will offer a combined introductory webinar with in-seating sessions about ReferenceUSA database usage from 10:20–11:10 a.m., Wednesday, April 4. Sessions will take place in Sterling C. Evans Library, Room 204E and West Campus Library, Room 127. |