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Top Five Reasons to Join a Public Library (or Two)

exterior of Petit Branch Library with teal metal bike rack that spells "books" in the Syracuse Westcott neighborhood

Posted on Sept. 6, 2022, 4 p.m.

We encourage you to consider joining a local public library.

Collection Spotlight: Artstor

famous painting of boats on water

Posted on Sept. 2, 2022, noon

Artstor is a visual resource that began in 2004, spans approximately three hundred collections and comprises over 2.5 million images across disciplines and growing.

Ethan Tyo ’17, G’22 featured in the New York Times and Seattle Times as he grows AlterNative

Ethan Tyo poses for a photo in front of a pink wall

Posted on Sept. 1, 2022, 10:46 a.m.

Growing up on the Mohawk reservation of Akwesasne, Ethan Tyo ’17 G’22 had no idea his land was poisoned.

New Student Checklist: What You Need to Know

students standing in orange tie-dye t shirts with blue block "S" in front of grass on sidewalk by Carnegie Library

Posted on Aug. 30, 2022, 11 a.m.

Whether you’re a first-year or transfer student, arriving on campus for the first time, or haven't had the chance to explore the Libraries, here are some tips to help you get ahead and start the semester off strong!

Film entrepreneur Jeremy Shinder ’24 featured in SU News

Jeremy Shinder looks into a camera viewfinder

Posted on Aug. 29, 2022, 11:05 a.m.

Jeremy Todd Shinder ’24 was a teen actor when he got some sage advice from industry veterans.

Collection Spotlight: Data Databases

scrabble letters with word DATA formed in middle

Posted on Aug. 26, 2022, 10 a.m.

Data databases aggregate data from many sources and load them into a standard interface so you can select the parts you need quickly and easily.

The power of mentors

Fall 2022 SU Libraries magazine features Anthony Obas photo on the cover

Posted on Aug. 23, 2022, 11:39 a.m.

Mentors make a difference.

Throwback Fiction Book Display

path in woods lit with sparkles and words that read "Throwback Fiction, Your Childhood Favorites, Revisited"

Posted on Aug. 22, 2022, noon

To kick off the 2022-2023 academic year, Bird Library has curated a collection of Throwback Fiction for College Students

Veterans Hone Entrepreneurial Skills in Summer

group of people posing in front of LaunchPad in Bird Library

Posted on Aug. 1, 2022, 2 p.m.

Blackstone LaunchPad partnered with Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families on training workshops for veterans.

Sam Hollander ’21 and James LePage ’22 launch ShareClub

Sam Holldander smiles for a photo

Posted on Aug. 1, 2022, 10:44 a.m.

Sam Hollander ’21 and James LePage ’22 start the next chapter of their entrepreneurial journey: ShareClub.

SummerStart Activities at the Libraries

students stand in front of table in Bird Library listening to DPS Officer Wazen

Posted on July 25, 2022, noon

Program activities for incoming first year students in SummerStart.

New library collections for May and June 2022

two Rolling Stone magazine covers, side by side

Posted on July 19, 2022, noon

New fiscal year collections additions

Juneteenth 2022

blue background on top half, red background on bottom half, white star inside white burst outline in middle. Along right side is date June 19, 1865

Posted on June 14, 2022, noon

For more information, explore the Juneteenth: Readings for SU’s Observance of Black Liberation from Enslavement Research Guide.

Libraries Celebrate Pride Month 2022

black and white photo of two black drag queens in dresses, with rainbow flag behind them and word PRIDE in reversed white text

Posted on June 2, 2022, 4 p.m.

Pride Month is an annual event to honor the Stonewall Riots, which started on June 28th in 1969 in Manhattan.

Website Homepage Overview Video

library website homescreen

Posted on May 19, 2022, 11 a.m.

We have also created several video tutorials for users to acclimate to the new website.

Website Audience Navigation Video

library website homescreen

Posted on May 19, 2022, 10 a.m.

A video tutorial on navigating the Libraries' audience pages.

Website Megamenu Navigation Video

library website homescreen

Posted on May 19, 2022, 9 a.m.

Overview of the Libraries' megamenu navigation.

Website Search Function Video Tutorial

library website homescreen

Posted on May 19, 2022, 8 a.m.

Video tutorial of Libraries' website search function.

Browse the Libraries Shelves Virtually

screen shot of browse this shelf feature, with several book covers in horizontal row

Posted on May 13, 2022, 11 a.m.

Browse the bookshelves virtually.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 2022

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Posted on May 11, 2022, 3:42 p.m.

Books, videos, and other materials from our collection in observance of AAPI Heritage Month.

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