OWU Libraries

05/14/2026

While it’s always bittersweet to say goodbye to our newest graduates, we love knowing that an alumni visit is always just around the corner.

Walking down memory lane this weekend? We’re making it even easier! The library is currently working on a long-term project to digitize our entire collection of yearbooks.

Currently, you can browse full digital copies from 1960–1979, plus select years from 1980–2016.

👉 Browse copies here:

04/23/2026

National Library Week is coming to a close. As we reflect on this year’s theme, Find Your Joy, we find it currently captures the season we’re in at OWU Libraries.

From mentoring students interested in the library profession to the planning for and anticipation of our new building and upgraded spaces, we are leaning into the joy of growth. If you have a minute...

Tell us: What's your favorite thing about libraries? Help us celebrate the joys of learning and connection by sharing your thoughts below!

04/21/2026

Did you know it’s National Library Week? 📖 Today is also National Library Workers Day, and we’re celebrating with a special event!

Join us tonight for an inside look at the profession as OWU alumni share their journeys in the world of librarianship:
✨ Alumni Librarianship Career Panel
✨ 7:00 PM | Benes Rooms
✨ More info:

LibGuides: OWU Librarianship Alumni Career Panel: Career Panel Overview

04/13/2026

In just over a week's time, we'll celebrate National Library Week with our OWU Librarianship Alumni Career Panel. For more information visit the following link: https://library.owu.edu/career_panel. Hope to see you there!

04/01/2026

It might be April 1st but this news is no joke. We are so excited to announce the OWU Librarianship Alumni Career Panel event we'll be hosting with our Career Services colleagues on April 21st from 7-8:30 in the Benes rooms. For more information about the event, visit https://library.owu.edu/career_panel. We encourage anyone interested in a career in librarianship or library adjacent careers to join us. This event is also free and open to the public.

03/05/2026

Today we hosted the Hayes HS AP Research class. Always a great time! Super excited to also share that library staff is now ready to offer this experience to other interested local high schools as well. Check out our guide for more information:

LibGuides: OWU Libraries High School Outreach Program: Home

02/20/2026

Can't wait to support our awesome library student workers and Special Collections/Digital initiatives librarian at the OWU Connection Conference next week. Save the date: Feb. 26th, 2pm - Science Center 180 (below Hobson Library) - Special Collections showcase. For more details, check out their session description in the OWU Connection Schedule.

Come discover the hidden treasures of OWU's Special Collections, which features items from both the University's past as well as rare books, manuscripts, and artifacts. This immersive showcase will be hand-selected and curated by our mentored library student workers.

02/03/2026

Excited to share that OWU Libraries will once again be presenting as part of the Spring OWU Connection Conference. This time, we'll be sharing items from our Special Collections and the awesome work/learning of our student employees. More details to come!

01/26/2026

We'll be back at it tomorrow at noon once campus reopens. Until then, you can still access all of our digital resources, library guides, and more on our library website: library.owu.edu. Stay safe Bishops!

LibGuides: Library Homepage: Home

01/23/2026

How many inches are we getting? Who knows! But we definitely recommend stopping by Hobson Library or the Delaware Public Library to grab a few items to weather the storm. You can check out some of our new fiction titles here: ✨ https://library.owu.edu/newresources

Too cold to venture out? We also have thousands of digital titles waiting for you: 💻 https://library.owu.edu/c.php?g=179182&p=1177493

Don’t have a public library card? Don’t worry. You can also register for a public library card following these instructions to double your digital and print options! 💳 https://library.owu.edu/faq -lg-box-31234721

Our team continues to monitor the most recent models. So far, they've determined this to be the best course of action for this upcoming weather: