Ottenheimer Library at UA Little Rock

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Mission Statement:
Our mission is to foster intellectual growth and innovative creation by UA Little Rock scholars. We do this by:

empowering research
supporting instruction
promoting academic success
providing exceptional service
ensuring equitable access
cultivating learning spaces
Values

Our values are:

access
respect
service
excellence

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement:

Ottenheim

er Library strives to create and foster physical and virtual environments in which everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected. We serve and respect people from all walks of life including those with different abilities, genders, races, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. Social injustices exist and that the pursuit of social justice is an ongoing process. Therefore, the library seeks sustainable change to:

Break the cycle leading to complacency
Replace disenfranchisement with empowerment
Make the library a more interesting and personally enriching environment for everyone. Ottenheimer Library will intentionally integrate meaningful processes with culturally diverse considerations in daily activities even when no one is looking and without regard to accolades. Disclaimer:

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Sabertooth Cat SkullMeet the Smilodon (specifically S. fatalis, also known as S. californicus), a ferocious apex predato...
06/05/2026

Sabertooth Cat Skull

Meet the Smilodon (specifically S. fatalis, also known as S. californicus), a ferocious apex predator that went extinct just 10,000 years ago. This skull—photographed by Kylie Colter right from the display case in our lobby—showcases the massive, saber-like canines used to subdue large prey like bison, ancient camels, and occasionally, early humans.

While this particular species ruled North America and is famously found in California's La Brea Tar Pits, these incredible cats spanned the globe. In fact, a stunning November 2024 discovery in Siberia unearthed a 35,000-year-old mummified cub frozen in permafrost—complete with its fur, claws, and whiskers intact. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime find giving scientists unprecedented insight into their lives.

Want to sink your teeth deeper into ancient history? You're in luck: the Museum of Natural History is coming to the 5th floor!

Until then, you can read more about the incredible frozen cub discovery here: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-35000-year-old-saber-toothed-kitten-was-unearthed-in-siberiaand-it-still-had-its-whiskers-and-claws-180985488/

Welcome to the Trojan Family, incoming students! 📚 Ready for the New Student Orientation tomorrow? While you are on camp...
06/04/2026

Welcome to the Trojan Family, incoming students! 📚 Ready for the New Student Orientation tomorrow? While you are on campus, stop by the library to find your future favorite study nook, check out our tech, or just grab some AC. We can't wait to meet you!

Happy ! 🦖Visitors passing through the library’s first floor can catch a glimpse of an impressive sneak peek of the futu...
05/29/2026

Happy ! 🦖

Visitors passing through the library’s first floor can catch a glimpse of an impressive sneak peek of the future 5th-floor Museum of Natural History: a cast of an Allosaurus hand.

To put this Jurassic predator into perspective, it stretched about 28 feet from head to tail. That is longer than a standard school bus!

Here are a few quick facts about this formidable dinosaur:

A Jurassic Icon: Living millions of years before Tyrannosaurus rex, Allosaurus was the ultimate two-legged, meat-eating apex predator of its era.

Stegosaurus for Dinner: Fossil evidence shows these dinosaurs actively hunted Stegosaurus. With a bite force comparable to a modern wolf, they were highly efficient hunters.

Potential Pack Hunters: Because they were smaller than later giant theropods, some paleontologists speculate that Allosaurus may have hunted in packs to bring down massive, long-necked sauropods.

The display, curated by Syd Joheim, offers a fascinating break from studying and a preview of the incredible exhibits coming to the 5th floor.

Photos by Kylie Colter.
Qrtistic representations of Allosaurus by Fred Wierum.

Summer hours start today at Ottenheimer Library! ☀️📚Beginning May 26 through August 7, the library will be operating on ...
05/26/2026

Summer hours start today at Ottenheimer Library! ☀️📚

Beginning May 26 through August 7, the library will be operating on summer hours to support students all season long. Whether visiting to study, research, print, or simply recharge between classes, Ottenheimer Library is ready to welcome nursing students and the campus community this summer!

🕢 Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
🕢 Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
🚪 Saturday: Closed
🕐 Sunday: 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

It is Fossil Friday! Take a look at this Marine Oyster!Exogyra (this oyster) is a common prehistoric oyster which lived ...
05/22/2026

It is Fossil Friday! Take a look at this Marine Oyster!

Exogyra (this oyster) is a common prehistoric oyster which lived in the warm seas of the Jurassic and Cretaceous period. Yes, the kind of oyster you can eat with hot sauce and a squeeze of lemon, only they could grow to be the size of your head! This group of molluscs have been found in nearly half of all states in the US, including Arkansas! They can be found in South-Central AR, particularly in the Marlbrook Marl rock unit.

While these big shells may not be as flashy and fierce as some other fossils, they show scientists important parts of the prehistoric food chain and give us an idea of what these ancient ecosystems were like.

Shell-ebrate Fossil Friday with a visit to the first floor of Ottenheimer Library, where these prehistoric oysters are waiting in the display case, curated by Syd Joheimto, to make a splash!

Photos by Kylie Colter

☀️📚Ottenheimer Library’s Summer Hours begin May 26 and continue through August 7: Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.Fr...
05/21/2026

☀️📚Ottenheimer Library’s Summer Hours begin May 26 and continue through August 7:

Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Whether stopping by to study, research, or recharge between summer classes, the library is here for you all summer long.

Congratulations to Jahzeel Escudero and Matthew McElhanon on their recent graduation from UA Little Rock! 🎓Jahzeel earne...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to Jahzeel Escudero and Matthew McElhanon on their recent graduation from UA Little Rock! 🎓

Jahzeel earned an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Matthew graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and plans to continue his studies toward a graduate degree in Chemistry.

Pictured here, Computer Science student Manuel Gomez captures graduation photos in the library — and we’re honored our spaces could serve as part of these special memories. Congratulations to all of UA Little Rock’s 2026 graduates! ✨

Ottenheimer Library will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
05/19/2026

Ottenheimer Library will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

A few of the staff from Ottenheimer Library, including Jessica and Marissa, spent this past Friday learning, connecting,...
05/18/2026

A few of the staff from Ottenheimer Library, including Jessica and Marissa, spent this past Friday learning, connecting, and exploring new ideas at the ALPS InfoBits. It was held at the amazingly renovated Little Rock CALS Main Library Library. From engaging breakout sessions to conversations with library staff from across the state, the day was packed with inspiration and fresh tools to bring back to the workplace. Insightful sessions, meaningful networking, and even a delicious breakfast and lunch made for a fantastic day all around!

🦷 Fossil Friday: Spinosaurus Teeth!Meet Spinosaurus — a massive dinosaur that lived near rivers and oceans in ancient Af...
05/15/2026

🦷 Fossil Friday: Spinosaurus Teeth!

Meet Spinosaurus — a massive dinosaur that lived near rivers and oceans in ancient Africa. Often compared to a mix between a crocodile and a heron, Spinosaurus could grow up to 60 feet long and had a huge sail on its back.

The teeth in this display may look small, but the largest Spinosaurus tooth ever found was nearly a foot long! Despite its intimidating size, Spinosaurus likely fed mostly on large fish and other aquatic animals.

Paleontology is always evolving — in February 2026, scientists discovered a new species, Spinosaurus mirabilis, proving there is still so much to learn about the past!

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2801 S University Avenue
Little Rock, AR
72204

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