Syracuse University Libraries

05/29/2026

"At a moment when AI is prompting Writing Studies to reconsider what critical research writing means, does, and can become, the SCRC serves as a laboratory where students actively engage these evolving questions while developing thoughtful, ethical, and rhetorically aware research practices." — Kate Hanzalik, Associate Teaching Professor, Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, Arts and Sciences

Read how the SCRC Faculty Fellows Program transformed her teaching: bit.ly/3PIBuq9

SU faculty: Apply by June 5 for a paid fellowship to build the Special Collections Research Center's unique, primary source materials into your own course: bit.ly/4vgSCSO

Recipient of the SCRC Faculty Fellows in 2019, Kate Hanzalik engages students with primary resources around Radicalism in the Arts..

05/28/2026

SU faculty: Apply by June 5 for Special Collections' Faculty Fellows program! Fellows receive a stipend and ongoing expert support to develop a course using rare and archival collections for Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 📜

The program supports innovative curricular development that fosters new ideas about incorporating focused use of archives and special collections.

05/27/2026

Another semester, another amazing SLAB cohort! Our student library advisory board members shared ideas on, and served as ambassadors for, the Libraries’ services, resources, spaces and programming 📙

Student advisors help shape the Libraries' services, spaces and programming. Applications are now open for fall 2026.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 student employee graduates! Good luck in all you do, and we miss you already! 🎓

Student employees are the heart of the Libraries, and we're so thankful for your hard work ensuring the safety of our facilities, maintaining and enhancing our collections, and upholding our high standards of service. You all make the Libraries, and the world, a better place 🧡

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, Libraries buildings will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25. Our Memorial Day display, curated by reference and instruction librarian Patty Giles, features books from our collections as well as three Syracuse University Alumni killed in action:

🇺🇸 Army Corporal Homer Joseph Wheaton '1904
🇺🇸 Army Second Lt. Gary Arnold Scott '67
🇺🇸 Army First Lt. Myles Wendell Esmay '40

Explore the display on the first floor of Bird Library, as well as the curated book list, on our Memorial Day research guide: bit.ly/4v2Ij4L

05/21/2026

Why is accessibility important? On this Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Corinne Sartori, accessibility specialist, talks about creating an equitable Libraries experience for all, every step of the way.

Explore our accessibility services and resources, plus general Syracuse University policies and offerings: library.syracuse.edu/accessibility

05/20/2026

Our summer building hours are now in effect through August 23 ☀️

NOTE: All buildings will be CLOSED for Memorial Day (Monday, May 25), Juneteenth (Friday, June 19) and Independence Day (Friday, July 3-Saturday, July 4).

⏰ Explore all locations and holiday exceptions: library.syracuse.edu/hours

05/19/2026

Need some summer reading? Explore humanities-related books authored or edited by Syracuse University faculty, staff and students! This showcase features 44 books by 43 authors/editors, representing 22 different departments or programs across 10 schools, colleges and divisions 🍊

Want to have your work celebrated next year? Contact the Syracuse University Humanities Center here: bit.ly/4upf9wS 📙

Research Guides: Books in the Humanities: ©2025 Titles

05/15/2026

WE'RE HIRING: A student photographer and videographer for Libraries Marketing for Fall 2026! 🤝

If you know your way around a professional camera, can edit in Premiere, like creating content, and want your work featured across Syracuse University Libraries' website, social media channels, and publications, this one's for you! 📸

You'd be creating videos, shooting events and spaces, and helping shape how the Libraries show up online, like HERE on social media!

Open to all class years. No prior work experience required, but you do need photo/video editing skills and a creative eye.

📝 To apply, you'll submit your resume, cover letter, and a short sample video (under 1 min) on Handshake.

🔗 Apply at the link here, or search "‘CuseWorks: SU Libraries - Marketing & Comm. - Library Assistant - Administrative Level I - Marketing Photographer and Videographer - Fall 2026, Job #10925360" on Handshake! — bit.ly/4eQid01

05/13/2026

ICYMI: The busiest café on campus is getting a face lift! Construction is under way in Bird Library as Pages Café is converted to a full-service Starbucks, offering signature beverages, food, snacks and merchandise.

Campus community members can look forward to enjoying all of their favorite Starbucks beverages, food, snacks and merchandise right in the heart of campus.