University Libraries

Photo of students sitting at computers and wearing virtual reality gear and controls in a VR lab at Waldo Library.

WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality

December 18

The University houses seven virtual reality computer stations in three rooms in the lower level of Waldo Library.

Harrison and Palmer peering out from the back of a Jeep while traveling in India last year.

NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty

November 26

Drs. Jennifer Harrison and Timothy Palmer earned the inaugural award for how they are incorporating the Times into the Social Justice and Sustainability in India course they co-teach.

MLK Day Holiday Hours

January 17

University Libraries will be closed on Monday, January 21, to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Waldo Library will also close early on Sunday at midnight.

Cafe is coming to Waldo Library for more enjoyment while you read

Cafe Coming to Waldo

January 11

We are excited to announce a Cafe is coming to Waldo Library. More info coming soon.

small piece of an illuminated manuscript

Book Features WMU Special Collections Manuscripts

November 30

"Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A guide to Technical Terms," Revised Edition (2018), features three items from WMU Libraries Special Collections and Rare Book Department as illustrations of terms defined in the work.

January 22

Open House Drop in and try the new Learning Glass Studio, 0157A Waldo Library, 11 a.m. to noon. No registration required. Free.

January 23

Open House Drop in and try the new Learning Glass Studio, 0157A Waldo Library, 1 to 2 p.m. No registration required. Free.

January 24

Open House Drop in and try the new Learning Glass Studio, 0157A Waldo Library, 1 to 2 p.m. No registration required. Free.

February 19

Protecting Your Digital Footprint Learn techniques and tools to make good decisions about securing your personal information online, presented by University Library employees, Joshua Enos, Scott Russell, and Dianna Sachs, 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

March 20