Updates
July 12, 2024
Renovations to Waldo Library’s programming space launch in July
April 25, 2024
University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees
March 26, 2024
Library adds six web conference rooms for students
March 20, 2024
University Libraries 2023 Impact Report now available
Feb. 28, 2024
Assessing the diversity of library collections: Announcing a new cohort project (Ithaka S+R story)
Feb. 22, 2024
University Libraries unveils new strategic plan
Latest news
Eight Western instructors awarded grants to adopt Open Educational Resources
The University Libraries awarded eight Open Educational Resources Adoption Grants to Western instructors in April. The grants are anticipated to save over 1,240 students in 11 courses an estimated $100,000 in textbook costs based on projected course enrollment.
WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks
Western students and learners worldwide now have free online access to two new open textbooks published by Western Michigan University Libraries.
Free Seed Library now available at Waldo Library
Starting April 1, Western students, employees and community members can pick up free seeds from Waldo Library's new Seed Library to grow at home.
WMU faculty secure grant to create curriculum on media, news literacy for state libraries
The project for WMU's Amy Bocko and Sue Ellen Christian is one of 31 selected for funding through the Institute of Museums and Library Services' Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program.
WMU Libraries awards 10 grants to help reduce textbook costs for students
The University Libraries has awarded seven Open Educational Resources adoption grants and three OER creation grants to WMU instructors in December. The grants are anticipated to save students in 10 courses over $170,000 in textbook costs in based on course enrollments.
Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project
The interview transcripts will be publicly available in the University Libraries' online institutional repository, Scholarworks.
Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's neighborhoods and districts
Discover hidden stories of Kalamazoo's vibrant past at one of 16 historic walks hosted by Lynn Houghton, regional history curator at Western's Zhang Legacy Collections Center, this summer.
Western announces 2023 class of Presidential Innovation Professors
Amy Bocko, digital projects librarian and associate professor of University Libraries; Dr. Kristina Lemmer, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering; and Kelsey Paschich, assistant professor of dance; have been awarded three-year Presidential Innovation Professorships.
Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk
Visiting lecturer Dr. Emily Knox will share her expertise on the rise in banned books, the consequences of these campaigns and actions that individuals can take in response.
Waldo Library's lower level reopens Jan. 9 with updates, new layout
Western students will enjoy to a refreshed space in Waldo Library's lower level as construction finishes in December, and the floor reopens on Monday, Jan. 9.