: For Students, Faculty, and Staff
Arvonne Fraser Library – Student Welcome Day
Join us at Arvonne Fraser Library in Dinkytown Student Welcome Day on Saturday, Sept 7 from 11-4. Explore the Ralph Rapson designed library, make crafts, and more.
Free
Join us at Arvonne Fraser Library in Dinkytown Student Welcome Day on Saturday, Sept 7 from 11-4. Explore the Ralph Rapson designed library, make crafts, and more.
Join the book club for our first discussion of the school year in the Wilson Library Collaboration Studio as we talk about Beach Read by Emily Henry.
This session will give an overview of various citation managers and then a deep dive into Zotero, a free, easy to use citation manager.
In this 45-minute workshop you will meet other veterans on campus, learn tips and tricks from military affiliated Libraries staff for doing research for papers and projects, accessing library materials, and getting help when you are off-campus.
In this 45-minute workshop you will meet other veterans on campus, learn tips and tricks from military affiliated Libraries staff for doing research for papers and projects, accessing library materials, and getting help when you are off-campus.
Radio K is celebrating Back to School with a free Pop-Up Concert and the U of M Libraries will be there! Stop by our table to explore a pop-up library and find out about library services, the Music Library in Ferguson Hall (bring your UCard) and how to get free streaming music.
Student group are encouraged to learn how to better promote your student group at the Student Group Empowerment Series! This event is designed to give student groups the opportunity to network with other participating student groups, create a prototype for future promotional materials (including buttons and stickers), unlock opportunities for growth and networking, and more!
Join us at Wilson Library on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. for a film screening of Purple Rain. Everyone is welcome to join us at this free event, brought to you by the Music Library at the University of Minnesota!
Learn tips and tricks to get the most out of taking notes whether they are IRL (in real life) or online. Become more efficient with your class time and learn how to organize materials to help prepare with quizzes and tests.
Please join us on Friday, Sept. 13 at 3:30 p.m. for a panel discussion focused on photography and the book arts with 21st Editions, a publisher of fine-art books. The panelists will talk about the artists’ books published by 21st Editions from conception to production, revealing the detail, time, skill, and depth of knowledge that went into each book project. Deborah Ultan, Curator of the Francis V. Gorman Art Books, Media, and Artist Archives at the University Libraries, will lead the conversation with Steven Albahari, Founder of 21st Editions, and accompanying panelists, Pam Clark, Production/Office Manager at 21st Editions; Crissy Welzen, Graphic Designer; and John Mettoyer, Educator, Poet, and Photographer.
Join us Friday, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. for an exhibit reception to view and celebrate the 21st Editions Collection and Archive at the University of Minnesota. This event follows a panel discussion about the exhibit at 3:30 p.m.
Dive into the fascinating world of Virtual Reality! Take a journey through its intriguing history before jumping into our rapid-fire VR app circuit. Perhaps you’ll find your new favorite immersive experience in Open Brush, which lets your creative freedom run wild; Job Simulator, a hilarious take on work life; Sketchup, where your wildest dreams come to life; or one of our many other specially-curated VR experiences. There’s a whole universe of excitement waiting for you in virtual reality, so come explore it with us!
Get ready to dive into the world of Cricut with the Toaster Team! Discover the wonders of this incredible crafting machine that has the power to transform simple ideas into intricate designs. Whether it's crafting cute stickers or executing an elaborate project, Cricut has got you covered! Never used a Cricut before? No worries! This is the ideal jumping-off point for you. Our engaging workshop will guide you through the basics of maneuvering the Cricut Design Space and gradually elevate you to mastering advanced techniques such as uploading and editing your own images. Let's embark on this exciting crafting journey together!
Registration is encouraged. You are encouraged to bring your laptop so you can get started in the Cricut Design Space.
Join the UMN Libraries, Hennepin County Libraries and friends at the U of M Farmers Market on Wednesday, September 18 for Library Day at the Market.
Learn how to use Zotero to create your own database of citations, PDFs, images, webpages, video and audio files and more. Zotero can then be used to create citations in a large number of citation styles which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office.
Join us on Sept. 18 for a Sherlock Holmes book tour event with Nicholas Meyer, an award-winning author, screenwriter, and director. His body of creative work in publishing, film, and television spans more than five decades. Meyer’s sixth Sherlock Holmes novel, Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram From Hell, was published in August 2024 by the Mysterious Press.
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