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Undergrad Research and Writing Studio at the Valley Library wins 2019 Innovation Award

OSU Libraries and Press has been selected to receive the 2019 Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Instruction Section Innovation Award for its Undergrad Research and Writing Studio, a dynamic and flexible space where students can...

OSU Libraries partnership with Willamette University Libraries is awarded funding for archives of Native American photographer and environmental activist

A partnership of OSU Libraries and Willamette University Libraries has been awarded funding through a competitive Library Services and Technology Act grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. The project called “Preserving the...

Linus Pauling Legacy Award is given to Dr. Geri Richmond

Dr. Geraldine (Geri) Richmond, a renowned professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon, is the 2019 winner of the Linus Pauling Legacy Award sponsored by OSU Libraries and Press. Dr. Richmond is a Presidential Chair in Science at UO in...

New issue of the Messenger magazine from OSU Libraries and Press is available

The Messenger magazine, which OSU Libraries and Press publishes twice a year, has a new issue available. The magazine highlights the accomplishments and ongoing efforts of the Libraries and Press, and here are some of the stories that you’ll find...

Eco2Go return stations now on all floors

In partnership with University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS), the Valley Library has placed Eco2Go container return locations on all six floors of the library. Look for the tall, round bins with the Eco2Go logo. On floors one and three through...

OSU Libraries and Elsevier, one of the world's major providers of scientific, technical and medical information

In early 2019, OSU Libraries began to prepare for its negotiations with the global publisher Elsevier for a possible 2020 contract renewal. The preparation has focused on discussing scenarios with contract partners at the University of Oregon and...

On exhibit now: “Catching Birds with a Camera: Finley, Bohlman and the Photographs that Launched the Conservation Movement in Oregon”

From now until the end of July, the Valley Library is hosting the Oregon Historical Society exhibit “Catching Birds with a Camera: Finley, Bohlman and the Photographs That Launched Oregon’s Conservation Movement.” The photo exhibit is on display on...

Access thousands of movies with Kanopy streaming

 Access thousands of films through Kanopy  What is Kanopy? Kanopy is a streaming video resource with a collection of more than 26,000 films from leading producers on almost every subject imaginable, including award-winning documentaries,...

Need a laptop for the entire term? Apply for a long term laptop from the Circulation Desk

The Valley Library Circulation Desk has 24 Dell Latitude laptops available for long term borrowing. These laptops are intended to be term-long laptop substitutes for students without computers. As such, we are prioritizing students in need of a...

Take emergency evacuations seriously and exit the building

On Sunday, December 3, a small electrical fire at the Valley Library set off the fire alarms and necessitated the evacuation of the building. As one of the busiest public buildings on campus, the safety of our community is our top priority. Many...

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