Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies

🐾 Need a study break? Join us for Dog Days at Purdue Libraries this Friday, March 27! Relax and recharge with certified therapy animals. 🐶💛 HSSE Library - Stewart Center | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Sign a waiver and come hang out!

Make your own infinity fidget cube! 🧩 Celebrate Neurodiversity Week on March 26, 1:00–3:00 PM in the Knowledge Lab. Explore our sensory kits & sensory room too!

Discover real stories, real experiences, and real impact by submitting your application for SPIRaL! Ready to get involved? View current student position descriptions and access the application: hubs.la/Q046r6Cm0

Thinking about joining SPIRaL? Don’t just take our word for it—hear directly from our students. Ready to get involved? View current student position descriptions and access the application: hubs.la/Q045T2-60

Need a quiet place to reset during a busy day? 🧠💛 Purdue Libraries has opened a sensory room in WALC (Room 1134) with adjustable lighting, calming activities, and flexible seating. Reserve it for 30 minutes–2 hours. Learn more and reserve your time: hubs.la/Q047Hqwh0

Explore how to integrate AI into assignments transparently and purposefully, aligned with learning goals. Leave with a redesigned AI-permitted assignment and student-facing guidance. Learn more and register: hubs.la/Q045yWQJ0

Make your own infinity fidget cube! 🧩 Celebrate Neurodiversity Week on March 26, 1:00–3:00 PM in the Knowledge Lab. Explore our sensory kits & sensory room too!

Considering SPIRaL? Here’s another reason to apply: 4. Address complex, real-world challenges. SPIRaL will help you identify pressing issues, ask thoughtful questions, gather and analyze human perspectives. App deadline: March 26, 2026 Learn more at hubs.la/Q045T4rF0

Thinking about joining SPIRaL? Don’t just take our word for it—hear directly from our students. Ready to get involved? View current student position descriptions and access the application: hubs.la/Q045BLX70

Considering SPIRaL? Here’s another reason to apply: 3. Strengthen your research skills. Application deadline: March 26, 2026 hubs.la/Q045BSqp0 .

Thinking about joining SPIRaL? Don’t just take our word for it—hear directly from our students. View current student position descriptions and access the application: hubs.la/Q045yxY30

Learn practical ways AI can support graduate advising and research workflows. Participants will leave with a reusable advising approach and guidelines for when AI can assist and when human involvement is essential. Learn more and register: hubs.la/Q045yR5l0

Description Edit 🐾 Need a study break? Join us for Dog Days at Purdue Libraries this Tuesday, March 10! Relax and recharge with certified therapy animals. 🐶💛 Hicks Undergraduate Library | 1:00–3:00 PM Sign a waiver and come hang out!

Check out the Purdue Student Center Library (SCPI) in Indianapolis! Quiet and group study spaces, computers, and course reserves all in one place. Open weekdays, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM. Learn more on the Libraries blog: hubs.la/Q045Kpgp0

Considering SPIRaL? Here’s another reason to apply: 2. Tackle real-world challenges. SPIRaL explores how AI is shaping the future of creative professions and how their education is preparing them for this evolving landscape. Deadline: March 26, 2026 hubs.la/Q045yRJF0

AI in the Real World: Join Dr. Dongfang Liu (Rochester Institute of Technology) on Monday, March 9 | 1:30–2:30 PM | WALC 2121 to learn how deployable AI is shaping society in healthcare, robotics, and more. Learn more and register now: hubs.la/Q045KnFp0

Dr. Nicole Kong has been named associate vice provost and dean of Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies, effective March 16, 2026. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kong! 🎉 Learn more about Dr. Kong: hubs.la/Q045KB-Q0

Thinking about joining SPIRaL? Don’t just take our word for it—hear directly from our students. View current student position descriptions and access the application: hubs.la/Q045yxVF0

Are you wondering why you should join SPIRaL? Here’s one reason: 1. Join a research community. In SPIRaL, you’ll collaborate with fellow undergraduate researchers exploring how AI is shaping creative professions. Apply by March 26, 2026. Learn more at hubs.la/Q045srsm0

Learn practical ways AI can support graduate advising and research workflows. Participants will leave with a reusable advising approach and guidelines for when AI can assist and when human involvement is essential. Learn more and register: hubs.la/Q045g64g0