Murray State University Libraries

Have a fun and safe Independence Day! All University Libraries will be closed July 4th.

It's Social Media Day! Stay connected and up to date on all library news and events on all of our platforms. #SocialMediaDay

“Juneteenth was never about commemorating a delayed proclamation but about celebrating a people’s enduring spirit.” Annette Gordon-Reed, 𝘖𝘯 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘩

There's still time to register for the upcoming summer session and Fall 2023 semester. Find the full description of Information Studies courses below. lib.murraystate.edu/c.php?g=55154&…

Check out just a few of the LGBTQ+ books and authors in our collection to celebrate Pride Month. #readwithpride #pridemonth

Just a reminder that all University Libraries are closed today in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 30th at 8am.

It's National Road Trip Day! Whether you're traveling near or far on this long weekend, it's the perfect time to get out and check out the sights. Do you have any destination plans this summer?

Pogue will be closed from 1-3pm today, Tuesday, May 16th, for a staff event.

Summer hours for the libraries begin Saturday, May 13th.

Good luck on your finals! Stop by the Waterfield Gallery this week from 3-4pm for cookies and lemonade. #finalsweek #studybreak

Dana Thompson, assistant dean of libraries, research & instruction librarian and associate professor at Murray State, was awarded the 2023 Worldwide Books Award for Electronic Resources for her website Visual Literacy Today. Her website can be viewed at visualliteracytoday.org.

De-stress activities continue! We'll have Legos available this afternoon from 1-3 in the Gallery. Be sure to stop by! #destressweek #legos

Get an instant mood boost at Pet Therapy! Our furry friends will be on the Waterfield Breezeway today from 12-1pm. #pettherapy #destressweek

Stop by the Waterfield Gallery today from 1-3pm for a craft break! #destressweek

De-stress Fest kicks off tomorrow! Take a break from studying and stop by the Waterfield Gallery for some relaxing activities.

Take note of Waterfield's hours for the last two weeks of the semester. #deadweek #finalsweek

Criminal Justice major, Eleanor Vaughan, worked with @MurrayStateLibs to create a display for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week! Way to go, Eleanor!

Close out the semester with the first ever RacerFest Block Party! There will be live music and free snacks in front of Pogue Library this Friday, May 5th from 1-5pm. Come out and celebrate the end of the semester!

An exciting day as we received our first royalties from the sales of our @murraystateuniv Centennial book, "The Finest Place We Know." Proceeds will directly benefit Pogue Library through @MurrayStateLibs. Thank you to everyone who purchased the book and for your support of MSU.

Congratulations to the Spring 2023 Images of Research Winners! First Place: Jesus Moreno (Graphic Design) - Hoy No Hoy Gasolina Second Place: Vara Yajna Ramayanam (Psychology) - The Healing Power of Flowers Third Place: Megan Zerger (Wildlife Biology) - Colorado Tiger