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Explore A Virtual Reality

The virtual reality equipment is now available for academic use only in the Lydia M. Olson Library. As assigned by an instructor, students must schedule an appointment to use the equipment for assignments. This incredible opportunity allows students to view a first-person perspective in their professional fields without requiring a hands-on component. 

Free Speech & the Inclusive Campus

Partnering with ASNMU, the Lydia M. Olson Library will be hosting "Free Speech and the Inclusive Campus", a moderated discussion forum on Monday, April 5th at 6 PM in 311 of the library.

Using materials from the National Issues Forum, this moderated forum will give students the opportunity to have their voices heard on the challenging topics. The discussion will confront the three following viewpoints on issues that address the fostering of an inclusive campus community.

Viewpoint 1: Prioritize Student Safety and Well-Being

First Generation & Veteran Student Resources

As a way to ease the academic transition into Northern Michigan University, the Lydia M. Olson Library offers many services and resources for first-generation and veteran students to connect to similar people when searching for information.  

As the liaison to these programs, Bruce Sarjeant is available for reference, research, and referrals in the Lydia M. Olson Library (234 Harden Hall). 

Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month!

Since 1981, the month of March has been dedicated as a time to celebrate the innumerable accomplishments of women throughout history and within contemporary society.

From those who have challenged gender norms, completed amazing achievements, or left a lasting legacy, there are stories of many women that are waiting to be heard.

Deaf Women in Literature Resource Guide Available

Professor Michael Strahan created a digital resource guide in honor of Women's History Month. This guide has a compiled list of e-books that highlight the stories of deaf women throughout history.

Some of the e-books focus on deaf women throughout history, dating back to 1936, whereas others are more recent accounts, the most recent being published in 2019.

COVID-19 Pandemic: A Day in the Life

About one year ago, NMU was forced to switch completely to remote learning due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Along with the Peter White Public Library and the Marquette Regional History Center, the university is seeking to collect and preserve the experiences of individuals, families, and organizations living and working in Marquette County as they continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Latinx Student Union Book Recommendations

We created a display in collaboration with NMU's Latinx Student Union. Our library asked their organization to select new titles that they would like to see added to our collection at the library, and they chose some great materials. 

Some of the titles they chose were, Los Niños Perdidos Un Ensayo en Cuarenta Preguntas by Valeria Luiselli, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez, Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, Across the Bay by Carlos Aponte, and more.

Lockers available for semester-rental

Located on the first floor of Harden Hall, there are lockers that may be checked out at no charge for a full semester by NMU faculty, staff, and students. These lockers are the perfect place to store textbooks, study materials, and other personal items that may be needed for on-campus classes and activities.

To check out a locker, visit the library Public Service Desk with your NMU student ID.

March Madness for Books

This year we have some amazing titles in the running for the championship of March Madness for Books.

All of our votes will be taking place virtually. To vote, all you have to do is either scan the QR code, which is located on the March Madness boards within our library, or click on the link that will be posted every week on our Facebook page.

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