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Akron’s Role in World War II
Men and women across our nation charged into battle to do their service when the United States entered World War II. In the new 2019 niche history book, World War II Akron, author Tim Carroll describes the roles of Akron’s men and women. He describes the jobs they performed on the homefront and overseas and…
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New Book Inspires and Challenges Educators
In the new book, The craft of university teaching, Peter Lindsay, professor of political science and philosophy at Georgia State, seeks to reclaim teaching as the intellectually vibrant and rewarding endeavor that it is. Lindsay emphasizes the path that it takes to arrive at an educational outcome, not the outcome itself. With this in mind,…
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We’re Hiring!
The library is looking for regular and work study student assistants to start for the Fall 2019 semester. Complete a Wayne Campus Student Employment form and submit to the Business Office. Be sure to mark that you’re interested in working in the Library!
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Update to the May 4th Post on The Mueller Report
UA Library patrons not only have access to the electronic version of the Mueller Report, highlighted in the May 4th post, but also to the print edition which is now available for checkout at the Wayne College Library. The report is published by Skyhorse Publishing and includes an introduction by Alan Dershowitz. A direct link…
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Read the Mueller Report in the HeinOnline Database
On April 18th the redacted version of the Mueller Report was released to the public. To read it online, follow these easy steps below. Follow the link provided and click on HeinOnline to access the database. (Note: off-campus patrons will be asked for their login information.) http://library.uakron.edu:80/record=e1000188~S24 Select U.S. Congressional Documents from the alphabetical list and then click on Other Works Related to…
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Quiet Zone During Finals Week
In order to help our students do their best on their final exams, the library will be offering a quiet place for study during exam week, Monday, May 6th through Saturday, May 11th. Students, faculty, and staff are asked to remain quiet in the library during this week and turn off their cell phones before…
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De-Stress with Therapy Dogs in the Library!
Finals are coming! Papers are due! Don’t freak out… We’ve got just what you need! On Monday, April 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. stop by the library to de-stress with Caring Therapy Canines. A variety of friendly pups will be here to help you relax in the Library sofa area. While you’re here…
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Spring Fine Forgiveness Event
Beginning April 15th the library will be offering fine amnesty to Wayne College students, faculty, and staff. In lieu of money owed on fines we are asking that library patrons bring in boxes of facial tissues (Kleenex, Puffs, etc.) that will be donated to our Wooster Hope Food Pantry at Wayne College. Bring in one…
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And the Oscar goes to…………
Since the awarding of the Oscars a few weeks ago, the library has added these award-winning films to the AV collection. For more information and to see the titles added in previous years, visit our LibGuide titled Award-winning Movies. Black Panther Summary: King T’Challa returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as…