AANHPI Month 2024

Mercer University Libraries celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff who are a part of this diverse community. During May, check out the following films, books, and web resources.  

Films

These dramas and documentaries are a part of the Asian American and Pacific Islander film collection in Kanopy.

Books

Browse these fiction and poetry books.

Web Resources

To learn more about AANHPI Heritage Month and Asian culture, visit these websites.

Spring Finals Week 2024

The Mercer University Libraries wants to wish you well on your finals this week! When you need a study break, be sure to grab a snack from the tables at Swilley, Tarver, and the Douglas and Henry Academic Centers.

Also, visit Tarver to participate in fun events during the week, such as making buttons and playing board games.

Follow our Instagram and Facebook pages for more library events.

Tarver Library Exam Week Events 2024

Need a break from studying? Stop by the Tarver Library from Monday, April 29 until Friday, May 3 for fun, creative, and relaxing events! Snacks will be provided!

Events will take place each day from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the 2nd floor of the Tarver Library.

Good luck on your exams!

In-Person Spring Semester Break Hours 2024

The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person hours for Spring Semester Break from May 5 through May 19.

Swilley Library (Atlanta)*Tarver Library (Macon)*Douglas CenterHenry Center
Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PMCLOSED10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 3:00 PM10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SaturdayCLOSEDCLOSED10:00 AM - 3:00 PM10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SundayCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED

*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card. 

2024 Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award Winners

Congratulations to our 2024 Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award winners! This year’s winner is Matthew Simmerman for The Effects of Leadership Style, Legitimate Power, and Coercive Power on Group Decision Making. The runner-up is Hank Steed for “One Hundred Percent Americanism”: The American Legion & the Militancy of Post-WW1 Conservatism. This award will be presented at Honors Convocation on April 26th, at 4 PM in Willingham Hall’s Toney Auditorium.

User Experience Survey

User Experience Survey 2024

Hey, Bears! Mercer University Libraries is conducting a User Experience Survey until April 26, 2024 and we would love to know about your experience using the library. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to participate and responses are anonymous. You can complete the survey online or visit one of the library campuses (Tarver, Swilley, Douglas, or Henry) to take it in person. If you’d like to receive a prize, there is an option to enter a drawing to win Mercer swag once you have finished the survey. The drawing winner will be announced after the survey is concluded and there will be one winner per campus.  

We truly appreciate your insight and your time!

User Experience Survey
Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse (Atlanta Campus) 2024

Watch the solar eclipse at the Swilley Library! The eclipse will occur Monday, April 8 and can be viewed in Atlanta between 1:45 PM – 4:21 PM. The peak time for viewing the partial eclipse is 3:04 PM. Join us on the bridge in front of the library. Drop by the display table to grab a pair of viewing glasses and have your choice of a Moon Pie and a bag of SunChips while supplies last. Moon Pies and SunChips will also be available at the display tables at the Douglas and Henry Center libraries.

If you can’t make this event, you can watch a live broadcast of the total solar eclipse from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). If you’d like to take photos, NASA has 5 tips on how to do this safely. To learn more about the total solar eclipse, visit NASA’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.

Solar Eclipse
National Public Health Week April 1 through April 7

National Public Health Week 2024

The Mercer University Libraries celebrates National Public Health Week on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff. According to the American Public Health Association, National Public Health Week is “a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health.” We are so grateful to provide library services to the College of Health Professions. From April 1 through April 7, explore the recommended films, books, and web resources. Also, explore the public health research guide for additional resources, such as databases, a list of journals, tutorials, and more!

Films

These films discuss public health issues in the U.S. and internationally. Stream these documentaries in Kanopy.

Books

Browse these e-books that are available through the library catalog.

Web Resources

To learn more about public health, visit these websites.

National Public Health Week April 1 through April 7
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2024 Swilley Student Research Award Winners

Congratulations to the winner and the runner-up of the 2024 Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Student Research Award! 

The winner is Dedeepya Pasupuleti for “Novel Nanoparticulate System Using Microfluidics to Enhance Central Drug Availability of Aspirin.” 

The runner-up is Katie Holliday for “Improving Digestion and Nutrition in Post-Whipple Procedure Patients.” 

The award will be presented at the Atlanta and Regional Academic Centers Research Conference on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

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Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse on the Plaza (Macon Campus) 2024

Mercer Astronomy Student Association/Physics Department & Tarver Library present:

Solar Eclipse on the Plaza (Macon)

Monday, April 8th, 2024, 2:00-3:30 PM at Cruz Plaza

Stop by for a telescope-view of the partial solar eclipse and then head over to Tarver Library for eclipse-themed snacks!

* A limited supply of solar eclipse glasses will also be available at the event.

** East Coast viewing will see a partial eclipse and will be dependent on weather and cloud coverage.

If you can’t make this event, you can watch a live broadcast of the total solar eclipse from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). If you’d like to take photos, NASA has 5 tips on how to do this safely. To learn more about the total solar eclipse, visit NASA’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.  

Solar Eclipse
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