Christian Pham

In-Person Memorial Day Weekend Hours

Swilley Library and Tarver Library will observe the Memorial Day holiday with these hour changes: 

Sunday, May 28, our in-person services will close early at 6:00 PM, and our services will remain closed on Monday, May 29. 

24/7 access will be available via Bear Card for current students, faculty, and staff

In-Person Summer Semester Hours

The Mercer University Libraries’ summer semester hours will change beginning May 22:

Swilley Library & Tarver Library*

Sunday2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Monday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

*24/7 spaces will be available via Bear Card

Henry Center

SundayClosed
Monday10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Douglas Center

SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

In-Person Spring Finals Hours

The Mercer University Libraries will modify our hours for finals week. 

Swilley Library (Atlanta)*
Tarver Library (Macon)*
Douglas RACHenry RAC
Friday, May 58:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday, May 610:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 3:00 PM9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sunday, May 7ClosedClosedClosedClosed

*24/7 spaces will be available via Bear Card.

Spring Semester Break Hours

The Mercer University Libraries hours will be altered for the spring semester break from May 7 through May 21. 

Swilley Library (Atlanta)*
Tarver Library (Macon)*
SundayCLOSEDCLOSED
Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SaturdayCLOSEDCLOSED

24/7 areas will be available to access via Bear Card.

National Library Week (2023)

National Library Week

Hey, Bears! April 23 through April 29 is the American Library Association’s (ALA) National Library Week. This year’s theme is “There’s More to the Story,” which demonstrates that the library has more to offer than only books. Libraries have a variety of services, such as assistance with research, free library events, and more. To celebrate with Mercer University Libraries, we will spotlight our very own library staff throughout the month of April on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Also, stop by the tables at the Douglas and Henry Academic Centers to take a quick survey and grab some candy. You can also take the survey here. The survey will assess the centers’ library services for students and faculty. You can also enter a drawing to win Mercer swag. Drawing winners will be announced after National Library Week. We would love for you to participate!

National Library Week (2023)

In-Person Easter Holiday Hours

The Mercer University Libraries hours will alter our hours for the Easter holiday.

Swilley Library (Atlanta)*
Tarver Library (Macon)*
DouglasHenry
Thursday, April 68:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM10:00 AM - 7:00 PM10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday, April 7CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED
Saturday, April 8CLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSEDCLOSED
Sunday, April 96:00 PM - 10:00 PM6:00 PM - 10:00 PMCLOSEDCLOSED

In-Person Spring Break Hours 2022

The Mercer University Libraries hours will alter our hours for spring break. 

Swilley Library (Atlanta)*
Tarver Library (Macon)*
Saturday, March 4CLOSEDCLOSED
Sunday, March 5CLOSEDCLOSED
Monday, March 68:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, March 78:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, March 88:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, March 98:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, March 108:00 AM - 5:00 PM8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 11CLOSEDCLOSED

Black History Month

Black History Month is February 1-28, and Mercer University Libraries (MUL) is proud to celebrate this month on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff. During the month of February, check out the list of films to watch, books to read, and web resources. Also, view the videos on the libraries’ YouTube channel. The videos feature interviews with Mercer University’s faculty and staff members, Dr. Chester Fontenot, Myron Randall, Dr. Olivia Boggs, and Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III. They discuss the history and experiences of black Americans in the space of education. The videos will also be streamed at the Swilley Library in Atlanta and on the Digital Information Screens at Douglas and Henry.

Films

The films below are available to watch through the Mercer Libraries in Kanopy. Also, check out Kanopy’s Black History Month collection for more suggestions.

  • The Road to Brown
  • Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • Moonlight
  • Daughters of the Dust
  • The Last Black Man in San Francisco
  • Lioness: The Nicola Adams Story
  • The Color of Beauty: Racism in the Fashion Industry

Books

Check out these books available through the library.

Web Resources

Here’s a list of resources to explore during Black History Month.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The Mercer University Libraries honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights activist were dedicated to the fight for freedom and equality. Check out the film, books, and web resources below about Dr. King, and visit the table displays at the Douglas/Henry Academic Centers and the Swilley Library. Lastly, be sure to watch the YouTube video with Rev. Dr. Thomas Slater, professor emeritus in the McAfee School of Theology, who discusses Dr. King’s speeches and sermons.

Power Outage at Swilley Library

There will be a planned power outage that will impact the majority of the Atlanta campus, including Swilley. We will close our 24/7 space starting at 6 PM on Sunday, January 15 until we reopen at 8 AM on Tuesday, January 17.

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