Christian Pham
In-Person Summer Semester Hours
The Mercer University Libraries’ summer semester hours will change beginning May 22:
Swilley Library & Tarver Library*
Sunday | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Monday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Thursday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday | Closed |
*24/7 spaces will be available via Bear Card
Henry Center
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
Thursday | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
Friday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM |
Douglas Center
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Friday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Saturday | 10:00 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 RAC | Henry RAC | |
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Friday, May 5 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Saturday, May 6 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
Sunday, May 7 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
*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)* |
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Sunday | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Monday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday | CLOSED | CLOSED |
24/7 areas will be available to access via Bear Card.
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!
In-Person Easter Holiday Hours
The Mercer University Libraries hours will alter our hours for the Easter holiday.
Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* | Douglas | Henry | |
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Thursday, April 6 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM |
Friday, April 7 | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Saturday, April 8 | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Sunday, April 9 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | CLOSED | CLOSED |
In-Person Spring Break Hours 2022
The Mercer University Libraries hours will alter our hours for spring break.
Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* |
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Saturday, March 4 | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Sunday, March 5 | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Monday, March 6 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tuesday, March 7 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wednesday, March 8 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thursday, March 9 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Friday, March 10 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Saturday, March 11 | CLOSED | CLOSED |
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.
- After the Rain by Nnedi Okorafor
- Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
- The World of Gwendolyn Brooks by Gwendolyn Brooks
- Can Anything Beat White: A Black Family’s Letters by Elisabeth Petry
- The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
- Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
- Black Music: Essays by Amiri Baraka
- Prelude to Bruise by Saeed Jones
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.
Film Spotlight
King in the Wilderness: The Final Years of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a documentary that chronicles the last three years of Dr. King’s life. It’s available to stream on Kanopy, which is available through the Mercer University Libraries.
Books
Browse a few of these books available through the libraries.
- To Shape a New World: Essays on the Political Philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Tommie Shelby and Brandon Terry
- Killing King: Racial Terrorists, James Earl Ray, and the Plot to Assassinate Martin Luther King Jr. by Stuart Wexler and Larry Hancock
- The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King, Jr., Clayborne Carson, Ralph Luker, and Penny Russell
- LIFE: Martin Luther King, Jr. by The Editors of LIFE, Charles Johnson, and John Lewis
- Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference by David Garrow
- The Seminarian: Martin Luther King, Jr. Comes of Age by Patrick Parr and David Garrow
Web Resources
For more information about Martin Luther King, Jr., see the resources below.