All ProQuest platforms, including eBook Central, Academic Video Online, and all other Alexander Street video collections, will be unavailable due to scheduled downtime starting Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM. The downtime is expected to last until 2:00 AM on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
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Mercer University Libraries Website will be down for maintenance on July 28, 2025 starting the 9:00 PM. It is estimated the down time will be for several hours.
Resources will still be accessible via Discovery Search, Research Guides, and the Databases A to Z list.
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The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person hours for Summer Intersession from July 26 through August 17, 2025.
The 24/7 spaces at the Tarver and Swilley Libraries will be accessible with a current Bear Card.
| Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* | Douglas Center | Henry Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | CLOSED |
| Saturday | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card.
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The Mercer University Libraries will observe the 4th of July by altering our in-person service hours.
The Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be opened from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 3rd and all locations will be closed on Friday, July 4.
The 24/7 areas of the Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be open and accessible with a Bear Card.
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The Mercer University Libraries will observe Memorial Day by altering our in-person service hours.
The Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be closed on Sunday, May 25. All locations will be closed on Monday, May 26.
The 24/7 areas of the Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be open and accessible with a Bear Card.
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The Mercer University Libraries will begin our regular Summer Semester hours on Monday, May 19.
| Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* | Douglas Center | Henry Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 PM - 5:00 PM | CLOSED | CLOSED | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM | CLOSED | CLOSED |
*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card.
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The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person hours for Spring Intersession from May 4, 2025 through May 18, 2025.
The 24/7 spaces at the Tarver and Swilley Libraries will be accessible with a current Bear Card.
| Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* | Douglas Center | Henry Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card.
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Swilley Research Award! The award is given to students who demonstrate the best use of library resources to conduct their research.
First place went to Tyliahia Williams of the College of Professional Advancement, for her project, “Interactive Public Health Dashboard with Predictive Analytics for Academic and Research Use.”
Second place went to Anuradha Dey of the College of Pharmacy, for her poster presentation, “Management of Parkinson’s Disease Using 3D-Printed Transdermal Films of Pramipexole Dihydrochloride.”
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The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person service hours for the Easter Holiday from April 17 through April 20.
| Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* | Douglas Center | Henry Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 17 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday, April 18 | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Saturday, April 19 | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Sunday, April 20 | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card.
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The 2025 recipient of the Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award is Lucy Roach. She won for her research paper, “Generated Girlhood: How Social Media ‘Girl’ Trends Platform Misogyny,” and was advised by Dr. Cameron Kunzelman, assistant professor of Communication Studies and Theatre. Lucy will receive recognition at Honors Convocation on Friday, April 11, at 4:00 p.m. in Toney Auditorium in Willingham Hall on the Macon Campus.
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