Tarver Library HVAC Repairs
Due to boiler repairs, the Tarver Library may be experiencing colder than normal temperatures.
Thank you for your patience!
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Memorial Day Hours 2024
The Mercer University Libraries will observe Memorial Day by altering our hours.
The Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be open on Sunday, May 26 from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM and all locations will be closed on Monday, May 27.
*24/7 areas at the Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be open and accessible with a Bear Card.
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Summer Semester Hours 2024
The Mercer University Libraries will begin our regular Summer Semester hours on Monday, May 20th.
| Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* | Douglas Center | Henry Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | CLOSED | 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 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | CLOSED | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 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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Tarver Library In-Person Service Hours May 2024
Please be aware that the Tarver Library’s in-person service areas will be closed on Friday, May 17 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM for staff training.
24/7 areas will be open and accessible with a Bear Card.
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National Nurses Week 2024
Mercer University Libraries celebrates National Nurses Week on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), National Nurses Week is “to recognize the contributions that nurses and nursing make to the community.” We are so grateful to provide library services to the College of Nursing. From May 6 through May 12, explore the recommended films, books, and web resources. Also, explore the nursing research guides for additional resources, such as databases, a list of journals, tutorials, and more!
Films
These films discuss nursing issues in the U.S. and internationally. Stream these documentaries in Kanopy.
- Handmaidens and Battleaxes – The Real Story of Nursing
- The Color of Medicine: The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital
- The American Nurse
- Nurse
Books
Browse these e-books that are available through the library catalog.
- Saving Lives: Why the Media’s Portrayal of Nursing Puts Us All at Risk by Sandy Summers and Harry Summers
- African American Medicine in Washington, D.C.: Healing the Capital During the Civil War Era by Heather Butts
- Men’s Guide to a Nursing Career by Chad O’Lynn
- Florence Nightingale and the Medical Men: Working Together for Health Care Reform by Lynn McDonald
Web Resources
To learn more about nursing, visit these websites.
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2024
National Teacher Appreciation Week (TAW) is May 6 through May 10, and National Teacher Day is May 7. During TAW, the National Education Association commits to “joining together to listen to and stand with teachers and uniting to take action and demand our leaders provide the resources and respect educators deserve.” Mercer University Libraries is proud to celebrate teachers and all of their hard work, especially current and future teachers in the College of Education. Check out the list of films, books, and web resources about teachers and the education system. For more information about Teacher Appreciation Week, visit https://www.nea.org/TAW.
Films
Books
- Teacher Resilience: Managing Stress and Anxiety to Thrive in the Classroom by Jamie Thom
- Knowledge or Praxis: An Attributional Perspective in Multicultural Teacher Education by Yan Yang
- Online Learning Networks for Pre-Service and Early Career Teachers by Nick Kelly, Marc Clarà, Ben Kehrwald, and Patrick Danaher
- Successful Teacher Education: Partnerships, Reflective Practice, and the Place of Technology by Mellita Jones and Josephine Ryan
Web Resources
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Graduation 2024
Congratulations to all of the graduating Bears! We’re incredibly proud of you!
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.
- Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
- Past Lives
- The Donut King
- Gaysians: Queer Asian Americans Share Their Stories
- Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream
- Fire in the Mountains
Books
Browse these fiction and poetry books.
- Louisiana Catch by Sweta Srivastava Vikram
- Famous Adopted People by Alice Stephens
- British Asian Fiction: Twenty-First Century Voices by Sara Upstone
- Sarong Secrets: Of Love, Loss, and Longing by Lee Su Kim
- Broken Verses by Kamila Shamise
- Honor by Thrity Umrigar
Web Resources
To learn more about AANHPI Heritage Month and Asian culture, visit these websites.
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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.
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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!
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