APA Workshop
Do you want to learn APA style? We can help!
Join us for a Zoom workshop on Thursday, February 8 at 6 PM. To receive the Zoom link, please fill out the online form.
For questions, please contact Florence Tang.
We hope to see you there!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024
The Mercer University Libraries commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 15. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights activists, 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 and Henry Regional Academic Centers and the Swilley Library. Lastly, be sure to watch last year’s interview with Rev. Dr. Thomas Slater, professor emeritus in the McAfee School of Theology, who discussed Dr. King’s speeches and sermons. This video will also be streamed in the Swilley Library.
Film Spotlight
MLK/FBI is a documentary that accounts the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) excessive and unwarranted surveillance of Dr. King. It’s available to stream on Kanopy, which is accessible through the Mercer University Libraries.
Books
Browse a few of these books available through the libraries.
- Chasing King’s Killer: The Hunt for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Assassin by James Swanson
- The Preacher King: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Word that Moved America by Richard Lischer
- Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Life in American History by Jamie Wilson
- The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Clayborne Carson
- A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King, Jr. and James Melvin Washington
Web Resources
For more information about Martin Luther King, Jr., see the resources below.
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2024 Swilley Research Award
Did you receive a high grade on a library research project? Consider applying for the Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Library Student Research Award!
The deadline to submit applications is Friday, February 9, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. The winner will receive $300 and a plaque while the runner-up will receive $200 and a certificate. For group winners, the amount will be split between individuals. Applicants must submit their proposals to the Atlanta Research Conference and choose “yes” to submit to the Swilley Research Award. All Atlanta and RAC students are eligible to apply. Submissions are now being accepted; fill out the online proposal form to apply.
For more information about the conference, contact Dr. Cameron Miller at miller_c@mercer.edu. Good luck!
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Hours 2024
The Mercer University Libraries will observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday by altering our hours.
The Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be open on Sunday, January 14 from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM and all locations will be closed on Monday, January 15.
*24/7 areas at the Swilley and Tarver Libraries will be open and accessible with a Bear Card.
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In-Person Hours for Spring 2024
The Mercer University Libraries will begin our regular Spring hours on Monday, January 8.
| Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* | Douglas Center | Henry Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Closed | Closed |
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Closed | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 10:00 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 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card.
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In-Person New Year Break Hours 2024
The Mercer University Libraries in-person service hours will be altered for the New Year break from January 2 until January 7.
24/7 areas will reopen on Tuesday, January 2 at 8:00 AM for access via Bear Card.
| Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 2 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday, January 3 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday, January 4 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday, January 5 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday, January 6 | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Sunday, January 7 | CLOSED | CLOSED |
*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card.
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Winter Break Hours 2023
All Mercer University Libraries will be closed from December 22 until January 1 in observance of the winter break. All spaces, including the 24/7 areas, will be closed.
24/7 spaces will reopen on January 2 at 8 AM for access with a valid Bear Card.
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Tarver Library In-Person Service Hours
Please be aware that the Tarver Library’s in-person service areas will be closed on Monday, December 18 from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM for staff training and a staff holiday party.
24/7 areas will be open and accessible with a Bear Card.
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In-Person Fall Semester Break Hours 2023
The Mercer University Libraries will alter our in-person hours from December 17 through December 21.
| Swilley Library (Atlanta)* | Tarver Library (Macon)* | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, December 17 | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Monday, December 18 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday, December 19 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday, December 20 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday, December 21 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
*24/7 spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card.
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Finals Week
The Mercer University Libraries wants to wish you well on your finals this week! On your study break, 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 ornaments and buttons. Follow our Instagram and Facebook pages for more library events.
