In-Person Memorial Day Weekend Hours

Swilley Library & Tarver Library

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

Sunday, May 29, our in-person services will close early at 6:00 PM, and our services will remain closed on Monday, May 30. 

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

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World Day for Cultural Diversity

World Day for Cultural Diversity

The Mercer University Libraries is excited to celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on Saturday, May 21. Watch the Q&A videos featuring Dr. Ansley Booker, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives and Felix Jelen, the Assistant Vice President of Global Engagement. Both of them discuss why cultural diversity is important at Mercer University. Also, take a look at the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Collection in Kanopy, which is accessible through the library. For more information about World Day for Cultural Diversity, visit the United Nations website.

World Day for Cultural Diversity

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In-Person Summer Semester Hours

The Mercer University Libraries’ summer semester hours will change for the summer semester beginning May 23:

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

Douglas Center & Henry 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

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Congratulations Graduates!

We are so proud of you and your accomplishments on the road to receiving your degree!

To celebrate our graduating Bears, check out the bulletin boards at the Atlanta, Henry, and Douglas libraries. You can also stop by the display table to grab some candy and write what you’ll miss about the Mercer University Libraries.

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In-Person Semester Break Hours*

Swilley Library & Tarver Library

Beginning May 8 and continuing through May 22, Mercer University Libraries will modify our in-person hours for the semester break. 

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Closed
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed

 

*24/7 spaces will be available via Bear Card

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RAC Survey Drawing Winner
RAC Survey Drawing Winner

RAC Survey Drawing Winner

Congratulations to Janay Williams! She is the winner of the RAC survey drawing! Thank you to all of the students, faculty, and staff who participated in our survey during National Library Week.

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In-Person Hours for Easter Weekend 2022

The Mercer University Libraries will modify our hours for the upcoming Easter Holiday Weekend from Thursday, April 14 through Sunday, April 17. 

Swilley Library & Tarver Library

  • Thursday, April 14   8 AM – 5 PM
  • Friday, April 15         CLOSED
  • Saturday, April 16    CLOSED
  • Sunday, April 17       6 PM – 10 PM
* 24/7 study spaces will be open and accessible via Bear Card
 

Douglas Center & Henry Center

  • Thursday, April 14   2 PM – 8 PM
  • Friday, April 15         CLOSED
  • Saturday, April 16    CLOSED
  • Sunday, April 17       CLOSED
NI Easter Weekend Hours 2022 (3)

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Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Student Research Award 2022

The Mercer University Libraries has awarded the 2022 Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Student Research Award to Priyal Bagwe for “Intranasal Vaccination with Inactivated Gonorrhea Vaccine Induces Immunity in Mice.”

The runner-up is Suhani Patel for “Tolvaptan: A Disease-Modifying Therapy for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.”

The Swilley Award recognizes excellence in research for students in all disciplines who study on the Atlanta campus, Regional Academic Centers, or in distance programs. This award is given in conjunction with the Atlanta Research Conference. 

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Image of the three women smiling
Image of the three women smiling

Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award 2022

The Mercer University Libraries has awarded the 2022 Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award to Amelia Patrick for her project “India’s Gender Gap in Secondary Education: An Analysis of Cultural Factors” for her IAF 400 (Senior Capstone) course, with Dr. Eimad Houry as faculty support.

Evelyn Johnson has been chosen and the runner-up for “Merge and Move Out: The Cultural Homogenization of the Russian Jewish Immigrant in World War 1” from the HIS 495 (Senior Research Seminar) course, with Dr. Abigail Dowling as faculty support. Honorable mention is awarded to Kendall Webb  for “Elaine: A Forgotten Legacy” for the HIS 295 (Historian’s Craft) course, with Dr. Matt Harper as faculty support.

The Edmonds Award recognizes excellence in undergraduate research projects that incorporate the use of the University Libraries’ collections and services and demonstrate exceptional information literacy skills on the part of the undergraduate researcher. The intent of the Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award is to celebrate student engagement in original research in all academic disciplines and to promote extensive and meaningful use of library resources and services.

The award honors long-time librarian and student mentor, Valerie B. Edmonds, whose tireless service to students and faculty over a thirty-year career exemplified passion and commitment to scholarship and research.

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