Library Summer Break Hours
Wednesday, June 7 – Sunday, June 11
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
Wednesday, June 12 – Sunday, September 3
Monday – Thursday: 9am – 4pm
Friday: 9am – 2pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
CLOSED Independence Day Holiday:
Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4
CLOSED Labor Day:
Monday, September 4
The Library’s virtual book display on Black Joy contains links to books, ebooks, videos, and other resources on music, dance, poetry, cooking, and more! Check out our materials online through this link:
Library Finals Hours, Spring Term 2023
Saturday, June 3: Noon – 12 am;
Sunday, June 4: 11am – 12 am;
Monday, June 5: 8am – 10pm;
Tuesday, June 6: 8am – 10pm.
Library Summer Break Hours
Wednesday, June 7 – Sunday, June 11
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
Wednesday, June 12 – Sunday, September 3
Monday – Thursday: 9am – 4pm
Friday: 9am – 2pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
CLOSED Independence Day Holiday: Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4
CLOSED Labor Day: Monday, September 4
Relax and relieve some stress by spending a few minutes petting a furry animal friend! Therapy dogs will visit the Kalamazoo College Library lobby on Thursday, June 1 from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. De-stress a bit with a canine companion before finals week kicks in.
Date: Thursday, June 1
Time: 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Upjohn Library Commons Lobby
The Library’s hours change for Memorial Day:
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day): Noon – 10pm.
Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 30. Enjoy the day!
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. You can take action for biodiversity and check out the Library’s collection of materials on:
We also have an Environmental Studies Research Guide for you! Happy International Day for Biological Diversity!
AntiRacism Reading Knook
Join us on Tuesday, May 16th in the ARRK Meeting Space at 11:30 a.m. ET to discuss the concluding chapter of Reckoning: Kalamazoo College Uncovers Its Racial and Colonial Past (10 pages total) by Anne Dueweke. If you are unable to attend the discussion, please feel free to post your thoughts on the chapter in the ARRK Meeting Space.
For further details on the AntiRacism Reading Knook, see the ARRK (AntiRacism Reading Knook) on the Inclusive Excellence website.
The AntiRacism Reading Knook (ARRK) is a collaboration between the K College library staff and our Inclusive Excellence (KCIE) leadership team. This initiative is NOT a book club, but seeks to facilitate campus-wide engagement with the books in the KCIE Reading for Change book collection. This collection was created to encourage learning about and facilitate greater access to antiracism information to all members of the campus community.
For further information on #ARRK see the KCIE AntiRacism Reading Knook page. To volunteer to lead one of these sessions complete the ARRK Discussion Leader application.
Now you can see what the library has on display on the first floor — even months later!
We are keeping track of the books on our first floor display shelves and have created virtual displays so you can find these books later.
These virtual displays also include new books we’ve added to the collection.
Check out our ERACCE Resources, Native American Heritage Resources, Climate Change Resources, and more!
Not sure where to start your research? Try our Research Toolkit!
Become a more confident researcher with our tips on preparation, finding resources, evaluating information, and citations.
Librarians are available for individual consultations via Microsoft Teams or in person. Make an Appointment or email us at reference@kzoo.edu!
Want to know more about using your library? Check out our helpful videos on Microsoft Stream!
Recently libraries have experienced a significant increase in state and local book challenges, where a person or group objects to library materials and attempts to remove or restrict them from libraries and classrooms. According to the American Library Association, a record 2,571 unique titles were targeted for censorship in 2022, a 38% increase over the 1,858 unique titles targeted for censorship in 2021. Challenged books often contain content relating to race, LGBTQ issues, sexuality, and other themes important to social justice. Recent challenges have attempted to criminalize teachers and librarians for including these titles in library collections.
While most book challenges take place in public and school libraries, the Kalamazoo College Library recognizes that today’s elementary and secondary school students are tomorrow’s college students, and they need access to these titles. We also support our own students and faculty in researching these issues. This is why we have intentionally purchased some of the most challenged books of 2023. You can find them through Library OneSearch or through our Display of Banned Books.
These books are also accessible through MeLCat and Interlibrary Loan for readers in Michigan and around the country. By purchasing these titles, we express our support for librarians and teachers who are dealing with censorship while trying to support their students.
