The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend!
Library Hours for Independence Day Holiday
Category: Library Announcements
Library Summer Break Hours
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
Library Resources for Black Joy Week
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 Hours for Spring 2023 Finals and Summer Break
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
Therapy Dogs in the Library 10th Week
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
Memorial Day Library Hours
The Library’s hours change for Memorial Day:
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day): Noon – 10pm.
Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 30. Enjoy the day!
May 22 is International Day for Biological Diversity
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 May 2023 Discussion
AntiRacism Reading Knook
ARRK May 2023 Discussion
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.
ARRK aims to:
- reduce barrier to entry into reading antiracism books,
- identify and highlight campus facilitators with experience teaching and/or disciplinary expertise who can provide context and guide discussions of specific texts,
- foster broader relationships among faculty and staff, and thus
- build greater capacity for an inclusive campus through sustained and focused engagement with shared texts.
- help catalyze members of the campus to engage in small group discussions of entire books in the collection (self-organized book clubs, if you will).
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.
Virtual Book Displays
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!
Our Research Toolkit is Here for You
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!
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