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I created a space saving test tube rack for my lab and bonus desk buddy figurines for the team.

Crocodile on the Sandbank is one of my favorite mystery novels of all time. It's the first in a series about Amelia Peabody, an unconventional Englishwoman in late 19th century Egypt. She and her traveling companion, Evelyn, meet the two Emerson brothers at an archaeological site, and sparks fly between Amelia and the older brother, Radcliffe Emerson. A walking mummy haunts the camp at night, and various accidents happen. Will Amelia figure out what's going on?

Testing out an getting assistance with an original creation for potential entrepreneurial ventures

The Special Collections Research Center is pleased to announce a new exhibit featuring Virginia Woolf's most famous novel, Mrs. Dalloway. This display will open next week in the Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room and will be available from September 3 to December 13.

September is just around the corner and with it comes Library Card Sign-Up Month — a perfect time to discover all the incredible resources the library has to offer! If you didn’t know, your MCard serves as your library card. While you don’t need to sign up for an additional card, this next month is a fantastic time to check out the array of streaming, gaming, and reading materials available here at the University of Michigan Library!

One such resource is the library’s OverDrive collection. Whether you’re searching for academic texts or just some leisurely reads, there’s something for everyone. Check out some of the highlights and discover new favorites!

With the beginning of the semester just under a week away, the move-in overwhelm is in full swing. It’s the perfect time to take a breather and relax before classes begin. Whether you would like to reach your reading goals or simply unwind with a short read, check out these OverDrive titles from the library’s collection - all under 300 pages.

We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of a nine-volume set containing satirical pamphlets, trial accounts, and legal and political commentaries, on the dramatic 1820 trial of Queen Caroline, the estranged wife of George IV, who faced charges of adultery in the House of Lords.

How we designed and built our “nearby on shelf” feature for Library Catalog records.