Library Blogs

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.

Reflections by Michigan Library Scholars intern SJ Shin on their work on the "Borderless Seed Stories" 2024 MLS project.

July 30th is International Day of Friendship, a special occasion to celebrate the relationships and bonds that tie us together. Accessible through the Library’s OverDrive collection, these reads highlight the beauty of nurturing community, the joys and challenges of friendship, and how to nurture deeper connections.

Julian Creutz's contributions to his Michigan Library Scholars internship, called "Borderless Seed Stories," are outlined, along with what he learned through the project and his thoughts on its impact.

Working with large-scale datasets to understand the effect of library resources on student success raises a number of concerns around individual privacy, data security, and analysis. This blog post, summarizing a recent article in College & Research Libraries, describes a recent grant-funded project at the University of Michigan, discusses the steps we took to address those concerns, and some of the lessons we learned.

As a Michigan Library Scholars intern, I worked on a project about how international students experience the libraries, and what needs international students share and don’t share with American students. The aims of this project are to yield concrete findings to specific research questions and produce recommendations for the U-M Library so we can learn how to more effectively serve international students and make the libraries more inclusive, accessible, and useful spaces for all.

The international undergraduate student population at U-M makes up around 17% of our undergraduate community. To uncover their unique perspectives, U-M library conducted the first campus-wide survey in 2023. As a Michigan Library Scholar and an international student myself, I gained valuable skills and insights into my peers' experiences with the U-M library system, revealing some remarkable findings.