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The first floor of the library is under construction as a part of the One Stop project on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. 

University Library to unveil One Stop in June

Paige Brown February 24, 2017

The University Library will welcome the bursars, registrars and financial aid offices into a singular location this summer in an effort to give students easier access.One Stop is the name of the service...

On the 12th floor of the Kent State University Library is the Library Collections and Archives that holds a collection of historic books and items. This book is the oldest printed book in the collection, printed in 1470. Inside are the writings of St. Jerome, in Latin. St. Jerome is the patron saint of librarians and is best known for translating most of the Bible into Latin.

Library top floor houses rare historical documents

Paige Brown February 15, 2017

Located on the top floor of the University Library is Kent State's best kept secret.The Special Collections and Archives preserves primary sources and rare materials for people to learn from in the future.“They’re...

Relieve some stress with this exclusive Kent State-themed coloring page, designed by local artist Audrey Henry. Henry, who created an adult coloring book titled "Selfies," said she thinks the trend is so popular because "people like to feel artistic and indulge in their creative side."

Inside the lines: Community members embrace adult coloring book trend

Benjamin VanHoose September 14, 2016

It may be time to sharpen that old set of coloring pencils.The coloring book — no longer banished solely to elementary school classrooms —has graduated to the mainstream, tapping into a consumer market...

Library draws end-of-semester crowd

Kimberly Laferty May 3, 2016

With finals week just around the corner, it’s quite usual to find Kent State students frantically studying late at the the University Library, which is open 24 hours, Monday through Friday.There are...

Library to host third annual Women in Leadership symposium

Kimberly Laferty March 17, 2016

Kent State University Library will be hosting the third annual Women in Leadership Symposium at 9:00 a.m. on March 30. Karen Hillman, director of marketing and communications, said there will be several...

University library to award $1,000 scholarship

Kimberly Laferty February 9, 2016

Kent State's University Libraries is holding its third annual scholarship competition this semester, to award $1,000 to multiple student recipients.. The first scholarship ever awarded was in spring 2014,...

School of Communication Studies narrows search for new director

Latisha Ellison January 24, 2016

After months of searching, the committee for a new director for the School of Communication Studies has selected four final candidates to give presentations explaining their vision for the school over...

Kent Free Library hosts ‘study hall’

Kate Chilson April 27, 2015

The Kent Free Library is creating a “study hall” for Kent State students to come to during finals week.From May 2 to May 7, Kent Free Library’s Café and Carnegie Section will be transformed into...

University Library to host “Final Paper Cram Jam”

Nick Boone April 26, 2015

The Writing Commons will host a “Final Paper Cram Jam” to help students with final writing assignments from April 27 to May 1.The multi-day event will take place outside the Writing Commons on the...

MuseLab to open new Literary Legends exhibit

Nick Boone April 6, 2015

The School of Library and Information Science’s MuseLab will host a new exhibit, “(Non)Fiction: Literary Legends Unbound,” on Wednesday, April 15, with a reception for the opening from 6 p.m. to...

Kent State libraries to celebrate Student Appreciation Day

Nick Boone March 15, 2015

The Kent State University Libraries will host Student Appreciation day on March 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to thank students for their support and celebrate students’ successes. This year’s theme is...

Patrick Markovich (left) and Sarah Holmes (right) work at the Performing Arts Library. Kent State's libraries have librarians in each department available to help students with research.

Who’s your subject librarian? Your academic research process just got easier

Olivia Young October 19, 2014

University Libraries employs subject librarians designated for each academic department at Kent State in support of teaching and research.Subject librarians are available for all students — undergraduate...