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Explore USU Libraries' must-read picks for Disability Pride Month this July. Browse the list now.

The USU Libraries Open Access Fund is reopening July 1–10. Click to learn more!

We are excited to welcome USU's Summer Citizens! Check out this helpful guide to get the most of out of the library.

Explore food, culture, and what we eat with this month's curated reading list. Browse now.

Borrow ebooks and audiobooks free this summer with Libby through USU Libraries.

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with USU Libraries' May reading recommendations. Explore now.

Explore the legacy of Brigham Young College—free exhibit opens April 23 at USU!

Relax during finals at the Library, April 22–24—free drop-in events, activities & resources!

Discover USU Libraries' curated reads for Arab American Heritage Month. Explore now!

Celebrate National Parks Week April 18–25 with films, exhibits, and rare collections!

Learn how to protect your research and spot predatory journals. Join our copyright workshop!

Learn podcast editing with Audacity — free workshop March 25th at the Innovation Hub!

Join the Student Book Club March 28th to discuss The Haunting of Hill House. Free snacks, great conversation!

Explore Buffalo Bill's ties to the Latter-day Saints! Free lecture March 25. Join us!

Explore folk song archives March 20, 1:30 PM in LIB 101. Learn more about memory and song.

Learn how Open Education Resources can save you money on textbooks—plus get free swag & snacks!

Check out USU Libraries' curated list of must-reads for Women's History Month!

Beat midterm stress at USU Libraries on March 3rd. Crafts, trivia, and more!

Attend the Fife Honor Lecture at the Merrill-Cazier library with Katherine Borland on March 18!

Join the Student Book Club Feb 28 to discuss The Raven Boys. Free snacks, great conversation!

Access USU Libraries resources statewide—books, databases, and more. Start exploring!

Podcasting & 3D printing workshops Feb 11 & 18. Lunch included. Register now!

Data management workshop Feb 5—Learn organization, backup & sharing. Register now!

Join our Student Book Club! Free snacks, great discussion, and new friends await. January 31st!

Speed Teching Workshop Jan 21—Learn VR, studios & more for research. Register now!

Discover inspiring books to spark creativity and fuel your next creative project.

Celebrate Black History Month with curated reads from USU Libraries. Browse now!

Celebrate Public Domain Day with us at the library on January 13th, featuring events and activities highlighting works that have entered the public domain.

Open Access Funding from USU Libraries is open Jan 5–12. Don’t miss the deadline

Add your voice to Intermountain Song Trails and help preserve our region’s musical heritage.

Destress during finals with USU Library activities, live streams, and study resources.

USU Libraries is extending online chat hours Dec 2, 3, and 4 to support students’ research projects.

Reunion recap celebrating the Fife family’s lasting folklore legacy at USU Libraries.

Need to tell others about your all-time favorite book? Join our Book Club and share with us!

Support USU researchers—volunteer at the Fall 2025 Student Research Symposium. Sign up today!

Celebrate Manatee Awareness Month at USU Libraries—stop by to learn and get involved!

Learn how to protect your research and spot predatory journals. Join our copyright workshop!

Join us November 12th as Dr. Margaret Brucia discusses her new biography of May Swenson

Grad students: join a fun design workshop with USU Libraries to share ideas and enjoy pizza!

Discover why Open Access matters. Join USU Libraries in celebrating open research access!

Discover the science of conversation with Dr. Stephanie Borrie at Merrill-Cazier Library.

Join USU’s Student Book Club—read Mexican Gothic and connect over stories and snacks!

Create your own zine, eat some pizza, and explore your creative side in the Innovation Hub!

Explore 14 challenged titles for Banned Books Week and see why these stories matter.

Take a study break! Join us for midterm trivia, ghost art, and use extended online chat help.

Discover Hispanic and Latinx voices this month. Browse our reading recommendations for October!

Transform student research skills: faculty workshop Dec 3rd with $250 stipend. Apply by Oct 3.

Celebrate National Archives Month with USU Libraries! Explore stunning digital collections of historic photography, Western literature, and rare 19th-century imagery—all available online.

Learn everything you need about Special Collections & Archives using this handy survival guide!

Free Constitution Day celebration Sept 17, 11am-1pm! Get pocket Constitutions & government info.

Learn more about Pride with inspiring LGBTQIA+ books. Find your next great read at USU Libraries!

Boost your focus with curated Spotify study playlists from USU Aggie Radio. Perfect study vibes!

It’s a new semester! Stop by the New Books Lounge for a relaxing time with fun and refreshments!

Explore USU's animal legacy in new Special Collections exhibit celebrating veterinary program launch

Join USU students’ Farm Literature exhibit exploring agricultural stories opening Sept 15.

Help USU Archives find GUS the Bull—share your memories, photos, and stories today!

Explore new tech, tools, and spaces at USU's upgraded Innovation Hub in Merrill-Cazier Library

Celebrate poet Charles Potts with a lecture, reading, and rare archives on August 9

Explore paleontology government docs at Merrill-Cazier Library from August 1 to September 5!

Browse our curated list of great reads celebrating Disability Pride, featuring books and resources that highlight disability experiences, voices, and achievements.

Explore how music therapy shapes memory, healing, and community in Cache Valley.

Learn how the USU Libraries helps archive 9,000+ federal education datasets with Data Rescue Project.

Explore USU Library After Hours: games, prizes, pizza, and a wild mechanical bull ride!

Upgrade alert: USU Libraries will debut a new catalog and search system on June 18, bringing improved discovery features and a more streamlined search experience for library users.

Explore Special Collections and the Innovation Hub at USU’s Summer Citizens Library Event.

Pick one of our summer reads and win a free prize by participating in this library reading promotion, featuring selected titles and opportunities to enjoy reading while earning rewards.

Richard E. Turley Jr. explores LDS team history at 2025 Arrington Lecture, Sept 18 at USU.

Explore early American folklore through rare archives at USU Libraries Special Collections.

USU students, faculty & staff now get free digital access to The New York Times for news & learning.

USU’s Open Access Fund updates prioritize research impact and student success.

Organize your research with Zotero using USU Libraries’ guide, which offers tips on managing sources, creating citations, and building bibliographies more efficiently.

Access thousands of free ebooks and audiobooks anywhere with USU Libraries' digital reading app for summer

Take a break during finals week at USU Libraries with snacks, crafts, and stress relief activities.

USU alum explores history of beer cans and consumer culture in spring library lecture.

Discover the true story behind fairy tales—explore our magical Fairy Tale Collections today!

Join us Wednesday, March 26th at 12 pm to learn how generative AI can enhance your learning!

Join our workshop on Monday, April 7th and learn how to bring your research to life with interactive maps!

Visit our table in the Merrill-Cazier library to learn tips and tricks on how you can save money with Open Educational Resources!

We now offer a helpful guide for those wanting to find archived federal data!

Midterms can be stressful, so let us help! Stop by the library March 3 - 4 to take a break, unwind, and de-stress from the week!

Attend the lecture at the all-new Hydroponics display in the Merrill-Cazier library!

Slip on your best boots, your favorite denim shirt, and get ready to wear your heart on your sleeve with Special Collections & Archives' Western Cowboy Poetry Collection!

February 10 - 14, 2025 is Love Data Week! Join us for informative sessions designed to help your data management.

USU Libraries has a new subscription to Covidence, a tool to streamline systematic reviews and evidence synthesis!

Join us at the Merrill-Cazier to learn about Public Domain Day! Psst... We'll have snacks and free buttons for you to create!

Check out the unique intersection between boardgames and religion in this fascinating exhibit located in the Merrill-Cazier library!

Learn about all the library has to support student life and well-being at USU.

The Office of Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence is now located in the Merrill-Cazier Library.

The Honors Program invites Honors students to tour the exciting opportunities at the USU Innovation Hub!

Do you have thoughts about the 2024 Presidential Election? Special Collections & Archives wants to hear your perspective for an oral history project!

Learn about the spooky vampire memorabilia found in the all-new Norine Dresser Collection!

It's National Archives Month! Learn about the fascinating, and sometimes spooky, digital collections from USU Library!

Check out Brent Wilson's decades-long art exhibit located in the main atrium of the Merrill-Cazier Library!

Explore the Bear Lake Monster legend in this digital collection featuring folklore, newspaper articles, and more from USU's Special Collections & Archives.

Check out this new digital collection and exhibit that document the 150 years history of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Cache Valley!

This digital exhibition is a journey to unveiling the often unknown, dismissed, and even hidden excellence of African Americans in the US. 

Put on your best boots, denim shirt, and wear your heart on your sleeve with Special Collections & Archives' Western Cowboy Poetry Collection!

The Friends of the Topaz Museum is proud to present a selection of Topaz Stories, a collection of narratives from Topaz survivors and descendants. This exhibit is on display now!

Did you know we have a huge collection of graphic novels? Check out this list of our favorite ones!

The Library and USU have many resources to help our Aggie family take care of their mental health. Check out this guide for resources!

Check out the newest digital exhibit examining I-15's historic impact on Salt Lake City's West Side!

The Library is honoring the 100 year anniversary since Old Ephraim's reign came to an end. See the exhibit in the atrium now through Sept. 25!

University Libraries is proud to present “Weavings,” an exhibit featuring the work of Associate Dean of USU Libraries Jeanne Davidson.

Artists creatively explore their relationship to the Utah landscape in this new exhibit on display in the atrium of the Merrill-Cazier Library.

Explore this new oral history collection about the history of Logan's favorite ski resort!

Celebrate Black History Month! Enrich your education with books by Black authors available to check out from USU Libraries.

Opioid abuse is a serious problem across the United States, and Utah is no exception. See what USU is doing to raise opioid abuse awareness.

Check out this co-curated exhibit exploring women’s sports and the passage of Title IX.

A digital collection of USU administrators, faculty, staff and student oral histories pertaining to the COVID-19 Pandemic is now live.

Learn about historic photographs that changed and manipulated how the Anglo-American expansion of the West was viewed in this exhibit.

Explore his digital collection of posters and broadsides documenting the poetic and aesthetic revolution of the Beat Movement.

An exhibit on the history of the Aggie Creamery is currently on display in the Merrill-Cazier Library.

A new digital exhibit explores Dr. Chris Conte's work alongside historical photographs of the Usambara mountains in Tanzania.

Kamp Kit, an exhibit exploring the history of outdoor recreation and gear, is on display at the Merrill-Cazier Library through mid October.

USU undergraduate history students uncovered the rich history of Logan's Island Market. Learn more about the project and the Libraries' digital exhibit.

USU Libraries’ Outdoor Recreation Catalogs & Magazines collection represents an ongoing effort to collect outdoor publications.

Easily manage your research with Zotero, a free citation tool that collects, organizes, and cites your sources. Get started in three simple steps.

This exhibit explores Iranian-American lives in Southern California, home to the largest Iranian diasporic population for more than four decades.

This digital collection highlights select letters and papers of Jack London, legendary author of adventure classics such as Call of the Wild and White Fang.

The Climate Challenge oral history collection documents the experiences of members of the USU scientific community and their perspectives on climate change and communities.

This collection provides access to student publications, classroom material, photos, and more related to the Intermountain Indian School

Join us for the Arrington Mormon History Lecture with Benjamin E. Park on Sept. 24!

Utah Brews explores the history of the Becker Brewing and Malting Company of Ogden, the longest continuously operating brewing company in Utah.

Learn how USU Eastern honors community legacies through a multigenerational campus display.

St. Anne’s Retreat in Logan Canyon has been the destination for legend-tripping for the last fifty years. This exhibit explores the meaning behind these legends and how they are maintained through local culture and oral traditions.