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Cite those sources right!
Ask a Librarian for citation help at the Research & Information desk (in person or on chat) Saturday, Nov. 22 from noon - 5pm.

We'll tackle those weird resources and give you tips for different styles.
November 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Celebrating the expansion of early voting to SCSU's campus!
New Haven residents can now cast early voting ballots at Schwartz Hall. Read more at the New Haven Independent.
www.newhavenindepend...

Perry Flowers, casting the first ever ballot at SCSU's early voting site. Credit: Thomas Breen photo
October 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Did you know we publish all of @lunduniversity.bsky.social Press's titles #OpenAccess? 📚🔓

This #OAWeek, browse titles on Japanese musical festivals, art and creation in the face of illness, Nordic religion, Swedish environmentalism and more.

Visit manchesterhive today: bit.ly/manchesterhi...
October 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Read the post, then read the book! Available in the Library Circulating Stacks collection. (Check SouthernSearch for call number and check-out status.)
Check out a great interview with Sex is a Spectrum author @anthrofuentes.bsky.social on Against the Grain on @kpfa.org!
Against the Grain

The Biological Inadequacy of the Sex Binary

kpfa.org/episode/agai...
October 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
While the Amazon AWS outage has been fixed, we are still seeing issues with some databases and services. Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any issues, please try again in a few minutes. Contact us via Library Chat if you still have problems.
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Celebrate Wold Mental Health Day and get some self care ideas fro the Library's Self-Care Collection, with both e- and prit books.
libsearch.southernct...
From the Library homepage, click the SouthernSearch link, then go to Collection Discovery in the top nav bar.
October 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This is Banned/Challenged Books Week, aka Freedom to Read Week. Buley has a display of some of the books challenged around the country that are in our own collections. Also please check out the PEN America report on book banning in 2025. pen.org/report/the-n...
October 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Today is Altering! 4-5pm in the Buley Makerspace (ground floor.)
Hemming, darts, adjusting sleeves, subtracting or adding fabric - all basics that you can do to make your clothes fit better.

Bring your own garments and questions, and/or we will discuss some example pieces.
October 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“Children Draw War, Not Flowers”
Meet the curator of this powerful exhibit on Monday, Oct. 6 between 1-3pm in the Library.
More info: calendar.southernct....
The exhibit is open during Library hours (see library website) until the end of October.

And thanks to Carpentry for hanging the pictures!
October 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
WTNH was at Buley Library today covering the CPR training kiosk for World Heart Day! Learn hands-only CPR in the Library through Nov. 6, thanks to Hartford Healthcare and the College of HHS.

www.wtnh.com/news/co...
September 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Sit Down & Write is happening again this semester! Currently scheduled for Thursdays, 3-5pm on Teams, but we're also seeking more facilitators and times! See LibGuides.SouthernCT... for more info, including how to join.
September 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Think the New York Times is just news? Think again! Not only can you find out what a HIIT workout is, but this interactive lets you create your own routine (and save it!)
Gift link, but everyone at SCSU can get a free subscription via the Library: www.nytimes.com/inte...
September 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Celebrate the life of Robert Redford (1936–2025) with these films in the Library's Swank Digital Campus Top 1000.

(From the Library homepage, go to the Find a Database option under the main search box and scroll down to Swank. SCSU login required. Search for Robert Redford or film titles.)
September 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Are you checking news before sharing? Read the Breaking News Checklist from NewsLit.org for ideas and see their website for this poster and lots more. (This poster and more are under Educator - Resources on the site.)
September 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Have something torn, buttons coming off, or thinning fabric? Come by the Buley Makerspace from 4-5pm Monday 9/8 for advice and mending practice. There will be some hand sewing exercises for practice! Part of our Fashion & Refashion series this fall semester.
September 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
What's the #1 question for Week 2? How to print!

Send to the campus printers from anywhere via print.southernct.edu or print@southernct.edu. Then login to a printer to print your file. More info at: HelpDesk.SouthernCT....

Note: the Library does not manage the printers. Please ask IT!
September 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Welcome SCSU New Faculty!

If you didn't get a welcome bag at the New Faculty Orientation Library Tour, stop by the Check-Out desk next week and ask for one. In the meanwhile, check out our Guide for New Faculty at libguides.southernct...

PS. Remember the Library is closed for the long weekend!
August 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Library will be closed for Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday

Online resources are available 24/7.

Submit questions and requests - we'll get back to you first thing Tuesday morning.

Enjoy the weekend (safely!)
August 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Library has most required undergraduate textbooks available for short term check out. Ask at the Check-Out desk on the 1st/main floor of the Library!
More textbooks (older editions and duplicates) are in the Textbook collection at the back of the floor.
August 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Welcome, new students, faculty, & staff, and Welcome back to everyone!

We've got several Week of Welcome events, and a lot more exciting things planned this semester. Follow us for updates!
August 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Leisure Reading theme for July is 'Movies Adapted from Books'! Pick up some of the original books from our Leisure Reading collection: LibGuides.SouthernCT...

Feel more like watching something? Check out the Swank 1000 top movies in the Swank Digital Campus database.

Enjoy (and stay cool!)
July 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Library will be closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. We will be open regular hours, til 7pm, Thursday, July 3 and reopen at 8am on Monday, July 7.
July 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
**New Exhibit**
We picked books from @MentalHealthAmerica's reading list for an exhibit celebrating Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

Visit the Library exhibit and learn more at mhanational.org/july and nami.org/bebemoore
June 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It's hot! Come in to the AC at the Library, and enjoy no-cook recipes via our New York Times subscription (sign up with your Southern email).
cooking.nytimes.com/...
June 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Celebrate Freedom!

The Library will be closed Thursday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth, Freedom Day.

For hours, including holidays, see our website at Library.SouthernCT.edu
June 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM