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Bracken Library, Architecture Library, Foundational Sciences Library, and Health Library --serving Ball State University.

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In honor of national student employee appreciation week, come to the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room (Bracken Library, room 210) to view two new exhibits showcasing amazing Special Collections materials, curated by two Ball State University student employees!

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#UnboxingBracken 📦 We’re in #Archives and #SpecialCollections to highlight an 1878 #firstedition of Studer's Popular Ornithology. With 160 stunning plates and coverage of ~700 birds, it's one of the earliest comprehensive bird studies in North America.

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Taking a break isn’t a setback—it helps you recharge 💡
Stop by the lower level of Bracken Library to unwind with our 🎮 video games and 🎲 board games!
#MentalHealthMatters #StudyBreak #BallState

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TONIGHT @ 6PM 📍BL 104! Yap Sesh with the Libraries: Free Pizza & Giveaways!

Calling all Ball State students! Join the University Libraries Ambassadors (ULA) for a fun, informal "Yap Sesh with the Libraries"! Come hang out, share your ideas and thoughts about the libraries.

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The University Libraries Ambassadors (ULA) is hosting the first ever Yap Sesh with the Libraries, and we want you there! If you're a BSU student, come share your thoughts Wednesday, April 8th, 6pm @ Bracken Library room 104.

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❤️ Thank you, Cardinals!
This OBSD, your generosity made a real difference for University Libraries. Because of you, we can continue supporting students, learning, and discovery across campus. We are so grateful for every gift which helped us hit our 25-gift challenge goal.

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"#BecauseofBallState I've found a community that has included me, supported me, and helped me grow & fullfill my goals to educate our students & broader community about information literacy." -Amy Petts, Associate Dean for Strategic Engagement & Learning

#OneBallState

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"#BecauseofBallState I help turn behind-the-scenes work into real impact." -Ray Novotny, Library Administrative Services Assistant

Just a few hours left to make your gift on this #OneBallState day!

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"#BecauseofBallState I am learning a second language- Spanish! So, this year on #OneBallState Day, I'm donating to the University Libraries AND the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, so we can keep providing the best resources and learning experiences to students!"

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🎉 It’s officially One Ball State Day! 🎉
Today, Cardinals everywhere are coming together to support the areas that matter most, including University Libraries. Every gift helps us support students through access, research, and welcoming spaces. https://t.co/cYeqQYLIk7

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Calling all Ball State students! Join the University Libraries Ambassadors (ULA) for a fun, informal "Yap Sesh with the Libraries"! Come hang out, share your ideas, and enjoy FREE Pizza, Swag, and Giveaways!

Wednesday, April 8th, 6:00 PM, BL 104

We can't wait to see you there!

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Don’t miss your chance to win one of these adorable Squishmallow cardinals at Anti-Procrastination Night! Just head to Bracken Library on Monday, March 30 from 7 to 9 PM, enjoy some refreshments, engage in focused productivity sessions, and get help with your projects.

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Do you need any assistance in completing or starting your research for a paper or assignment? Ask a Librarian today! #AskaLibrarian

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This Women’s History Month, explore our Tiny Case Exhibit honoring Jo Ann M. Gora—pioneering leader and former president of Ball State University (2004–2014).
Visit Archives & Special Collections in Bracken Library, Room 210 to see this exhibit and more!

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Reel Stories:"Fair Play"| Mar 25, 2026 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | BB 109

Inspired by Eve Rodsky’s bestselling book, Fair Play explores domestic inequity through her journey and three families striving for balance—revealing how everyday conflicts reflect larger systemic issues worldwide.

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Publishing as a Graduate Student | April 3, 2026 | ⏰3–4:30 p.m. | 📍Virtual

Hear from faculty experts on writing, turning seminar papers into conference papers, and publishing in journals. Plus, discover library tools like Ulrichsweb & Web of Science to find the right outlets.

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#UnboxingBracken 📦 We’re in #Archives and #SpecialCollections to highlight a 1726 #firstedition of “Gulliver’s Travels.” Jonathan Swift’s satirical tale of tiny people and talking horses is a gem of 18th-century literature and is now preserved in our rare book collection.

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🎶 Voice students: discover library resources for vocal music! Join Music Librarian Jackson Harmeyer to learn how to find songs & arias in the library and online, plus tools for diction and text translations.
March 23,2026 | ⏰1–1:50 PM
📍Bracken Library, Room 008