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Next week is our BLISS event featuring Brandon Koons, the head coach of women’s soccer here at Otterbein! Join us in LIB 118 on Wed 6/17, from 12-1 pm. Admission & parking is free -- go to https://t.co/YcVCuTwQ6B for the campus parking map, and feel free to bring your lunch too!

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The following titles are now available!

- The Transition by Kelli Tennant

- Undrowned by Alexis Pauline Gumbs

- The Women of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream

- A Girl Is a Body of Water by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

- This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel

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We are excited to offer the titles chosen by the 2026 recipients of the Bread and Roses Award! The award was established in 1992 to recognize contributions to women's studies at Otterbein. Congratulations to this year's recipients, and thanks for your hard work!

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Save the date now! We will be in LIB 118 on Wednesday, June 17, from 12 to 1 pm.

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In the year that the World Cup comes to the USA, with games hosted in 11 major cities, we are honored that this Brownbag Lunch Information Summer Session (BLISS) will feature Brandon Koons, Head Coach, Women’s Soccer at Otterbein University.

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His book, Stop Breaking My Future Players: A College Soccer Coach’s Plea to Coaches, Parents and Referees focuses on youth sports and its dynamics spanning topics of physical and mental health to each stakeholder’s responsibilities to healthy pathways forward.

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Ever wondered what we have in the archive? Check out this photo from Otterbein's Summer 1992 theater production of Into the Woods! We have these photos, brochures (like the one in the background), and many more in the archive on the lower level. Tell us what you'd like to see!

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Did you know that you can now access the Times Literary Supplement Archive with your Courtright Memorial Library account? It's a great database resource for many areas of research. Be sure to check it out and let us know what you find!

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Staff will still be reachable from 9am to 6pm via phone [phone]), via chat (on our website), and via email at [email protected] or [email protected] (for account questions). We apologize for any inconvenience, and we hope you have a great week!

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This week, we have had to adjust our hours to accommodate a staff conference, training, and the holiday weekend. Please note that we open at 1:30pm on Tuesday 5/19, close at 4pm on Friday 5/22, and are closed all day on Saturday 5/23 through Monday 5/25 for Memorial Day.

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On Thursday 5/21, the building will be fully closed (including 24/7 pick up lockers and book drops) for an all-day training. You're likely to see emergency vehicles, but there is no need to worry as it is just due to the training. Be sure to check out your items ahead of time!

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You can always check our online catalog with OneSearch, or come up to the front desk for assistance. Not sure where to start? Browse our displays all throughout the library for some ideas!

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We have so much more in our collection beyond course materials! Whether you want to explore a new novel or research your niche interest, we're here to help you find what you're looking for.

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...the important role of bird migrations in Ohio and local ecosystems, and threats to birds such as window strikes. Attendees will be able to take home window strike mitigation supplies to make their own homes as bird-safe as possible.

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Join us TOMORROW for a Brownbag Lunch Informational Summer Session (BLISS) at the Courtright Memorial Library from 12-1 in LIB 118! Bring your lunch and join Otterbein's Dr. Bennett Grooms, winner of the 2023 New Teacher of the Year award, as he discusses birds...

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We are so proud of our graduates! We hope that you have a wonderful summer and wish you the best for your journey ahead. Remember that no matter where you go or what you do, you will always be welcome at the library. Congratulations!

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Congrats, you made it to the last day of finals! Here are our updated regular hours for the summer. Remember to stay connected through our ongoing programs, and have a wonderful summer!

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...the important role of bird migrations in Ohio and local ecosystems, and threats to birds such as window strikes. Attendees will be able to take home window strike mitigation supplies to make their own homes as bird-safe as possible.

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Join us for a Brownbag Lunch Informational Summer Session (BLISS) at the Courtright Memorial Library on 5/6 from 12-1 in LIB 118! Bring your lunch and join Otterbein's Dr. Bennett Grooms, winner of the 2023 New Teacher of the Year award, as he discusses birds...