You might call these the library’s best kept secrets, but the library wants all the Oxford Community to know about these resources. Using your Emory credentials, you can create accounts for New York Times, Wall Street Journal and now the Atlanta-Journal Constitution! To register for these accounts, check out ours newspaper guide. If that is Read More …
May 1st is International Workers Day. It is also known as May Day or Labour Day in some countries. It was chosen by the American Federation of Labor to begin a general strike in the United States in 1886 for the 8 hour work day that culminated in the Haymarket Massacre a few days later Read More …
Oxford College Library honors Black History Month by uplifting and celebrating the rich culture and history of Black people in the United States. The contributions Black people have made to culture, literature, art, and other disciplines continues to inspire and delight all who experience the products of Black excellence. In honor of Black History Month, Read More …
Looking for something to read in 2025? Oxford College Library has got you covered. Start your year off right with these new books to start the new year! All of these titles have just hit our shelves and are available to check out today! Better, faster, farther: How Running Changed Everything We Read More …
As you may know, Finals Season is officially upon us! But fear not, Oxford College Library has got what you need to study hard and destress even harder. Here is a Final Exam Survival Kit with essential library resources for you to ace your finals and sail smoothly to the end of the semester. Library Read More …
According to the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), Transgender Awareness Week is a week in which transgender individuals, organizations, and their allies help their communities better understand the trans community and shed light on the issues they face. Transgender Awareness Week takes place annually on November 13th-19th leading up to Transgender Day of Read More …
Banned Books Week is a campaign launched by the American Library Association in 1982 to draw attention to a rise in efforts to restrict access to information shared by libraries, bookstores, and schools. This past week from September 22nd to September 28th was Banned Books Week this year. It is usually celebrated in the last week of Read More …
The month of April is Arab – American Heritage Month. This month exists to acknowledge, uplift, and celebrate our Arab community. To celebrate and highlight this beautiful culture, we have curated a list of works created by Arab authors that we recommend. Minor Detail by Arabia Shibli describes the Palestinian experience of life under Read More …
April 2nd – 8th is Autism Acceptance and Awareness Week. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disability that affects 1 in 100 people in the world. It is characterized by issues with socialization and communication, repetitive behaviors and interests. To celebrate Autistic people and their caregivers, we have gathered a list of books and resources we can Read More …
Find yourself running short on time? No worries, us too! But you can still make time to sit down and lose yourself in a good book. If you still want the accomplishment of finishing a book without dedicating long stretches of time to do so, pick up a short read! We have put together a Read More …
Welcome to Oxford new students and welcome back returning students! With a new semester starting we wanted to provide you with a Library Starter Kit to help you start your semester right. Library Spaces: Looking for a place to study or meet with your club? Book a library study room. Library study rooms are located Read More …
Looking for something to do when taking a break from studying? See what our Library Leaders recommend you check out. Games: Secret Hitler Recommended by Joy Hsieh This strategic game can be played with up to 10 people and the goal is to find who the Secret Hitler is among the players. Everybody plays a Read More …
