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Raiders of the Lost Archive: Adventures in Film & Media Research



Please plan to attend a presentation by Dr. Richard Ness, professor and author of three books on film: Garden Lounge (Wednesday, January 22, 2pm).






The Return of the Dogs: Wednesday ~ January 29!

WIU Libraries -- Therapy Dogs!

Therapy Dogs at Malpass Library! Come play with some amazing furry friends on Wednesday, January 29 (2-4pm) in the Garden Lounge (main level).

WIU Libraries and the University Counseling Center (UCC) are collaborating to bring therapy dogs to Malpass Library! The initiative is part of the UCC Wellness Wednesday series, which is an effort to help students manage their stress and to promote healthy habits.

This initiative is a part of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, which is an international registry of certified therapy dog teams. This team is based in Galesburg, IL, under the direction of Liz Pagel. For more information, contact Outreach and Engagement Librarian Michelle Holschuh Simmons at mh-simmons@wiu.edu or UCC Counselor Sonja Schmidt at se-schmidt@wiu.edu.

Woof!




Poetry Garden Party Series Continues in February!

WIU Libraries -- Poetry Garden Party


Please join us in the Garden Lounge on Friday, February 7 at noon [AND on Friday, April 11!] for our Poetry Garden Party series. Bring your lunch, and enjoy reading or listening to poetry!




Please comment on the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan of WIU Libraries & General Studies

WIU Libraries & General Studies -- 2024-2029 Strategic Plan


We invite the WIU community -- students, faculty, staff, and administrators -- to review our strategic plan and share your feedback. Your insights are important to ensure our goals meet the needs of our institution and community...




WIU Quad Cities Library Services Desk

WIU Libraries -- Quad Cities Library Services Desk


The WIU-QC Library building is physically closed for spring semester 2025. However, look for us at the second floor atrium desk in Riverfront Hall Monday-Friday between 10am and 3pm. You'll be able to ask questions, pick up materials ordered from other libraries, check out course reserves, and request books from the Quad Cities book collection.