Oakland University’s Kresge Library has been a part of the University since 1961, and is increasingly growing its collections. One new collection offered is the Gaylor Collection.
“The Gaylor Collection...
Studying can be a difficult time for students, especially during their preparation for final exams. With the stress levels high and the morale low, mindless studying can feel unfulfilling or as if it does...
Located inside Oakland University’s Kresge Library is the Oakland University Writing Center (OUWC), a free service that helps students with any step of the writing process. Whether one is looking for...
On July 5, Kresge Library transitioned to a new integrated library system (ILS) called FOLIO. An acronym for “The Future of Libraries is Open,” FOLIO is an open-source software (OSS) aiming to collaborate...
The fourth floor of Kresge Library is ideal for group study, which gives students the opportunity to talk among friends and peers — but how loud is too loud?
In the Library Users’ Rights and Responsibilities,...
Kresge Library was recognized and celebrated on May 12 in honor of the 60th anniversary of its dedication to Oakland University. The event featured guest speakers of the past and present telling their...
As the mask mandate lifts outside of designated areas on campus (we’ll still be wearing ours, thanks though) on March 20, some new mandates are swooping in to take its place.
1) You actually have...
Kresge Library is celebrating its 60th anniversary and inviting the community to come celebrate with them. With events and exhibits happening all school year, the library is focused on highlighting their...
New York playwright Kenneth Jones returned to Oakland University for a staged reading of his play “Alabama Story” on Saturday, Aug. 21 on the lawn of the John Dodge House. The event was a fundraiser...
Oakland University welcomes a new Dean of University Libraries, Polly Boruff-Jones. Kresge Library administration is a launching pad for academics, and Boruff-Jones is balancing improvements, OU’s roots...
Oakland University is looking for local voices to fill its archives in Kresge Library. The course of the COVID-19 pandemic changed many lives, and OU aims to form a record of experiences with photos, screenshots,...
Kresge Library has come a long way since it began as a place to study and borrow books. The library offers DVDs, laptops, various cables and even board games. However, always looking for innovation, the...
