Union Adventist University Library

The Union Adventist University library is closed for the summer while we install new furniture and re-catalog our print collection. We look forward to serving you in August!

The Union College Library will be closed all day on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, so that staff may attend required Colloquium events. Thank you for understanding!

All circulation and Heritage Room services will be closed on July 12, 2023. If you need to check out materials, please come visit us today. We normally close at 4pm, however, will stay open until 5pm this evening. Thank you for understanding!

Come say hi!

Meecko, the library gecko, has a new piece of furniture: a clock tower. And it comes with a mystery. The ceramic art is signed “E.C. ‘08.” Who is E.C.? A quick scan of old Peanut Galleries came up with at least five possibilities, but we need your help in the comments to find the right one.

Years ago, Tawnya Skinner discovered this kiln-fired clock tower in a thrift shop, and immediately bought it for her mother. It decorated Linda Skinner’s bookshelves in the Advancement Office until her retirement. Rediscovering the artwork while cleaning out her garage, Linda knew it needed to find a new purpose and offered it to Union's library. From pottery homework to office art to gecko furniture, this little clock tower has had an unexpected life, but who is the original artist?

Meecko has a similar tale of rehoming. His first owner was a former student, but with the uncertainty of post-graduation life, she didn't feel she could provide the best home for a pet. She passed Meecko on to a younger student. He graduated this May, and facing the same dilemma, offered Meecko to Marcia Nordmeyer, the reference and circulation assistant in the library. Already having lived at college long enough to earn a degree, the leopard gecko made the leap from student to staff. Now Meecko sits in Marcia's office where he helps her greet students.

At Union College, we appreciate all of the gifts that keep our campus running and shining. And though monetary gifts generally have the largest impact (ucollege.edu/give), we think Meecko and his clock tower will bring a lot of joy.

By Scott Cushman, digital communication director

Union College students and employees are fully embracing National Poetry Month. It's kind of hard not to!

February is almost here, and we just can't wait! We have a few fresh-off-the-press copies of Social Justice and Emancipation to share. See you soon!

The library is also closed. Stay cozy, friends!

Union College is closed today (Wednesday, January 18) due to dangerous winter weather. Learn more at http://ow.ly/cwn650MtMrE

The Union College library is closed until January 4, 2022.

If you have an URGENT library-related need, please send us a DM.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Today we honor an absolute legend of this library, Mitzi Wiggle. All are welcome to visit our Heritage Room display for your daily dose of laughter, nostalgia, and of course, Vitamin M.

Your inner child is begging for a trip to the library.

The Reference and Instruction Librarian develops and provides reference and library instruction to diverse groups of students, faculty, staff and community visitors, using modalities suited to the individual, classroom, or online environments.

Details here: https://ugroups.ucollege.edu/job_posting?uid=2fd45937-4b2d-11ed-bceb-0e3e5d452619&r=1

Union College seeks a Library Director that oversees the administration of the library, long-term planning for library resources and services, and represents the library in committees external to the library.

Details here: https://ugroups.ucollege.edu/job_posting?uid=b244ed99-bf20-11ec-9e75-0acdec7e683b&r=1

Let's GO, Warriors!

Stay tuned for celebratory mirth when we reach 1,000.

Yes, we're all still mad about Prince Caspian, the 2008 abomination of the big screen. What film absolutely DISRESPECTED a beloved book for you?

Library hours for August 14-21, 2022!

Normal summer hours will resume Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Scroll to see our prizes!

The library’s hours are changing for the winter break 2/10 - 2/13. Normal hours will resume 2/14.

Thank you to all who participated in the Winter Reading Challenge! Updates on prizes will come soon! Happy Spring semester!

Union college students and staff and any student from a MAU academy, don’t forget about our Winter Reading Challenge!

All you have to do is read a book, chat with a librarian and let them know your name, what book you read, who it was by, who you think should read the book, and what school you’re from.

We have great prizes this year! Let us know if you need any book recommendations!

This years Winter Reading Challenge is starting November 22! It is open to all Union College Students and Employees!

This year we are also holding a MAUC Academy Winter reading challenge. Information regarding the academy challenge has been sent to the English Departments of each school. If interested in this challenge please email [email protected] for details.

Stop by the library to celebrate our veterans and service members today! This event is open to students, employees, and community members of Union College and College View! If you are unable to come in person, feel free to leave a comment and we will put it in a card for you!

Stop by anytime between 4-7 pm! We hope to see you here!

We are so excited to be working with the International Club and their Hispanic Liaison, Samuel Ortiz on this reading challenge!

Stop by the library to check out a book so that you can be entered into the drawing, and to learn more about Hispanic heritage and culture!

Our summer reading program meets on alternate Fridays at 10:30 a.m. It's free for readers aged 6 to 10 and includes crafts, prizes, and snacks! There are virtual and online elements as well as take-home activities that focus on the Fruit of the Spirit. The next in-person event is on July 23.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend! Stay safe!

Want to help build the library collection? Comment below what you’re reading this summer!