Walter Schroeder Library

It's 4/14 -- you know what that means! Happy Milwaukee (414) Day. We've collected a handful of library resources to celebrate Milwaukee. View them here: https://libguides.msoe.edu/library-news/blog/The-MSOE-Library-Guide-to-Milwaukee-Day

In honor of National Librarian Day (April 16) I polled our librarians about their favorite books. Come browse our Librarians' Favorite book display in the library, or check out our online guide (https://libguides.msoe.edu/we-love-libraries) for more!

We have sci-fi books. We have sci-fi DVDs. We have journal articles and educational videos on the topic. Find it all in our guide: https://libguides.msoe.edu/science-fiction

Learn about St. Patrick’s Day, Irish history, and the history of engineering with our newest guide: https://libguides.msoe.edu/st-patricks-day

When you come back from spring break, visiting the library will be a little different! You'll need to swipe your MSOE ID card to gain access to the library. Find out more in our blog post: https://libguides.msoe.edu/library-news/blog/Library-access-update-ID-cards-required

Happy Women's History Month! The library has a display of books on the topic, and an online guide to help you find print and digital resources. See the guide here: https://libguides.msoe.edu/womens-history-month

We got so many new books in February! See a few of the highlights in our latest blog post (https://libguides.msoe.edu/library-news/blog/New-books-February-2024) or come see them in person!

Heads up: our hours are reduced during spring break week, but we're still open!
3/8: Open 7:30am - 4:30 pm
3/9 - 3/10: Closed
3/11 - 3/15: Open 8am - 4:30pm
3/16 - 3/17: Closed

Regular schedule resumes 3/18

Join us in celebrating Black History Month! We have a number of books and other resources you might enjoy. Check out the display in the library (near the circulation desk) or view our online guide here: https://libguides.msoe.edu/black-history-month

Looking for something sweet for Valentine's Day? Swing by the library! Just look at the variety of treats we have waiting for you.

Hi friends! Today would be an awesome day to come check out some books to read over winter break. Here are our hours for the next few weeks:
12/15: Closing @ 4:30
12/16 & 12/17: Closed
12/18 - 12/21: Open 8 - 4:30
12/22 - 1/1: Closed
1/2 - 1/15: open weekdays 8-4:30
Regular schedule resumes 1/16

Looking for something to read? Here are some current favorites available to check out from the library. A little spooky reading, a little math-y, and a little about thought and learning. Find out more about these books here: https://libguides.msoe.edu/library-news/blog/Find-something-to-read-this-October

Hi! Just a reminder that the library will be CLOSED for the holiday weekend. We will reopen at 7:30am on Tuesday, September 5, and will resume our regular schedule then.

Also, don't forget; the library's online resources are available 24/7!

We're excited to announce that the library has acquired a fun new resource, Kanopy streaming video. Kanopy offers tons of video content, from HBO, BBC, and PBS documentaries, to popular films, to classic cinema. It's great for learning, but also great for simply unwinding. There's something for everybody.

Read more in our blog post: https://libguides.msoe.edu/library-news/blog/Streaming-video-Welcome-to-Kanopy

May 1 is International Workers Day! We've compiled a list of library resources all about labor movements and workers' rights. View the guide here: https://libguides.msoe.edu/international-workers-day

Time for another book giveaway! This time we have TWO copies of Milwaukee: City by the Waters. It's a beautiful coffee table book about Milwaukee, and it contains a brief section on the history of MSOE, including a photo of Pneuman, the pneumatic robot. Enter by 4pm on May 10 to be included in the drawing. And congrats to Fernando R., the winner of our last giveaway!

This month we're working with the office of Multicultural Affairs to celebrate all things Italy. We've gathered a collection of library resources, including literature, videos, nonfiction books, and more, all about Italy.

Come check them out here: https://libguides.msoe.edu/culture-in-italy

Time for another book giveaway! This time, we have one hardcover copy of The Road by Cormac McCarthy.

MSOE students, faculty, and staff may enter the drawing by visiting the library before 4pm on April 26. Entry forms can be found at the circulation desk. Good luck!

Happy Spring Break week! Just as a reminder, we do operate on a modified schedule during break weeks. So if you're wondering when you can come visit us, here's when we'll be around. And as a reminder, we're always open online! MSOE students, faculty, and staff can access digital materials from home 24/7.

Is it that time again already?! Yes, it is -- book giveaway time! Enter the drawing at the library's circulation desk before April 12 to win a copy of The Hobbit. And congrats to Autumn B, the winner of our last giveaway!

Join the MSOE Archives in celebrating Women's History Month with the latest Archives Blog Post: A Very Brief History of Women at MSOE.

https://libguides.msoe.edu/archives/blog/Womens-History-at-MSOE

Time for another book giveaway! Enter by March 29 to win a copy of The Girl On The Train. Congrats to our last winner, Quinn G!

Hey! With finals week wrapping up, the library's hours will be changing temporarily. Here are our operating hours for break week:
Feb 24: Closing at 4:30pm. Feb 25-26: Closed. Feb 27 - Mar 3: Open 8am - 4:30 pm. Mar 4-5: Closed. Regular schedule resumes March 6.

Time for another giveaway! The library is giving away one hardcover copy of Beginnings, Blunders and Breakthrough In Science. Since break week is coming up, you have a little bit longer to enter this one -- come enter the drawing by March 15.

Along with the rest of the MSOE campus, the library is closing today at 11:00am.

See updates from Public Safety here: https://www.msoe.edu/campus-experience/student-support-services/campus-safety/msoe-public-safety-updates/

"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela

Wishing you all luck for finals week! It'll be over before you know it. See you in the library for a little last-minute studying!

Have any plans for Valentine's Day? The end of the quarter is just around the corner; consider picking up a book to fall in love with!

The library has resources for every occasion, and Black History Month is no exception! Find books by Black authors, biographies, videos about Black History, and more in our library guide.

Find the guide here: https://libguides.msoe.edu/black-history-month

Announcing our next book giveaway! The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century. Stop by the library to enter in the drawing before Feb 22. Congrats to our previous winner, Henning P!

We've added so many new books lately! Find out what we've added at our most recent blog post: https://libguides.msoe.edu/library-news/blog/New-Books-February-2023

See you soon in the library!