Odum Library

On November 14th from 4-5pm, stop by for Sewing & Mending At Odum. An intro to the basics of sewing and sewing resources at Odum Library! Some starter materials will be available or bring your own sewing and mending projects. We'll be behind the Reference Desk on the second floor. We look forward to seeing you then!

Upcoming events at Odum next week: Monsters in the Library! and Nature Journaling with Odum Library: Halloween and All Things Fall edition.

This post also includes a throwback picture from October 2020 which includes one of the trees lost in the storm. You can pick up your free nature journal at Odum Library on the second floor behind the Reference Desk.

The library will be closed Sunday, May 26, through Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 28.

Visit us on the second floor of Odum (behind the Reference Desk and Tabletop Games) to pick up a free journal to start documenting and observing your experiences with nature.

Join us on February 22nd at 3:00pm for a presentation honoring the legacy of Dr. Willie Houseal: a distinguished educator, public servant, author, and community advocate.

🎨🌟 Participate in the Spring 2024 New Media Center Art Contest for a chance to win some SWAG! 🌟🎨

Submit your artwork, and you'll automatically be entered into our swag prize drawing! 🎁 Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, everyone has an equal shot at winning one item from our stash of goodies!

Swag prize drawings are for a: button, hoodie, stickers, socks, or a personalized travel mug - it's all up for grabs! 🤩🚀

So, click the link in our bio for all the details! 🎉🎨

Odum Library will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Odum Library will close at 5pm on December 15th and remain closed through the winter break. We will return on January 2nd, 2024. There's still time to stock up on books to read and games to play.

We hope you have a great winter break!

Today there was a reception to honor the upcoming retirement of the Dean of the Library, Dr. Alan Bernstein. Congratulations, Dr. Bernstein, and thank you for your many years of service and leadership. 🎉

A hearty congratulations to our amazing archivist, Deborah Davis, on this achievement of a lifetime of dedication.

Mark your calendars for our next meeting of Bring Your Own Book Club. All you need to do is bring your current read (for class or for fun).

What book would you bring to Bring Your Own Book Club?

In order to address the temporary water intrusion from Hurricane Idalia, the First Floor (North) of Odum Library will be closed for construction.

Access to the following areas will be impacted:
Meeting Room 1604
Study Rooms 1611, 1612, 1613
Honors Study Room 1616
Grad Study Room 1629
Books A-DS
Bound Journals A-Z
Fine Arts Material Collection (FAMC)

Students, staff, and faculty who need materials from the FAMC or books from this impacted area are encouraged to request the books through the catalog.

Additional study rooms remain available on the second and third floors.

The South side of Odum Library, including the New Media Center and the First Floor Circulation Desk, remains open and accessible.

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Valdosta State University will remain closed Tuesday, September 5, and will reopen for classes and business at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, September, 6.

This will allow additional time to restore power, assess campus buildings and technical services, and provide extra time for employees and students to safely return to campus.

Faculty, please be on the lookout for a separate email from the Provost’s Office.

For students living on campus, Palms Dining will continue with the same hours Tuesday as over the holiday weekend: 8 a.m - 10 a.m for breakfast, noon - 2 p.m. for lunch, and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. for dinner.

I know we all are ready to get back to our daily routines. I wish you a safe and restful remainder of the holiday weekend.

We have continued to closely track the path of Hurricane Idalia. The latest update from VSU’s Department of Public Safety shows the storm is strengthening as it moves closer to land with greatest impact of strong winds and heavy rain in Lowndes County tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. As a result, VSU will be closed starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30 and will remain closed until midnight. During the closure, only essential personnel and residents of campus housing are allowed on campus.

We will continue to monitor the impact of Idalia, but as of right now, we anticipate VSU reopening at 8 a.m. on Thursday, August 31.

For more info visit https://bit.ly/3L0Qlqo

Odum Library will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, July 4. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, July 5, at 7am. We hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday.

In addition, Odum Library will be closed on Sunday in observance of Juneteenth.

VSU will be closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Normal business operations and summer classes will resume on Tuesday, June 20.