Odum Library

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.

Spring is in the air, Blazers! It’s a perfect time to visit the second floor of Odum (behind the Tabletop Games section) to pick up seed packets of Dotted Mint or Lanceleaf Coreopsis.

We hope the second day of classes went great, Blazers!

There’s a new display featuring favorites and recommendations from Odum library employees. Visit our display on the second floor to explore these picks and pick up a new Odum button.

Happy New Year, Blazers! What genres await you in 2023?

Comment with the first three words that you see 📚

We hope you have a wonderful winter break!

We look forward to seeing you in 2023!

Congratulations, Blazers, for making it through Finals Week. Here are our hours for next week.

In the mood for something blue? Our Popular Books section on the second floor of Odum makes it easy to browse.

This is just a small selection of our collection. If you’re looking for a specific title, the librarians at the Reference Desk can help.

What cover color should we highlight next?

Odum Library has a wide variety of seating and spaces to fit your needs. The South Atrium features a lot of natural light with beautiful views of campus, and new artwork in the form of a mural.

How many stars would you give this study spot?

We’ll go first: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Our new model skeleton is ready for its close-up.

You can now check out a model skeleton from Odum Library for four hours for use in the library.

Should we hold a naming contest for our new addition to the library collection?

Want to earn a custom Odum Library 50x60 “sweatshirt” blanket?!

We are looking for Blazer volunteers to help us update the resources Odum Library has to offer by trying out our current online guides and answering questions about your experience. This research study will take approximately 30 minutes and will occur in the New Media Center. We are asking volunteers to be at least 18 years of age, current VSU students, and enrolled in at least one course during the Fall 2022 semester. Volunteers will receive an Odum Library blanket at the conclusion of testing as compensation.

If you would like to volunteer, please use this Calendly link, https://calendly.com/teraaray/30min?month=2022-09, to select a day and time that works best for your schedule, or contact Tera Ray at 229-259-7752 or [email protected].

Questions regarding the purpose or procedures of the research should be directed to Tera Ray at [email protected]. This study has been exempted from Institutional Review Board (IRB) review in accordance with Federal regulations. The IRB, a university committee established by Federal law, is responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of research participants. If you have concerns or questions about your rights as a research participant, you may contact the IRB Administrator at 229-253-2947 or [email protected].

Celebrate the ratification of the United States Constitution with these upcoming campus events sponsored by the VSU Department of Political Science, Odum Library, and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

To volunteer to read a passage from the Constitution in the Constitution Read-Aloud on September 20, visit the sign-up: https://bit.ly/civicread2022

Sneak peek at one of the button designs that will be available at the library’s table at The Happening (August 30, 1pm-4pm).

Can you guess the theme of this year’s designs?

TOMORROW, AUGUST 24: Triviarama, 6pm-8pm, Odum Library Room 1604

Triviarama uses a team-play format. Each team will have four players - so bring your brainy besties or get connected with new friends at the event! A sign-up sheet will
be available at the beginning of the event.

Explore the library, answer trivia, and collect some library swag. The winning team will be able to claim bragging rights as the
winner of the Triviarama Llama!

Congratulations, Blazers! You made it through the first week 🔥

Visit our display table on the second floor of Odum to pick up a button. This month’s theme is Back to School and features non-fiction to help with schoolwork as well as fiction with a school setting.