History comes alive at the Hiram College Library this month with two special events you won’t want to miss!

April 27 - 2 pm - Pritchard Room - Hiram Antiques Road Show! We'll spotlight the collections of the Hiram Historical Society members. Join us for a fascinating display, where history comes to life through timeless treasures! Come explore rare finds, share stories, and enjoy a great time with fellow antique lovers. Bring a friend and your curiosity!
Hope to see you there!

April 29 - 7 pm - Pritchard Room - What happens when war takes the ones you love far away?
In 1861, James A. Garfield left home to fight in the Civil War. His wife, Lucretia, remained in Hiram—raising their child, managing their home, and seeking purpose in a world transformed by war. They had letters, and hope, but no idea what the future held.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 4:15 in the Pritchard Room, Library

Join Prof. Mary Quade and students as they share highlights from the Fall 2024 study abroad course Natural History in the 21st Century. Through captivating photos and personal reflections, they will recount their journey to Quito, Ecuador, and the Galápagos Islands.

 It's our annual book sale, with a twist! Did you love book fairs as a kid? Now’s your chance to experience one again (or for the first time)! The Friends of the Hiram College Library invite alumni, students, and local families to browse a great selection of books and more—all at bargain prices.

What’s Available: Children's & Young Adult Books, Adult Bestsellers, Mysteries, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Toys, Bookmarks, and Other Book Fair Favorites

Prices: Paperbacks: 50¢ Hardcovers: $1 Toys & Other Items: Priced as marked. Sunday Special: $5 per bag of books

Dates & Times (Library Lower Level):
March 28 | 10 AM – 5 PM
March 29 | 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
March 30 | 1:30 PM – 5 PM

All proceeds support the Hiram College Library. Stop by and find your next great read! 

There are two contests running in the library this March! Try one or enter both! 

1. 🐥🔎 The Library Duck Hunt: Spring Edition is HERE! 🌸📚

New ducks. 🦆
New questions. ❓
Same awesome prizes! 🎉

Find the ducks, scan the QR codes, test your library skills, and we’ll email you when it’s time to collect your prize! Ready, set, hunt! 🏆🐣

2. 🏀📚 March Madness is here! Think you can predict the champion? Fill out your bracket for a chance to win! 🏆

✅ Stop by the library
📸 Scan the QR code
📅 Submit by March 20th

Celebrate Hiram’s 175th with Pop Culture & Prizes!

Join us for this free event next Saturday, Feb. 22nd! The library is putting together an exhibit of artifacts from the Hiram College Archives about James A. Garfield's campaign for the presidency. The materials date back to 1880 and earlier! Charlie Goodyear actually used our archives to help write his book, and he is an incredible speaker. So interesting! And wait until you see the flag . . .it is huge, a true testament to community spirit. But don't take our word for it, come see the flag, and hear the author speak about Hiram's own, James A. Garfield!

February 19th, 4:15, Pritchard Room

Library Forum: Jessie Lanterman Novotny, Ph.D. and students

Engaging Students in Field Station Forest Ecology - This past summer, students explored forest health at the Field Station, comparing old-growth areas to lands recovering from logging and agriculture. They also conducted independent research on forest biodiversity, with more exciting projects on the horizon for summer 2025.

Join us for a talk on what we’ve learned, what’s next, and how students can get involved in research, internships, and outreach at the Field Station. Discover the impact of hands-on ecological research!

February 25th, 7:00 pm, Pritchard Room

Trivia Night: Celebrate Hiram’s 175th with Pop Culture & Prizes!

Think you know Hiram College history? How about pop culture? Put your knowledge to the test at our Trivia Night, hosted by the Hiram College Friends of the Library! Grab your friends, enjoy some free treats, and compete for awesome prizes. Open to students, faculty, alumni, and the public!

No registration needed—just show up and play!

Heads up! OhioLINK Print Lending Freeze

Starting May 23, 2025, the OhioLINK request button will be temporarily unavailable for 4–6 weeks as print book lending between Ohio’s academic libraries is paused. Plan ahead by requesting books for Summer Semester and Fall Semester early this spring!

For more details, click here.

We’re excited to announce that Hiram College and the OhioLINK consortium are upgrading to a new Library Services Platform (LSP) in Summer 2025. This transition will bring a more modern and robust library catalog, offering new features to improve how you search and find resources.

Important Notes for Faculty

• Course Reserves:
  If you’re planning to place materials on course reserve for the 3-Week or Summer 2025 terms, please contact David Roberts before March 1, 2025, with your requests. Requests made after March 1st cannot be fulfilled because our library system will be down! 

• Requesting New Library Materials:
  You are welcome to request new materials for the library collection. However, please note that new materials cannot be borrowed or added until sometime after the system goes live in June 2025. 

What to Expect During the Transition

• OhioLINK Print Lending Freeze:
  Starting May 23, 2025, the OhioLINK request button will be unavailable for 4–6 weeks as print book lending between Ohio’s academic libraries is paused. Plan ahead by requesting books for Summer and Fall terms early this Spring semester!

  • Local borrowing from the Hiram Library will continue as usual.
  • Access to articles, databases, and journals will continue as usual.

• SearchOhio Pause:
  Sharing between public libraries via SearchOhio will also pause on May 23 and is expected to resume between September and December.

  • Local borrowing from your public library will continue as usual.

• Enhanced Features Coming Soon:
  Once live, the new library catalog will provide exciting improvements, including:

  • A more intuitive and powerful search experience.
  • Tools to save searches, label records, and customize collections.
  • Simplified access to specific articles and account management.

Hiram librarians and OhioLINK staff are working hard to ensure a smooth transition. We’ll share updates as more information becomes available.

Questions?
Contact us at library@hiram.edu for assistance or check the Alerts & Updates page.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we work to bring you a better library experience!