Lydia M. Olson Library - NMU Events and Announcements

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Support your community!

The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive on the main floor of the Lydia M. Olson Library from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30th. 

While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. 

As COVID is still highly present in our area, the Red Cross continues to engage safety precautions during our blood drives such as mandatory masks for all staff, donors and volunteers (regardless of vaccination status), disinfecting all surfaces, physical distancing and self-serve, pre-packaged snacks and drinks, still limiting service of any food or drink that is not individually packaged.

If interested in donating, please visit the link below to schedule an appointment: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=NMU.

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*Edit* Time moved to 1pm.

We have more than just books!

The Lydia Olson Library is having "Get to Know the Library" tours for anyone interested in knowing what resources the library offers students. Tours will be held Thursdays at 1pm for the first few weeks of classes (January 20th, 27th, and February 3rd).

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The Lydia M. Olson Library is offering a free service to help you preserve your COVID-19 vaccination record. NMU students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to take advantage of this free service.

After receiving the booster shot or final vaccination bring your card to Olson Library to make a laminated copy. You are welcome to bring family members' cards for lamination. We will copy the vaccination card and laminate the copy free of charge. Since it is unknown how the vaccination cards will be used in the future, and considering the introduction of booster shots, we are not offering to laminate the original card.

For community members and those without a university registered parking pass, we suggest to visit the Library on weekends or during Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 22-24), as there will be more parking available. For more parking information, visit NMU Parking Services. 

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Need materials that the Lydia M. Olson Library does not have? Good news: We can get that!

Our online library offers many books, journals, and other resources, but there may still be items that we do not have.

We invite those who are unfamiliar with the InterLibrary Loan services to join us at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9th to learn the ins-and-outs of requesting materials outside of our library. Hosted by User Experience Manager, Kim Smalley, this workshop will provide knowledge on the numerous request opportunities that the ILL service provides to all students and faculty. The event will he held in Room 224 of the library.

From articles to books, gather the resources you need for free!

Visit the event on the Hub to learn more!

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Join the NMU Quiz Bowl team for a night of trivia and fellowship! On November 11th, the NMU Quiz Bowl team and Lydia M. Olson Library will be partnering together to host a faculty vs. student quiz bowl competition at 7:00 p.m. in the library.

A Quiz Bowl competition is one in which two teams face off to answer academic-centered questions for points. After all questions are asked, the team with the most points at the end of the match wins. This special event is open for all to spectate.

Whether a suspense seeker or not, this Quiz Bowl event will surely keep you on the edge of your seat!

Visit the Hub HERE to learn more about the event.

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The Lydia M. Olson Library will be hosting a Dark Fantasy Murder Mystery event after regular hours on Friday, October 22nd, at 6:00 P.M.

The registration link for the event can be found on the Hub at: https://cglink.me/2eb/r1312709.

Upon registering for the event on the Hub, you will receive future instructions on how to choose a character in your email. Registration will open on Wednesday, October 6th and will close on Wednesday, October 20th.

There will also be a costume and character contest for participants as well. Bring out your creativity and theatrics by dressing and acting in character (Covid face masks must be a part of the costume and worn). Separate prizes for best character costumes and acting will be awarded.

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Join the Digital Media Tutoring Center at the Lydia M. Olson Library and learn the methods behind creating a successful YouTube channel.

Starting a YouTube channel can be a daunting process, and this workshop is here to help walk you through it. We will go over the process of creating a YouTube channel, how to manage your content, and basic video production techniques.

The event will be hosted at the DMTC from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16th.

To register for the event, visit the Hub at: https://cglink.me/2eb/r1297597.