Spotlight, Events, and Exhibits

Library Spotlight

Photo of Frank LaPena standing in front of art gallery wall.

Frank LaPena, beloved teacher and a professor of art and former director of Native American Studies at California State University, Sacramento, passed away recently.

Portal & Passages

Master of Arts in Studio Art Exhibition. May 2nd-15th in the Library Gallery Annex.

Movie screening and presentation details

With the Greeks in the Firing Line (1913): Rehistoricizing the Balkan Wars and the Nonfiction War Film

Documentary screening and presentation by Professor Vassiliki Tsitsopoulou, May 9th at 7:00 pm.

CSU Libraries

Investing in the Electronic Core Collection.

It’s survey time! And the library wants to hear from you!

Surveys available in the Library from April 8th – May 3rd. Look for the big red box on every floor, or stop by the Service Desk on the first floor for more information.

Sac State Library At-a-Glance statics for 2017-2018 academic year

Library At-a-Glance 2017/18

View statistics about the University Library for the 2017/18 academic year.

Author Lecture - Tamim Ansary

Road Trips: Becoming an American in the Vapor Trail of the Sixties. April 11th at 3pm in the University Library Gallery.

The Jaguars That Prowl Our Dreams: New and Selected Poems 1974-2018

Jaguars in the Library: Poetry, Passion, and Archives

Award winning poet, writer, and emeritus CSUS professor Mary Mackey will read from her current collection of poetry, April 10th @ 3pm.

Speros Vryonis, Jr. Passes away at Age 90

The University Library mourns the passing of Prof. Speros Vryonis, Jr.

The State Hornet Unveils Archives Exhibition

The State Hornet 70th Anniversary Exhibition will be displayed in the Gerth Special Collections & University Archives until May 3, 2019.

Crocker Art Museum Passes Available at the Library

Sac State student admission passes now available at the Library! With a valid OneCard, students can use the pass for up to 1 week at a time and enjoy free admission to the museum.

Learn more about the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon @ Sac State

Sacramento State Art Department and University Library will host an Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on March 15, 2019 from 10am to 4pm, University Library (room 2024).

Alice A. Lytle, 1939 – 2018

The library remembers Alice A Lytle, the first African American Superior Court judge in California 1938-2018.

Rock and Roll Concert Posters

Get Your Ya-Ya’s Out! Rock and Roll concert posters find a home at Sac State.

History Day Workshop: Date Change

Session #3: “Pulling it all Together” will now take place on Saturday, January 26th in Library Room 2024.

New Book List

Browse books recently added to the Library’s collection.

Library Research Follow - Angeliki Tsiotinou

Library Research Fellow

The University Library is pleased to welcome our third Library Research Fellow of the 2018-2019 academic year to campus.

Remember to Vote

General Election - November 6, 2018

Open Access Week 2018 @ Sac State University Library

Sacramento State University Library is celebrating Open Access Week 2018

Fall 2018 Reading and Open Mic Series

Calaveras Station Arts & Literary Journal’s Fall 2018 Reading and Open Mic Series

Literature Review 101 Workshops

Librarians are leading several drop-in literature searching workshops as a part of the Student Research Center Fall 2018 Workshop Series!

7 Dimensions of Wellness

University Library supports the 7 Dimensions of Wellness

Artstor

Access more than 2 million images from leading museums, archives, and scholars

Ruth Rippon Collection

Ruth Rippon is an acclaimed ceramists who grew up in Sacramento and taught in the Art Department at Sac State for 31 years, from 1957 to 1987.

Library Service Desk Renovations

Changes are coming this summer to the User Services, Library Media Center and Reference Desks.

Digital Theatre+

Digital Theatre+ brings live performance into every classroom and library, accompanied by a range of invaluable educational resources for illustration, explanation, and critical reflection.

Donation of history books from the OAH

The University Library receives large donation of books from the Organization of American Historians.

Research Guides

Need research help? Try one of our research guides.

Poetry Reading and Open Mic Series

Join us in the Special Collections Room in the Library for featured faculty and student readers followed by an open mic.

Additional Study Space Available in the Library

Study in classrooms on the 2nd floor when classes aren't in session.

Graduate Theses, Projects, & Dissertations Now Exclusively Green & Electronic

Starting in Spring 2018, graduate theses, projects, and dissertations will be produced in electronic format.

Library Research Fellowship Program

The University Library is pleased to announce the continuation of the Library Research Fellowship Program to support the use of the Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection scholarly research.

Library Hosts MLK Exhibit

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1967 visit to then-Sacramento State College, University Archives is hosting “Civil Rights Sacramento.”

First Library Research Fellow of the year arrives

The University Library is pleased to welcome our first Library Research Fellow of the 2017-2018 academic year to campus.

Family Study Room

The Library is pleased to offer a family-friendly study option for our student parent/guardians.

Borrow books and media from other CSUs

CSU+ is an interlibrary loan service that students, faculty, and staff may use to borrow books and media from other California State University campuses.

Charging stations now available on the 1st floor

10 individual, secured charging lockers are available with various connectors. Thanks to SMUD for the charging station!

Gender and Sexual Identity Collection, endowed by Professor Ivor Kraft

The Gender and Sexual Identity Collection is devoted to collecting and making accessible materials on all aspects of LGBTQIA life.

Not sure where to start? Get research help!

Find out how to get help, learn about research guides, contact your subject librarian, & visit the FAQ.

Study and Social Space in the Breezeway

Honor yourself, friends or family members, a company, or even a favorite professor or staff member by purchasing a personalized bronze plaque for the Breezeway.

Exhibits

Exhibits within the University Library focus on highlighting the extent and diversity of our collections. They connect sources to university curriculum and provide a venue for collaborative teaching and learning beyond the classroom. If you are interested in designing an exhibit in partnership with the library, read Our Exhibits Policy and Apply.

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