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University Libraries include the Bierce Library, Archives and Special Collections (located in the Polsky Building) and the UA Press (in Quaker Square) serving the research and curricular needs of the students, faculty, staff, and community of the University of Akron.

11/02/2026

Say YES today to support, growth, and success at the Zips Connect Fair!

Join Bierce Library and the Office of Accessibility today from 10:00am-1:00pm in Bierce Library’s Lobby for the Zips Connect Fair.

Connect with campus departments , discover resources and services freely available to Zips, and enjoy free Zippy cookies for the first 100 students who participate.

We'll see you soon!

10/28/2026

We're excited to see you next week at the Zips Connect Fair!

Bierce Library and the Office of Accessibility invite you to the Zips Connect Fair on Monday, November 2nd from 10:00am-1:00pm in Bierce Library’s Lobby.

Connect with campus departments , discover resources and services freely available to students, and enjoy free Zippy cookies (first 100 students who participate).

Open to all Zips students, this fair is your chance to connect and learn…don’t miss it!

10/27/2026

University Libraries is pleased to announce our Boo-ku Contest winners! Thank you to everyone who submitted a Boo-ku! These spooky haikus gave our judges quite the fright…read at your own risk....

First Place: Rachel G., staff member

Ghosts will float and hide,
Where haunted houses abide.
It is Halloween.

Second Place: Daniela J., faculty member

Zombies limp through town,
they crave scholarly brains, YOU
are the next victim!

Third Place: Rhys B., undergrad

The ravenous dread,
in its silence will consume,
all persisting hope.

10/26/2026

Did you know the Archives hosts classes and gives students a behind-the-scenes look at archival work?

In September, students in IHSC 501: Advanced Topics in Museums and Archives gained hands-on experience working with archival collections! With guidance from our staff, they explored the stages of processing a collection, from organizing materials into series to drafting the introductory sections of a finding aid.

Their contributions will help researchers discover and use the Black Cultural Center collection from 1970-1995. Once processing is complete, the finding aid will be available to researchers and will reflect the work of these graduate students!

10/26/2026

The Makerstudio in Bierce Library will be hosting its annual Halloween embroidery event starting October 28th to October 29th! Bring your shirts, hats, or other clothing items and embellish them with a fun Halloween design, no experience necessary! Plain beanies are also available for embroidering while supplies last.

10/23/2026

Happy !

Get into the spooky spirit with this week's feature, Haunted Ohio: Ghostly Tales from the Buckeye State by Chris Woodyard.

Explore Ohio's eerie legends, ghost stories, and mysterious encounters with this haunting read, perfect for a spooky October afternoon! 📚

10/23/2026

Zips Connect Fair: Your Journey Starts Here!

Bierce Library and the Office of Accessibility invite you to the Zips Connect Fair on Monday, November 2nd from 10:00am-1:00pm in Bierce Library’s Lobby.

Come explore the incredible support systems and tools available to you at UA. Connect with departments from across campus, discover resources and services freely available to students, and see how saying YES to support, growth, and success can shape your journey. Zippy cookies are available to the first 100 students who participate.

Open to all Zips students, this fair is your chance to connect and learn…don’t miss it!

10/16/2026

Happy ! 🍂

On this rainy fall day, cozy up with this week's feature, Spooky Ohio: 13 Traditional Tales by Chris Woodyard and Jessica Wiesel.

Explore eerie Ohio folklore and mysterious tales perfect for a cozy afternoon read! 📚

10/14/2026

Happy Day!

Ever wondered what an archivist does? How historical documents and photographs are preserved? Or what hidden treasures might be found in an archive?

Today is your chance to ask!

At The University of Akron Archives and Special Collections, we work to preserve, protect, and share the stories that shape our university, community, and beyond. From historic photographs and university records to rare books and military history collections, there’s always something new to discover.

Have a question about archives, preservation, historical research, or our collections? Drop it in the comments below! Our archivists are ready to answer.

10/13/2026

Don’t miss your last chance to visit “Our Contributions to the City: Black Life in Akron in the 1930s and ’40s, as Seen Through the Lens of Horace and Evelyn Stewart.”

The Dr. Shirla R. McClain Gallery of Akron’s Black History and Culture and students in the “Portraits of a Community” UnClass will offer the final public hours for this exhibition this fall. Explore photographs that capture the lives, experiences, and contributions of Akron’s Black community before the exhibition closes.

Admission is free, and no appointment is needed. Visit the Buckingham Building at 220 Wolf Ledges Parkway, across from the Law School; parking is available in Lot 34. See the flyer for the remaining hours.

Bring a friend and help us spread the word about these final opportunities to experience the exhibition!

Address

302 Buchtel Commons
Akron, OH
44325

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 12am
Tuesday	7am - 12am
Wednesday	7am - 12am
Thursday	7am - 12am
Friday	7am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 12am

Website

http://www.uakron.edu/libraries

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