Cleveland State University Library

The Michael Schwartz Library will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas finally learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

While the building is closed, our digital collections are open 24/7. Explore our African American Studies Research Guide, stream documentaries on Kanopy, and browse the Black Trailblazers of Cleveland pathfinder — all free with your CSU login.

Read our full post and find resources here: https://ow.ly/thBR50ZcSfg

We reopen with regular hours on Monday, June 22. Wishing our CSU community a meaningful Juneteenth. 🖤❤️💚

📚 Help us Reach Our Goal!
The Friends of the Michael Schwartz Library help fund the book sales, author programs, special collections, and student moments that make CSU’s library so much more than a building.
Membership starts at just $5 for students. Join us before June 30 and help us reach 35 members! 💚
🔗 Join now: https://ow.ly/niwr50Zb6fV

The wait is over — our Learning Commons is BACK! 🎉

After construction and flood mitigation work, the entire first floor west end of the Michael Schwartz Library is fully reopened. That means the Learning Commons, computer lab, adjacent classrooms, study areas, and restrooms are all yours again.

Come back and find your favorite spot to study, collaborate, and plug in. Computers, specialized software, printing, and librarian support are all ready and waiting for you.

Thanks for your patience during the disruption — we can't wait to see you in the refreshed space! 💚

👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/S2Bg50Zb4NR

A new exhibit on the first floor features newspaper clippings, class photographs, vintage nursing attire, promotional brochures, and historical artifacts from Cleveland's Huron Road Hospital School of Nursing.

Founded in 1884 as the Cleveland Training School for Nurses, it was the first nursing school west of the Allegheny Mountains. Over 127 years of operation, more than 3,500 nurses graduated from this program — many of whom served in the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II. The school also forged a lasting partnership with Fenn College (now Cleveland State University), developing one of the most respected nursing programs in the country by the early 1970s.

📍 MSL, 1st Floor · Open through July

Happy Pride Month from the Michael Schwartz Library!

This June, we celebrate the history, achievements, and diverse voices of LGBTQ+ communities. Whether you're looking to learn more about LGBTQ+ history, discover new perspectives, or explore stories that inspire, the library offers resources to support your journey.

📚 Explore books, articles, films, and online resources available through the library.

🔗 Visit: https://ow.ly/b6No50Z80EU

🛠️ Big changes are coming to the Michael Schwartz Library to improve our spaces! Here is what you need to know about upcoming building repairs and transitions starting this summer:

🟢 1st Floor Reopening: Repairs are nearly done! The Learning Commons, computer lab, classrooms, and study spaces will be fully open later this June and ready for the Fall 2026 semester.

🚧 4th Floor Temporary Closure: To fix ongoing water issues, the 4th floor will close from approximately June 15 through the Fall semester (expected completion by December).

📦 Rhodes Tower Transitions: As abatement work moves to floors 5–9, library staff and tech spaces from floors 5 and 8 are moving down to floors 1–3. Look out for new temporary workspaces this summer!

🚨 ATTN FACULTY: Need print books or materials from the 4th floor for Summer or Fall course reserves? Please submit your requests ASAP before June 15.

Thank you for your patience as we upgrade our facilities! 💚

👉 Read the full update from Library Director Scott Vine: https://ow.ly/GmPR50Z7azO

Reminder: The Michael Schwartz Library is closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Need library resources? Visit: library.csuohio.edu

We honor and remember those who served today and always.

🇺🇸 The Michael Schwartz Library will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
We'll be back to our regular hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

📚 Need resources over the break? Visit us anytime at library.csuohio.edu

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month — a time to recognize and celebrate one of the most diverse communities in the United States.

At the Michael Schwartz Library, we're committed to connecting the CSU community with resources that honor these histories and amplify these voices all month long. Here's what's available to you:

📖 Find Books & eBooks
Search Discovery @ CSU for titles by AANHPI authors and on AANHPI subjects. Prefer digital? ProQuest Ebook Central has 1,500+ eBooks you can download to any device. Can't find what you need? OhioLINK and Interlibrary Loan can get it to you in days — free of charge.

🔍 Research Databases
Explore peer-reviewed scholarship through Academic Search Complete, Humanities International Complete, Project MUSE, JSTOR, and more. Browse the full A–Z Database list and filter by Asian Studies, History, Sociology, and more.

🎬 Films & Streaming Media
Films on Demand offers thousands of documentaries and educational videos — accessible anywhere with your CSU login.

📰 Current News
Stay informed with free access to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Nexis Uni, and Newspaper Source.

Not sure where to start? Your Personal Librarian is ready to help — schedule a free one-on-one consultation anytime.

👉 Read the full blog post and start exploring: researchguides.csuohio.edu/blogs/MSL-buzz/aanhpi-heritage-month2026

Did you know the Michael Schwartz Library's full suite of resources is available all summer?

Access peer-reviewed databases, research consultations with your personal librarian, OhioLINK borrowing, and technology lending — whether you're on campus or working remotely.

Visit library.csuohio.edu to explore what's available.