Cleveland State University Library

🛠️ 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.

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and the Michael Schwartz Library is here to help you explore, learn, and connect with this rich history.
Cleveland's Jewish community has shaped this city since the 1830s — from Bavarian immigrants to Eastern European settlers who built synagogues, schools, and civic institutions that still resonate today. Our Cleveland Memory digital archive captures those stories through oral histories, digitized books, and rare primary sources.
Whether you're a student researching for a paper or a curious learner, we have tools for you:
📖 Jewish Studies Source database
🎬 Free documentaries on Kanopy
📂 Discovery @ CSU catalog
📚 eBooks on demand
Read the full MSL Buzz blog post and start exploring today:
🔗 https://ow.ly/cFcv50YZ0fx

☀️ The season is changing, and so are we! Starting Monday, May 11, the library moves to summer hours.

Come grab your books and find your favorite study nook early—we’ll be here 8am–5pm all summer long!

📍 New Hours:

M-F: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Weekends: Closed

From the late-night study sessions to the final clicks on your capstone projects, it has been an honor to be part of your journey. The Michael Schwartz Library staff is so proud of everything you’ve achieved. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓🌟

Students, time is running out. Tomorrow, May 6th, is the final day to participate in our annual Michael Schwartz Library satisfaction survey.

We want to know what you love about the library and how we can improve our spaces, resources, and services to better support you. Your feedback is crucial to our development.

As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. 🏹🎯

Complete the survey at this link: [https://ow.ly/fIV350YUIvx]

Thank you for helping us make the library a better place for everyone! 🎓📖

Finals week is officially here, Vikings — and the Michael Schwartz Library wants you to know: taking care of your mind matters just as much as studying for that last exam. 💙

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we've put together a full roundup of wellness resources available to you right now — no cost, no appointment needed:
✅ Wellness Kits (Art, Stress Release & Puzzle Kits) — free 4-hour checkout at the 1st floor Help Desk
✅ Quiet Reflection Room (RT 331) — a private space for meditation, mindfulness, or virtual therapy
✅ Yoga mats, sound machines & a light therapy lamp — also available for checkout
✅ Research databases (PsycINFO, CINAHL Plus, Academic Search Complete) — for mental health research papers

Stress during finals is normal. Struggling in silence doesn't have to be.
Read the full blog post for everything the Library has to offer this May 👇
🔗 https://ow.ly/1vVU50YUzA5