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University Libraries supports the mission of The University of Southern Mississippi by creating and providing access to an information-rich environment that fosters the intellectual development, diversity, and creativity of the University community. University Libraries provides educational opportunities which support the success of Southern Miss students, faculty, staff, and other researchers in their academic endeavors through collections, instructional services, and emerging trends in scholarship. University Libraries has four locations to serve the students, faculty, and staff at The University of Southern Mississippi. Cook Library in Hattiesburg: 601.266.4241
Gulf Coast Library in Long Beach: 228.214.3465
Special Collections in Hattiesburg: 601.266.4345
Gunter Library at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory: 228.872.4213

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10/28/2026

The Pop-Up Library is headed to the Thad Cochran Center! 📚

Stop by TODAY, October 28, between 1 and 2:30 p.m. to browse a selection of young adult books and graphic novels and find your next read.

10/26/2026

Still need a laptop? Loaner laptops are available to students on the Hattiesburg and Gulf Park campuses.

Apply using your SOAR credentials and select your campus location. Laptops are awarded in the order applications are received, and selected applicants will receive pickup instructions by email.

Learn more and apply: go.usm.edu/WDYpNp

10/26/2026

Something fin-tastic is hiding at Gulf Coast Library!

October 26–30, search for ducks dressed as sharks, then bring your find to the service desk for a prize. Limit one prize per person per day.

Take a study break and see what you can find!

10/23/2026

Two evenings, two locations and thoughtful conversations about care, connection and the end of life.

Nature Matters | Monday, October 26
6:30 p.m. • Cook Library Room 206Z
Learn about green burial and land conservation with Jeff Masten, co-director of Bluestem Conservation Cemetery, who will present virtually.

Science Café on the Coast | Tuesday, October 27
6 p.m. • Gulf Coast Library, first floor
Hear from Toni Maurice-Milburn about the role of a death doula and how compassionate support can help individuals and families before, during and after the dying process.

10/22/2026

A panel of Southern Miss faculty will explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of open research during “Open Access and Artificial Intelligence: Opportunity, Threat, or Both?” Topics include using open research to train AI models and the role of AI-generated work in open research platforms. Bring your questions for the panel!

📅 Tuesday, October 27 at 2 p.m.
📍 Cook Library Room 206Z or online

Register for the session here: go.usm.edu/upHRAu

10/21/2026

Someone’s hiding in the stacks! 👻 The ghost hunt is still going on at Cook Library.

Through October 31, search floors 2–5 for a ghost, then turn in your find for a treat and an entry into a prize raffle. Keep an eye out during your next study break!

10/19/2026

The deadline for University Libraries’ Library AI Access Program is approaching! Apply by Friday, October 23, for a $150 mini-grant to access an AI Pro tool for the Spring 2027 semester.

Recipients will be announced November 6.

Submit your application here: go.usm.edu/s5b1Ts

10/18/2026

A ghost hunt is coming! 👻

October 18–31, search floors 2–5 for a ghost, then turn in your find for a treat and an entry into a prize raffle.

Take a study break and see what you can find!

Address

118 College Drive, # 5053
Hattiesburg, MS
39406

Telephone

+16012664241

Website

http://www.lib.usm.edu/, https://lib.usm.edu/gulfcoast/, https://aquila.usm.edu/

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