Michigan Tech Van Pelt and Opie Library

10/20/2026

The librarians at Michigan Tech are hosting a virtual workshop on predatory publishing next week on Tuesday, October 27th. This workshop will last from 12:00 PM to 12:35 PM via Zoom. Predatory Publishing is a known and growing problem in academic publishing. Deceptive publishers offer fast Open Access (OA) publishing in “high impact” journals in exchange for article processing charges (APCs.) In actuality, their publications lack scientific rigor and fail to adhere to the best practices in academic publishing. Join us for an overview of predatory publishing and tips on how you can avoid it. Bring your lunch and your questions! To register for this session, use the link available through the Linktree in our bio.

10/20/2026

Don't forget! 📣 The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being (Michigan Tech Well-being) is hosting a Husky Hour at the library today at 4 PM in Room 244. Join them for Brain Foods & Winter Wellness for a full-spectrum light demo, learn about (and sample!) brain foods from HuskyEats, and talk about how to support yourself and your friends during the darker seasons in Michigan. 🫶

10/19/2026

Fall Recess 2026 lasts from October 22nd to October 25th for Michigan Tech. The Van Pelt and Opie Library will have modified hours for Thursday through Sunday. As always, the Opie Library and 24 Hour Space are available 24/7 with a Husky Card.

10/17/2026

Thank you so much to our Make a Difference Day 2026 Volunteers! 🙏 Our volunteers helped the Friends of the Michigan Tech Library with preparations for the spring book sale. 📖 The FMTL book sales support the library and most of the books sold come from donations. We store the donations in boxes that need moved, unpacked, sorted, and repacked for easy storage and access. It's a messy ordeal with hundreds of books, but many hands make the sale preparations easy!

10/16/2026

There are only two weekends left for the Fall Scenic Chairlift Rides at Mont Ripley. Don't forget to visit either this weekend or next! 🍂

10/15/2026

The darker seasons in the Upper Peninsula can dramatically affect the human body, especially the first time. The Center for Student Mental Health and Well-Being (Michigan Tech Well-being) wants to help students adjust. They will be hosting a Husky Hour event called Brain Foods & Winter Wellness to help gives students the know-how to deal with the change of the seasons. Join them on October 20th from 4 PM to 5 PM in Library Classroom 244. They will do a full-spectrum light demo, teach about (and let visitors sample!) brain foods from HuskyEats, and talk about how to support yourself and your friends during the darker seasons in Michigan.

10/14/2026

Need a notary for your mail-in election ballot? 🗳 The Van Pelt & Opie Library offers free, limited notary services on an appointment basis. To set up an appointment, please fill out the Notary Services Form available through our Linktree in our bio or on our website. 📝 Please note that no legal advice or assistance filling out documents is provided.

💼 To prepare for your appointment, please remember:

▶24-hour notice is requested for scheduling notary services.
▶Plan on a 15-30 minute appointment when choosing your date and time.
▶Bring valid photo identification with a signature, issued by a U.S. state or federal government.
▶Do not sign your document ahead of time - it should be signed in the presence of the notary.
▶If witnesses are required, please bring your own witnesses - the library cannot provide witnesses for you.
▶All blank spaces, with the exception of the signature, should be filled out prior to your appointment. [Unless the directions ON THE BALLOT state otherwise.]
▶Only documents in English can be notarized at the Library.

10/14/2026

Sharing this message from Portage Lake District Library as a heads up for any of our students who may use the PLDL over the weekend for studying. They will be closed this weekend for maintenance.

We will resume our regular hours on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

10/13/2026

In need of a study break? Take a paws with one of our adorable canine visitors! 🐶 We would love for you to come by and meet Bruno on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 PM and Summer on the first Thursday of the month from 2 to 3 PM. 🐾 These therapy puppers are certified to brighten your day!

10/13/2026

Join us today at noon 💻 virtually 💻 to talk about Generative AI. Today's workshop covers the questions of how, when, and if you should use AI while searching for literature. Feel free to bring questions and your own thoughts for discussion. Use the linktree in our bio to find the registration link and get the workshop link.