Oscar Rennebohm Library, Edgewood University

10/02/2026

The New York Times has a great feature on what libraries are in the second quarter of the 21st century.

"Librarians are defenders of democracy. We’re defenders of the freedom to read. We’re protectors of patron privacy. Libraries are one of the few places in this surveillance economy that are not trying to collect and sell your data to come and use our facilities. And I find, increasingly, that librarians have to be advocates for our communities."
Ed Garcia, Cranston, R.I.
Cranston Public Library

We asked dozens of them about America’s libraries — what they provide, what they need to survive. Here’s what they told us.

09/29/2026

Stop by the library and see our latest University Archives exhibit. It contains some recent acquisitions from the Sinsinawa Congregation Archives. More info in the library news link: https://library.edgewood.edu/blogs/news/through-their-eyes

09/16/2026

On this 116th anniversary of Mexican independence, the academic press at Mexico's leading university, UNAM, has shared a curated list of 20 open-access books about the country's history.

Open Access (OA) books are in-copyright materials that have been made available to readers for free. In this case, the books have all been rigorously peer reviewed; the only difference between these and non-OA books published by UNAM or any other reputable publisher is the funding model.

The OA movement is a crucial one in promoting justice, community and study (among other Dominican and Sinsinawa pillars and values). We are pleased to share these resources that help to make knowledge more equitable and global.

09/15/2026

Edgewood turns 99 today!

On this day in 1927, what is now Edgewood University held our first classes. Tuition for 1927-28 cost $75/semester for commuter students with residential students paying $300/semester in tuition and fees (then as now, financial aid was important: full-tuition scholarships were available).

Three weeks ago, we welcomed 285 first-year students--our largest class in over a decade and our most diverse class in history. And while nursing is no longer Edgewood's only program of study, over 20% of incoming first-years were admitted as nursing majors under the Guaranteed Admission program of the Henry Predolin College of Health Sciences.

08/24/2026

Today marks the start of Edgewood's 100th academic year. We are so excited to welcome the class of 2030 to campus and to see all the new and returning names and faces--whether on the Monroe Street campus or online.

This item from the University Archives is a reminder that Edgewood was already looking beyond the Monroe St. campus 49 years ago as the College expanded its adult learning programs and community outreach.
https://digitalcollections.edgewood.edu/digital/collection/p16315coll3/id/62/rec/1

08/17/2026

We're making plans! The library will be open limited hours on the following days for assembly, and semester planning.

Tuesday, August 18: 1pm to 4:30pm. Wednesday, August 19: 12:15pm to 4:30pm

See the library hours page for our full schedule. https://library.edgewood.edu/hours

06/22/2026

We've got a new and improved Library Search! Check the library news link for more info. https://library.edgewood.edu/blogs/news/new-library-search

05/13/2026

Summer library hours start today.
- Monday thru Thursday: 8am to 4:30pm
- Friday: 8am to 12:30pm
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed

04/27/2026

Pizza to Pass, this Thursday!

04/20/2026

It’s National Library Week! An annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

How has the library at Edgewood University helped you find your joy? Let us know in the comments!