Library Blog - Research Guides at University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK)

01/08/2025

Todd Jensen

No Subjects

The Library will be closed on Thursday, January 9th in observation of the National Day of Mourning to honor the passing of President Jimmy Carter.
We will resume our open hours on Friday, January 10th.

Book Bingo over Winter Break

12/16/2024

Kelsey Baxter

No Subjects

Happy Holidays, everyone--

The Calvin T. Ryan Library will be doing Book Bingo over Winter Break. Take a look at the attachment in this email for the bingo sheet to print off or come to the front desk to receive a bingo card! This book bingo is great for youngsters and adults, and is a fun way to encourage reading and pass the time over break! Return the card to the library by January 24th with a bingo to receive a prize!

Have a great, book-tastic break!

Julie Stall receives KUDOS award from University of Nebraska Board of Regents

12/13/2024

Todd Jensen

No Subjects

Julie Stall, continuing resources associate at Calvin T. Ryan Library, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award during Friday’s meeting. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and the University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. - UNK News

Dean Evan Boyd discusses the library renovation

12/12/2024

Todd Jensen

No Subjects

The Calvin T. Ryan Library has undergone a massive transformation and re-opened in the Fall of 2024. One semester in the Library has become a new hub for students and faculty alike. In this video we sit down with Dean Evan Boyd to discuss his role on campus, the role of the modern library, and where he wants the library to grow in the future.

https://unknews.unk.edu/2024/12/10/calvin-t-ryan-library-a-place-where-students-connect-and-learn/

Thanksgiving Hours

11/25/2024

Todd Jensen

No Subjects

Hello everyone, here are our hours over the Thanksgiving Break.

Tuesday 11/26 - 7:30am to 5pm
Wednesday 11/27 - 7:30am to 5pm
Thursday 11/28 thru Saturday 11/30 - Closed
Sunday 12/1 - 3pm - 10pm

Have a happy Thanksgiving.

Exhibition: All Sunshine Between Shadows

11/20/2024

Todd Jensen

No Subjects

We have a exhibition tonight in the library by Mexican Artist Hector Quintanar Pérez, “All Sun Between Shadows.”
It's from 5 - 7 pm tonight, more info about the exhibit and contact info can be found at the link below.

https://www.unk.edu/calendar/2024/11/exhibition-all-sunshine-between-shadows.php

We are on Bluesky

11/19/2024

Todd Jensen

No Subjects

We've had a Bluesky account for a little while but feel it's time to let everyone know we have quit X and are now using Bluesky in it's place.

@unklibrary.bsky.social

One Day For Unk

11/06/2024

Todd Jensen

No Subjects

One Day for UNK 2024 coming. Consider supporting the Calvin T. Ryan Library and help us continue providing valuable resources, study spaces, and services for all Lopers. Join us Nov. 13-14, and show your support at https://givingday.unk.edu/organizations/calvin-t-ryan-library

Calvin T. Ryan Library Flyers and Posters Policy

10/30/2024

Joseph Taylor

Library Topics, Library Policies & Procedures

Colleagues,

There has been an increase in flyering in the library over the last few weeks, many of which did not include the University's approval stamp. This is a reminder to review the University's posting policy and follow guidelines.

University of Nebraska at Kearney affiliated individuals and organizations must abide by the University's "Policy on Posting Materials, Display of Signage on University Property." The Calvin T. Ryan Library currently has a bulletin board near the circulation desk where material with UNK's approved "checkmark" stamp can be posted. All postings for the library should be brought to the Office of the Dean of the Library for posting.

Please be aware that flyers left on tables, counters, and other library furniture or in any spaces such as classrooms or study rooms, will be removed and discarded without notice.

Flyers for individual events should have the date of the event and may be removed by library staff at any time after the event is over. Flyers for ongoing events or events with no specific date (such as "every Friday of the month") will be removed by library staff after the end of the semester.

The University's full posting policy can be reviewed at this web link: https://www.unk.edu/about/files/unk-policy-on-posting-materials-on-university-property.pdf

Library Closed This Weekend

10/16/2024

Library Topics

The Library will be closed this upcoming Saturday, 10/19 and Sunday, 10/20 for fall break. We will reopen on Monday, 10/21.

https://unk.libcal.com/hours/