Year: 2024

Jane Wildermuth appointed university librarian

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We are pleased to announce Jane Wildermuth has been appointed university librarian for the Wright State University Libraries.

Jane has been a member of the University Libraries staff for 25 years, joining the Special Collections and Archives department as an archivist in 1999. In 2006 she created the Digital Services department and served as the department head until 2020 when she was appointed as the head of the Special Collections and Archives.

Throughout her tenure at Wright State, Jane has been active in the library and archives communities through OhioLINK, the Society of Ohio Archivists, and the Academic Library Association of Ohio. In 2019 she received the TEDDY Award from ALAO’s Technical Electronic and Digital Services Interest Group for her distinguished service.

As the university librarian, Jane will be undertaking several exciting projects including renovations in Special Collections and Archives and the first floor of the Dunbar Library. In addition, she will work with library staff to develop plans to transform the Dunbar Library, centering on student activities and success.

Crafternoons at the Library!

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This semester, the library is offering three Crafternoon sessions. Come take an afternoon break and enjoy an hour of creative crafting.

In October we’ll decorate creepy cupcakes. In November we’ll cut and rip paper to make collages. And in December, we’ll kick off winter with an afternoon of knitting.

Crafternoons are open to all Wright State University students and supplies will be provided. Registration is required as space is limited. Many thanks to our sponsor, the Friends of the Libraries.

See you there!

Image of cupcakes

Crafternoon:  Creepy Cupcakes

October 15, 2024

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Group Study Room

Limited to 12 attendees

Image of collage art

Crafternoon: Collaging

November 19, 2024

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Group Study Room

Limited to 15 attendees

Image of knitting needles and yarn

Crafternoon: Knitting

December 10

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Group Study Room

Limited to 15 attendees

Campus History Walk

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Did you know that WSU was once a branch campus of Miami University and the Ohio State University? Did you know there is a small 19th century cemetery bordering the woods on the east side of campus? Are you interested in learning more about the history and early beginnings of WSU? If so, please join University Archivist Chris Wydman for a short historical walking tour of the WSU campus, beginning at the Dunbar Library, followed by a tour through the Quad, then down the hill to the historic Rockafield Cemetery. Please join us Tuesday, October 8 at 1pm in the library lobby, with a rainout date of October 17. Please dress appropriately for October weather and remember your hiking shoes. We hope to see you on the 8th!

Wright Brothers Day 2024!

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Visit our archivists at Wright Brothers Day to learn more about the Orville and Wilbur Wright’s spirit of innovation and the history of flight—and test your knowledge of Wright Brothers trivia!

The University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives is home to one of the most complete collections of Wright material in the world. It includes the Wrights’ own technical library, personal library, and family papers, including letters, diaries, financial records, genealogical files, and other documents detailing the lives and work of Wilbur and Orville Wright and the Wright Family.

Wright Brothers Day
October 3, 2024
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Student Union Atrium

Wright Brothers Day display table with images related to the Wright Brothers and the history of flight
Special Collections and Archives display at Wright Brothers Day