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Extended Finals Week Hours

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Dunbar Library Finals Week extended study hours begin on Wednesday, December 4th and run through Thursday, December 12th. We have a number of Destress for Success activities scheduled during finals week as well.

Extended finals week study hours are:

  • Monday through Thursday – 7:30 am to 2:00 am
  • Friday – 7:30 am to 8:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • Sunday – 10:00 am to 2:00 am

These extended hours are part of our mission to facilitate student success. Please refer to our website for detailed building hours.

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Break Hours

Following finals week, the library will transition to break hours:

  • December 15th to 23rd – open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, closed weekends
  • December 24th to January 1st – Closed
  • January 2nd – 11th – open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, closed weekends
  • January 12th – regular hours resume

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.

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

Extended Library Hours for Finals Week

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Dunbar Library Finals Week extended study hours begin on Wednesday, April 17th and run through Thursday, April 25th.

Extended finals week study hours are:

  • Monday through Thursday – 7:30 am to 2:00 am
  • Friday – 7:30 am to 8:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • Sunday – 10:00 am to 2:00 am

These extended hours are part of our mission to facilitate student success. Please refer to our website for detailed building hours.

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Break Hours

Following finals week, the library will transition to break hours for April 29th through May 4th:

  • Monday and Tuesday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday – closed for Staff In-Service Day
  • Thursday and Friday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Saturday – Closed

Summer Hours

Summer Hours begin on May 5th and continue through July 26th:

  • Monday through Thursday – 7:30 am to 11:00 pm
  • Friday – 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
  • Saturday – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Sunday – 10:00 am to 11:00 pm