The Weinberg Memorial Library is seeking submissions for our annual exhibit of Environmental Art.
The Environmental Art Show theme for 2026 is Nature Reimagined.
The 2026 Environmental Art Show will be held from April 13-22, 2026 in the Charles Kratz Heritage Room, 5th Floor, Weinberg Memorial Library. The virtual exhibit held in conjunction with the exhibit will go live on April 13th.
Environmental Art promotes the natural beauty of our environment and the ideal practice of sustainable living through artworks of all types, including painting, photography, repurposed goods, sculpture, video and more. Artists are encouraged to consider their engagement with nature or a sustainable practice and develop artwork around this year’s theme.Submissions are open to all and we encourage submissions by University of Scranton students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
Deadline for digital submissions will be April 2, 2026.
Physical artwork drop off will be from April 7-10, 2026. Artwork can be dropped off at the Library Services Desk during Library Operational Hours. Participants dropping off artwork will need to provide a release form with their artwork. Release forms can be downloaded through the digital application form and hard copies of blank forms will be available at the Library Services Desk on the first floor of the Library. All artwork is returned after the art show ends.
If you would like to submit but have questions or need assistance with your submission, please contact Marleen Cloutier at marleen.cloutier@scranton.edu.
As we begin the 2026 spring semester, the Weinberg Memorial Library sends a warm welcome new and returning students!
The Weinberg Memorial Library (WML) has five floors and offers a variety of spaces to support your study and research needs including computer workstations, individual study space, group study rooms, quiet study areas, and the Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room.
The Library is open 7 days a week (see our hours) and the Library’s Pro Deo Room, Reilly Learning Commons, 2nd floor, and 3rd floorremain accessible to students 24 hours a day when campus is open and include printing stations, group study rooms, and lab computers.
Watch our welcome video to see our spaces and learn more about the Weinberg Memorial Library.
You can consult with a University of Scranton Librarian during our service hours by asking for research assistance at the first floor Library Services Desk, by calling 570-941-4000, or by using theAsk a Librarian chat boxes on our website which are available 24/7.
The Library’s Research & Scholarly Services department, located on the second floor, can assist you with research, such as finding, evaluating, and citing information. Look for the purple “Research Librarian on call” signs to locate a librarian available for drop-in research assistance. Research consultations can be scheduled by using the Ask a Librarianchat box or by contacting yoursubject liaison librariandirectly by email.
To find resources, such as books, journals, and media, use Royal Search on the Library’s home page. The Library’s large collection of eBooks, electronic journals, and streaming media is available 24/7. To access the Library’s online content, you must first authenticate through my.scranton.edu.
The staff at the Library Services Desk on the first floor can help you borrow and return print materials and laptops. You can also pick up items on reserve, books placed on hold, and interlibrary loan materials. In the lobby area in front of the Library Services Desk you will find New Books recently added to our collection, our Recreational Reading Collection which offers a variety of new and popular fiction and nonfiction, our new Graphic Novels collection, and our Featured Media Collection that contains recently acquired and popular DVDs.
The Reilly Learning Commons (RLC), located on the first floor, is a collaborative space with access to computers, video and audio recording rooms, and reservablegroup study rooms equipped with whiteboards and monitors.
The Media Resources Collection on the third floor includes media items in a variety of formats which are available for borrowing. The EdLab Collection, located within the Media Resources space, consists of children’s literature, K-12 textbooks, and materials useful for student teaching. Media Resources is currently undergoing renovations. The Media Resources DVD Collection will be back and available for borrowing in a newly renovated space beginning the first week February! Check out our Featured Media Collection on the first floor or our streaming media collections online.
The Library will be closed today, Sunday, January 25, 2026, due to travel advisories. Students on campus may access the 24 hour spaces by swiping in with their Royal Cards.
Just want to note the 250th Birthday of a favorite author.
Many of us met Miss Austen as teenagers, and as the years pass I find her voice does not dim. I hope her works have touched you as they have me. Happy Birthday (and thanks) to one of the best!
The Library’s Collaborative Teaching Room (Rm.202) and an additional Group Study Room on the 4th Floor (Rm.419) are now available for student use. Please note the guidelines posted at each room, and good luck preparing for your exams!
Are you working on a research project in a course this semester? Did you use the Library’s resources, services, collections, or spaces in order to complete your research? Then the Bonnie W. Oldham Library Research Prize is for you!
Update for 2025-2026: Starting this year, there will be one submission deadline for the Bonnie W. Oldham Library Research Prize for all projects completed this academic year. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the deadline has passed.
Monday, May 11, 2026 is the deadline for all projects completed in the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Intersession 2026, and Spring 2026 academic terms. The application form, found at the contest website, is now open and accepting submissions.
The Bonnie W. Oldham Library Research Prize recognizes excellence in research projects that show evidence of significant knowledge in the methods of research and the information gathering process and use of library resources, tools, and services.
Three prizes of $500.00 each will be awarded to the winning individual student or group in the following categories: Undergraduate Foundational (100-level courses), Undergraduate Upper-level (200- to 400-level courses), and Graduate. If won by a group, the award will be split equally among the group members.
All you need to do is write a 500- to 700-word essay describing the research strategies you used, your use of library tools and resources, your personal learning, and connections you’ve made to the Ignatian characteristics applied to research. Check out the judging rubric and our Tips web page for advice on how to craft the best 500- to 700-word essay you can about your research.
A statement of faculty support from the instructor who assigned the research project, submitted through the faculty support form at the contest website, is also required for each submission.
Winners will be announced in May after the deadline.
For additional information on how to apply, what to include in a completed application, and to access the application, visit the Bonnie W. Oldham Library Research Prize page: www.scranton.edu/libraryresearchprize
The Heritage Room will feature an exhibit of the medieval material from the McHugh Family Special Collections. The Library has long held a collection of three complete manuscripts and seven books printed before 1500. These were traditionally called incunables, which translates loosely from Latin as books from the cradle of printing. During the past 25 years, Special Collections has added a few dozen manuscript leaves and fragments as well as facsimiles of medieval manuscripts. This exhibit will showcase the oldest and rarest material owned by the Library. The exhibit will run through December 12. On November 13 at 5:30 Prof. Michael Knies will speak on the production and use of medieval manuscripts and early printed books in the Heritage Room. Please contact Special Collections Librarian, Prof. Michael Knies at Michael.Knies@Scranton.edu or (570) 941-6341 for more information.
Monday, October 5th marks the beginning of Banned Books Week. During this week, librarians and educators aim to raise awareness about efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to certain books. With challenges reaching all-time highs and disproportionately affecting members of already marginalized communities, it’s more important than ever that we advocate for our freedom to access all stories and ideas, even when they differ from our own.
Here at the Weinberg Memorial Library, we believe that everyone should have the freedom to explore and express their ideas and should have access to books that not only affirm their worldview but also challenge it. We believe that books are not only windows to other worlds and experiences but mirrors that affirm our lived experiences and how we fit into the world at large. We believe that by providing access to these books, we help create a richer, more inclusive, and more empathetic world.
We invite you to learn more by visiting our Banned Books Week display on the 2nd floor of the Library from Monday, October 5th through Friday, October 10th. Stop by to find out about some frequently challenged titles, and let us know what books you’re glad to have the freedom to read!
Rebecca Dzikowski, Cataloging Assistant, earned the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) Certificate of Merit. This recognition is well deserved and reflects both her leadership in the Weinberg Memorial Library and her contributions to the broader library community.
Rebecca serves as chair of PaLA’s Mentorship Program where she has strengthened and expanded opportunities for library professionals across Pennsylvania. The Mentorship Program matches seasons librarians and library workers with new or mid-career librarians who are hoping to expand their knowledge and careers. In the library, Rebecca also serves as a vital member of the Support Staff Meeting Planning Committee.
Please join me in congratulating Rebecca on this well-earned accomplishment!
