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.
Author: Dr. George J. Aulisio Ph.D.
Discover The University of Scranton’s Art Collection
The Weinberg Memorial Library and the Hope Horn Art Gallery are proud to announce the launch of the University Art Collections catalog, a new digital resource showcasing the University’s collection of artworks housed across campus. This initiative helps to improve the visibility and background behind the University’s art holdings.
A Vision for a Campus-Wide Museum Experience
The University of Scranton has long been home to an impressive collection of artwork, spanning paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, and other significant pieces. These works are displayed in academic buildings, administrative offices, and public spaces, enriching the campus environment with history, culture, and artistic expression. However, until now, there was no centralized way to explore or learn about these works.
With the launch of the University Art Catalog, students, researchers, and visitors can now digitally browse the collection, learn about individual pieces, and better appreciate how art is woven into the fabric of campus life.
Why This Project Matters
The creation of this catalog was driven by several key goals:
✅ Enhancing Access & Research – The catalog is a resource for students, faculty, and researchers interested in art, history, and cultural studies. The catalog also links to additional information from the Library’s Digital Collections.
✅ Managing the Collection – A comprehensive digital record allows us to track locations, update records, and maintain artworks more effectively.
✅ Fostering Collaboration – The project is a partnership between the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Hope Horn Art Gallery, combining expertise in art history, curation, digital collections, and linked data.
✅ Engaging the Community – The catalog invites the campus and local community to explore, appreciate, and interact with the University’s art collection like never before.
✅ Future Growth – While already extensive, the catalog is continually evolving. More artworks will be added over time, and existing records will be enhanced with additional details about artists and their works as more information becomes available.
Explore the Catalog Today!
We invite everyone to explore the new University Art Catalog and discover the incredible works of art that make our campus a living museum.
The University Art Collections catalog can be accessed from the Hope Horn Art Gallery’s website, a tile on the Weinberg Memorial Library’s homepage, and through a URL shortcut: www.scranton.edu/UniversityArt.
Black History Month Film Series 2025
The Louis Stanley Brown Black Student Union and the Weinberg Memorial Library are proud to once again co-host a Black History Month Film Series.
Both films are free and open to the public. Dr. U. Melissa Anyiwo and Dr. Anthony Betancourt will introduce and contextualize the films. We hope to see you in Pearn Auditorium at 7:00 pm on Monday, February 10, and Monday, February 24, 2025.
Library Services Closed Due to Snow – January 19, 2025
Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the Library will not be staffed today. Current students and other active Royal Card holders can access floors 1 through 3 of the Library by swiping their Royal Card. Individuals without an active Royal Card are not permitted to use the Library today.
There will be no in-person Library services today, but research support may be reached through the Ask a Librarian chat.
Job Opportunity: Library Services Department Coordinator (full-time professional staff, 12-month)
The University of Scranton invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, professional staff position. All applicants must apply through universityofscrantonjobs.com. The application closing date is anticipated to be January 10, 2025.
Job Purpose
The Library Services Department Coordinator supervises all activities of the Library Services Department, including ensuring the operational success of the Library Services Desk, which is open 7 days a week when classes are in session. The Library Services Department, operating out of the Library Services Desk, is the first point of contact for all library users, ensuring that all users’ requests are answered directly or referred to the appropriate library department. The Library Services Department is responsible for opening and closing the building, supporting public safety in the library, patron record confidentiality, billing, the loaning of materials and computing equipment, maintenance of user records, stack maintenance, physical and electronic reserves, coordinating library lobby displays and curated collections, and student-worker hiring, training, and supervision.
Essential Duties
– Supervises two full-time clerical, three part-time clerical, and two part-time professional staff, and coordinates with the Research & Scholarly Services Coordinator regarding joint department activities at the Library Services Desk which includes taking the lead on staff hiring, staff scheduling and training, evaluating staff work performance
– Assures compliance with Library security policies and procedures, including opening and closing the building, scheduling, and acting as liaison with University Police, Facilities, and Library Administration to address issues
– Assures smooth operation of the Library Services Desk and serves as the point person for any special requests or complaints; provides patron assistance at the Library Services Desk
– Hires and coordinates the scheduling, training, and supervision of 15-20 work-study students at the Library Services Desk
– Supervises library stack maintenance functions for the Education Laboratory, Heritage Room, Media Resources, Microfilm, Periodicals, Circulating, and Reference collections; communicates with staff on reshelving, shelf reading, mis-shelved and damaged materials, and needed stack shifts
– Analyzes Library Services activities which includes preparing and analyzing data reports, including circulation statistics; makes policy and procedure recommendations to Library Administration; oversees Library Service Desk assessment activities
– Supervises administration of PALCI E-Z Borrow, which includes communicating with department staff on recalled or overdue books and problems with borrowing and lending accounts; compiles annual statistics and creates invoices for lost books as needed; stays abreast of service changes
– Monitors notices for overdue, recalled, on hold, or billed library materials; communicates with patrons and other libraries about their accounts; places Banner holds and reports delinquent borrowers to our collection agency; ensures the confidentiality of patron records
– Responsible for balancing the library cash register and making deposits as necessary
Additional Skills Required
– Ability to communicate effectively with library patrons, and handle communications tactfully, courteously, and with appropriate discretion
– Ability to instruct/direct the work of other staff and student workers
– Excellent organizational/record-keeping skills
– Must be able to lift and move heavy cartons of books, weighing up to 40 lbs.
– Must be able to support the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
– Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission
Minimum Education Requirements
– Bachelor’s degree is required
Preferred Education
– Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program is preferred
Minimum Job Experience Requirements
– Two (2) years of recent library experience with circulation or public services responsibility.
– Six (6) months of management and supervisory experience required
– Six (6) months of management and supervisory experience required
Preferred Qualifications
– Experience troubleshooting library circulation software is preferred
Schedule/Work Hours
– Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week). Additional hours as required.
Library Services Closed – January 7, 2024
Due to the weather conditions, the Library will not be staffed today. Royal Card holders can access floors 1 through 3 by swiping into a 24-hour entrance. Individuals without an active Royal Card are not permitted to use the Library today.
There will be no in-person Library services, but research support remains available through the Ask a Librarian chat.
Job Announcement: Administrative Assistant to the Library / Slattery Center (10-months, full-time)
The Weinberg Memorial Library and the Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities are seeking to hire a full-time, 10-months Administrative Assistant who will jointly support the structures and programs of the Weinberg Memorial Library (including Schemel Forum, Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library, Department of Faculty Librarians, and the Hope Horn Art Gallery) and the Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities.
The position will be advertised until November 15, 2023, or until a qualified candidate is hired.
To apply for this position, please visit: https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/7143
Library to Host Arab American Film Series
The Weinberg Memorial Library is proud to host an Arab American Film Series this April!
The films will be accompanied by a brief introduction by Badoor Albuloushi, Fulbright Teaching Assistant.
The films are Free and Open to the Public in the Pearn Auditorium (Brennan Hall 228). Complimentary popcorn, snacks, and refreshments will be served! To register or share the movie information with others, please share the link www.scranton.edu/library/events.
The Film Series is made possible by funding from the Office of Equity and Diversity.
Library to Host Alumna Author
The Library is proud to host, in cooperation with the Department of English and Theatre, Alumna Author Liz Alterman. Since graduating from The University of Scranton with a B.A. in English, Liz has published three well-received books.
On March 30th, at 5:00 pm in the Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room (Library 5th Floor), Liz will deliver a reading from one of her works and answer questions. Liz will also discuss her time working as a journalist and freelance writer. We hope you can join us!
The event is open to the community, and light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP here: Alumna Author Liz Alterman
Black History Month Film Series
The Weinberg Memorial Library and the Louis Stanley Brown Black Student Union are proud to co-host a Black History Month Film Series.
The films will immediately follow a brief presentation that begins at 7:00 PM.
The films are Free and Open to the Public in the Moskovitz Theater on the 4th floor of the DeNaples Center. Complimentary popcorn, snacks, and refreshments will be served!
The Film Series is made possible by a University of Scranton Diversity Initiatives Grant.