{"id":14499,"date":"2025-08-25T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T12:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.scranton.edu\/library\/?p=14499"},"modified":"2025-08-24T18:50:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T22:50:28","slug":"welcome-class-of-2029-to-the-weinberg-memorial-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.scranton.edu\/library\/2025\/08\/25\/welcome-class-of-2029-to-the-weinberg-memorial-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Class of 2029 to the Weinberg Memorial Library!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Weinberg Memorial Library is pleased to welcome the Class of 2029 to The University of Scranton!<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/hhregister\">Sign up<\/a><\/strong> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/infolit\/heritage-hunt.shtml\"><strong>Heritage Hunt<\/strong><\/a>, an interactive introduction to the Library and its resources for first-year students!<\/p>\n<p>Watch our welcome video to learn more about the Weinberg Memorial Library.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Weinberg Memorial Library Welcome Video (2025)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jTXoF8rynPM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can consult with a University of Scranton Librarian during our service hours by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">asking for research assistance at the first floor Library Services Desk<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">calling 570-941-4000, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">or by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">using the<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/ask-librarian.shtml\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ask a Librarian<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> chat boxes on our website <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">which are available 24\/7<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Library\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/infolit\/index.shtml\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Research &amp; Scholarly Services<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> department, located on the second floor, can assist you with research, such as finding, evaluating, and citing information. Look for the purple \u201cResearch Librarian on call\u201d signs to locate a librarian available for drop-in research assistance. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Research consultations<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can be scheduled by using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/ask-librarian.shtml\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ask a Librarian<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">chat box or by contacting your<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/infolit\/liaisons.shtml\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">subject liaison librarian<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">directly by email.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To find resources, such as books, journals, and media, use Royal Search on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/index.shtml\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Library\u2019s home page<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The Library\u2019s large collection of eBooks, electronic journals, and streaming media is available 24\/7. To access the Library\u2019s online content, you must first authenticate through <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">my.scranton.edu<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.library.scranton.edu\/interlibrary-loan\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interlibrary Loan (ILL)<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> service is available for requesting books and articles not currently accessible at our Library. For ILL questions or concerns, please email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:interlibrary-loan@scranton.edu\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">interlibrary-loan@scranton.edu<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The staff at the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Library Services Desk <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">on the first floor <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">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 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Books<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> recently added to our collection, our <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recreational Reading Collection<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> which offers a variety of new and popular fiction and nonfiction, our new <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Graphic Novels<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> collection, and our <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Featured Media Collection<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that contains recently acquired and popular DVDs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Weinberg Memorial Library 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 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/our-building\/heritage-room.shtml\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Library\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/our-building\/pro-deo-room.shtml\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pro Deo Room<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/reilly-learning-commons\/index.shtml\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reilly Learning Commons<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/our-building\/second-floor.shtml\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2nd floor<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/our-building\/third-floor.shtml\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3rd floor<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">remain accessible to students 24 hours a day when campus is open and include printing stations, group study rooms, and lab computers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/reilly-learning-commons\/index.shtml\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reilly Learning Commons<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (RLC),<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> located on the first floor, is a collaborative space with access to computers, video and audio recording rooms, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/groupstudy.library.scranton.edu\/reserve\/floor_1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">reservable<\/span><\/b><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">group study rooms equipped with whiteboards and monitors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/media\/index.shtml\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Media Resources Collection<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> on the third floor includes media items in a variety of formats which are available for borrowing. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scranton.edu\/academics\/wml\/media\/index.shtml\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">EdLab Collection<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, located within the Media Resources space, consists of children\u2019s literature, K-12 textbooks, and materials useful for student teaching.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\"> Media Resources is currently undergoing renovations. The space is open as a study space and the EdLab Collection is accessible, however the media typically held in this space is currently not available. The Media Resources Collection will be back in a newly renovated space by Spring 2026. In the interim, check out our Featured Media Collection on the first floor or our streaming media collections online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalservices.scranton.edu\/digital\/custom\/what-we-do\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The University of Scranton Archives and McHugh Family Special Collections<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, located on the fourth floor, collects, preserves, and provides access to rare materials and historical records on the University&#8217;s history and the greater Scranton community. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Appointments<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">are recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Have a great semester and stop by to visit us!<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Weinberg Memorial Library is pleased to welcome the Class of 2029 to The University of Scranton!\u00a0 Sign up for the Heritage Hunt, an interactive introduction to the Library and its resources for first-year students! 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