About Hannon Library
The Hannon Library is integral to the success of all learners at Southern Oregon University. We advance information literacy and lifelong learning by teaching diverse learners to navigate and understand increasingly complex information environments. We embrace new information technologies and are committed to providing equitable access to extensive electronic and print collections. We commit to excellence in service, programming, and outreach that furthers intellectual growth.

Discover Watersheds of Southern Oregon with Special Collections
Library NewsAre you working on your final research project of the year? Did you know that Hannon Library’s Special Collections and University Archives contain many sources that can elevate your research on a variety of different topics? Special Collections and University Archives is an area within the library that contains materials of significant historical and research […]
Campus Theme Presentation: Don’t Believe Everything You Read with Librarian Jim Rible
Library NewsJoin SOU and Hannon Library librarian, Jim Rible, for the Campus Theme Presentation—Don’t Believe Everything You Read: A View from 30 years at the Library Research Desk. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, May 22, from 7 to 8 pm in Hannon Library, Room 117. Rible will discuss how the sources we use for […]
New Digital Collection Highlights Terry Skibby’s Ashland Photographs
Library NewsTerry Skibby: A Life with Camera is the newest collection available in the Southern Oregon Digital Archives. The collection recognizes Ashland Historic Commissioner and photographer Terry Skibby for his lifetime of photography here in Ashland. Celebrate the public release of the Terry Skibby Photograph Collection on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, from 4-6 pm in the Meese Room of the Hannon Library at […]
Long Night Against Procrastination Returns!
Library NewsThe Long Night approaches, and as much as we love Game of Thrones, we don’t mean the Battle of Winterfell. The Long Night Against Procrastination returns! Do you find yourself feeling stressed as due dates and deadlines creep ever closer? Fortunately, Hannon Library can help you make headway on your to-do lists and overcome your […]
FHL Speaker Series: Author Harry Fuller
Library NewsJoin the Friends of Hannon Library and author Harry Fuller for The Klamath Basin: Water and Waterfowl— Thursday, May 9, 2019 4 pm Meese Room, Hannon Library (SOU Campus) During the event, Harry will discuss his books and explain why the Klamath Basin is such a rich birding location. He will also discuss how the area […]
Hannon Library Celebrates Shakespeare’s Birthday and National Poetry Month
Library NewsIn honor of National Poetry Month, Poem in Your Pocket Day, and Shakespeare’s Birthday, which is celebrated on April 23, Hannon Library is currently presenting two displays that celebrate poetry and Shakespeare. The display on the first floor, closest to the reference desk, was curated from the library’s Reference collection and includes reference materials like The […]
FHL Speaker Series: Oregon’s 9th Poet Laureate
Library NewsJoin the Friends of Hannon Library and Oregon’s 9th Poet Laureate, author Kim Stafford: April 18, 2019 4 pm Meese Room, Hannon Library (SOU Campus) Stafford is founding director of the Northwest Writing Institute at Lewis & Clark College. He is the author of a dozen books of poetry and prose, including The Muses Among […]