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.

FHL Speaker Series: Literary Activism
Library NewsJoin the Friends of Hannon Library and author Midge Raymond for a discussion about literary activism and how writers can change the world for animals and the planet: February 14, 2019 4 pm Meese Room, Hannon Library (SOU Campus) Raymond is the author of the novel My Last Continent and the award-winning short-story collection Forgetting English. Her writing […]
22nd Annual William Stafford Poetry Celebration
Library NewsJoin the Friends of Hannon Library for their 22nd Annual William Stafford Poetry Celebration: January 10, 2019 7 pm–9 pm Meese Room, Hannon Library (SOU Campus) Featured poets will present readings, followed by an open mic session where audience members are invited to read a William Stafford poem of their choice. This year’s featured poets […]
A Piece of Lithia Park History
Library Collections, Library NewsHannon Library’s Special Collections recently received the gift of a Bausch and Lomb “balopticon” slide projector (sometimes called a stereopticon or “magic lantern”) which had belonged to John Herbert Doran, the first manager of Lithia Park Auto Camp. Stereopticon shows were a form of popular entertainment before the advent of moving pictures. The gift also includes three sets of glass […]
Introducing Science Online
Library Collections, Library News, Library ServicesIt’s a good time to be a science major. Why? Because Hannon Library now provides free access to Science Online, the world’s leading journal of original scientific research.
WOW Open House
Library NewsIt’s a brand new school year, and Hannon Library invites all SOU students to the Week of Welcome open house event. Discover all the amazing resources that the library has to offer. Enjoys some snacks and giveaways. Maybe even win a $50 gift card prize.
Academic Video Online
Library Collections, Library News, Library ServicesNew e-resources at Hannon Library include free video streaming. Get ready to take your research to the next level. The library now offers free video streaming by Academic Video Online. View documentaries, interviews, newsreels, and much more. Academic Video Online provides over 66,000 titles from a wide range of subject areas.
Southern Oregon Smokejumpers
Library CollectionsStories of Southern Oregon The Southern Oregon Digital Archives (SODA) is a digital library with thousands of scanned images and documents. These collections are curated, digitized, and made available to the public on the Hannon Library website . Our newest SODA collection, Stories of Southern Oregon, archives generations of regional history and the life stories […]