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.
Discovering Depths of Humanity: An interview with Thomas Dodson on “No Use Pretending”
Library NewsWe are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of No Use Pretending, a compelling collection of stories by the talented writer and librarian, Thomas Dodson. The book delves into the complex and often poignant aspects of human existence, exploring themes of suffering, addictive attachments, and the search for solace. The stories traverse various genres, shedding […]
Fall 2023 LNAP
Library NewsIt’s the middle of the term, and you know what that means: It’s time for the Long Night Against Procrastination (LNAP) event in Hannon Library! What is this event lovingly referred to as LNAP by generations of students past? In a nutshell, the library stays open late with food, fun, and services to help you […]
The Tutoring Center is Open!
Library NewsWe made it to week 2, which means the Hannon Library’s Tutoring Center is now open to support our students with free peer-based tutoring! Our peer tutors are current SOU students, specializing in Math, Science, and Writing general topics, with specific subject and class expertise varying by term and tutor. Tutors cannot do your work for you, […]
Dive into History with Jeffrey Max LaLande and “The Jackson County Rebellion”
Library NewsHey there, history enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to introduce our next guest for the Friends of the Hannon Library Speaker Series: the one and only Jeffrey Max LaLande. Mark your calendars for October 12, 2023, at 5:30 pm, as we take a fascinating journey through Southern Oregon’s past and explore his incredible book, The Jackson […]
New Class: Information, Science, and Society
Library NewsThe library will be offering a new course in Fall Term that has been approved for both the new general education capacity Inquiry & Analysis as well as for Strand F in University Studies. The course invites students to explore high-interest current topics in science and learn about how people encounter, evaluate, and use […]
Our quarterly LNAP is back in full force
Library NewsIt feels like spring is finally here: the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and midterms are upon us! If that last item has you a bit more worried than the first two, never fear—LNAP is here! Head to Hannon Library for the final Long Night Against Procrastination of this academic year on […]
Susanne Petermann: “Translating Rilke’s Poetry”
Library NewsThe Friends of Hannon Library will host Susanne Petermann, poet and translator of the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, in the final installment of the Friends of Hannon Library Lecture Series for this academic year on May 11. Petermann has published her own poetry in a range of literary reviews, and her book of […]