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.
Duo Jetté
Events & ProgramsHannon Library’s Music in the Library series and Musica Matrix present: Duo Jetté a performance of bass viols with Michal Palzewicz and Pat O’Scannell Thursday, September 29 1:00 – 1:40 PM Library Rotunda Performing Two Part Fancies by Michael East (1638)
International Literacy Day
Uncategorized32 million adults in the United States can’t read. I spent a considerable amount of time trying to come up with a less grim way to phrase that, but sometimes the facts should just speak for themselves. I do have to say though, as a blog writer for a library, that statistic is incredibly upsetting. We as […]
Happy National Book Lovers Day!
UncategorizedIt’s a glorious day in the nation. Why? Because it’s National Book Lovers Day. And there’s no better way to celebrate than by spending some time in a building full of books, with people that know and love books, reading or maybe talking about (yep, you guessed it) books. “Great books help you understand, and […]
Need a Charge?
Library NewsWe’re pleased to offer a new service at Hannon Library – complimentary charging stations for your phones and devices. The stations are simple and easy to use, and you don’t need to have your own cable or connector. Just walk up and plug your device in using one of the available connectors: Apple Lightning (iPhones, iPads […]
In Their Own Words
UncategorizedAs Americans, we tend to mythologize our founding fathers. In history classes, novels, and historical documentaries, we often focus on the Revolutionary War and the ideas that made men like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and John Hancock so special. What we often forget is that their ideas came from the simple act of reading. When […]
To Fathers Everywhere…
UncategorizedThere’s a famous quote by Mark Twain that goes, “When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.” So often, we […]
Go Skate Day
Library CollectionsIf you hear the roar of wheels being shoved across pavement tomorrow, don’t be alarmed. June 21 is Go Skate Day, a holiday where the only rule is to go out and skateboard. “read the latest issue of Thrasher and Skateboarder Magazine through our online access portal” The holiday started 12 years ago as a global celebration […]