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.
Schneider Museum of Art Installs a New Art Piece in the Hannon Library
Library News¡Provecho! by Justin Favela Visitors to Hannon Library are now greeted with a stunning art installation coordinated by the Schneider Museum of Art as part of their Art Beyond 2023 project. ¡Provecho! by mixed-media artist Justin Favela is a large and colorful piñata-inspired fabric art work that will be on display in the Hannon […]
CEO of Abacela Winery shares his experience in winemaking
Library NewsClimatologist Greg Jones, the CEO of Abacela Winery in Oregon’s Umpqua Valley, has been involved in the Oregon wine industry for nearly thirty years. Earl and Hilda Jones, Greg’s parents, founded Abacela in 1995. Over the years, the vineyards for the family-run winery have grown to cover 76 acres, and Abacela produces more than 12,000 […]
Hannon Library 70th Anniversary with FDLP
Library NewsStudent Design Work Displayed in Hannon Library Hannon Library recently gave students in the EMDA 343: Graphic Design Methods class taught by Sam Hayes-Hicks, Assistant Professor of Emerging Media and Digital Art, an opportunity to share their work beyond the classroom setting with a unique collaboration with several librarians. The partnership began as a fun […]
Black History Month: Novels Part 1
Library NewsThe Prophets By: Robert Jones, Jr. A novel about the forbidden union between two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation, the refuge they find in each other, and a betrayal that threatens their existence. Get more information here. The Water Dancer By: Ta-Nehisi Coates A novel that follows a young Black […]
Ellie Alexander Shares Her Life as an Author, Speaker, and Coach
Library NewsEveryone knows the Pacific Northwest is known for its beautiful coastline, green interior, rainy weather, and spectacular mountains, but what makes it truly special are the people. As a native of the Pacific Northwest and author of twenty-five published novels, Ellie Alexander loves to translate her experiences into unique stories. These unique stories often combine […]
Winter (LNAP) Is Coming!
Library NewsWhat do you do when the weather is cold, the sun sets early, and midterms are upon you? You head to the library for our Winter Term Long Night Against Procrastination! At this term’s event, you can warm up by the fireplace, get something to eat, and take advantage of a number of library services […]
TextShare Program Returns
Library NewsWith funding from the SOU Bridge Program, Hannon Library has relaunched the TextShare program! By purchasing the course items students and faculty request, TextShare helps SOU students access textbooks required for courses. If we don’t already have a copy of your textbook on reserve, just fill out the TextShare Purchase Request form to ask us […]