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.
That’s the Spirit!
Library NewsBy Alex Mesadieu Last weekend the staff of Hannon Library hit the streets, marching in the 2015 Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, an event that has been celebrated in Ashland for over 100 years. The Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration begins every year at the crack of dawn, with a morning run, and ends […]
Lepidoptera in the Library
Library Collections, Library NewsBy Alex Mesadieu Usually, hundreds of insects would not make a building better, but this is not the case with Hannon Library’s latest digital collection. Hannon Library has teamed up with students, researchers, and amateur collectors to create the Southern Oregon University Insect Museum—Butterfly Collection. The digital collection displays over 300 butterflies from the Oregon […]
Painted Faces
Displays & ExhibitsBy Dylan Keenan Come see Hannon Library’s newest art exhibit, a collection of original paintings by Kate Burrow. Kate Burrow is an Ashland artist that has a distinct style within her painting techniques as well as the canvases she chooses to use. She primarily works with either oil or acrylic paint on scraps of uniquely aged wood, […]
A Fond Farewell
Library NewsBy Alex Mesadieu Last week, Hannon Library had the bittersweet task of saying goodbye to ten of our student employees—Steven Beatty, Emily Borman, Hannah Gogulski, Mariah Gonzales, Kelsie Lawson, Edward Pay, Haley Petty, Cristian Ramirez, Elizabeth Williams, and Kaiwen Zhang, who have all graduated from SOU. Student workers play a major role in how the library operates. […]
Music in the Library: SOU “Beloved Valley” Gamelan
Events & ProgramsThe SOU Gamelan Degung Leuwi Asih – “Beloved Valley” Gamelan – directed by Barb Barasa will offer a free outdoor concert on Thursday, May 28, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Library Plaza in front of the Southern Oregon University Hannon Library. The ensemble will perform traditional gamelan degung music plus a piece by […]
Another Long Night
Events & ProgramsBy Alex Mesadieu Last week Hannon Library hosted the triannual Long Night Against Procrastination. Librarians stayed up until midnight helping students with their projects, serving up snacks, holding workshops, and even playing board games and doing yoga with students. Throughout the night, students and faculty captured the night’s activities on Instagram. Here are some of […]
by Alex Mesadieu In many cities the first Friday of the month is no different than the second, third, or fourth; this is not the case for Ashland, Oregon. Here, the first Friday of the month is cause for a citywide celebration of the arts. First Friday Art Walks have become a tradition in Ashland, with […]