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.

Get to Know One of America’s Prolific Poets at the Hannon Library: William Stafford
Library NewsThe annual Friends of Hannon Library William Stafford Poetry Celebration will be happening on January 12, 2023. A longtime professor at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, and a former poet laureate of Oregon, the prolific Stafford is now widely recognized as a unique and important voice in the American poetry of the twentieth century. […]
Join Us for Our Fall Book Sale
Library NewsOur fall book sale features used fiction and non-fiction books at bargain prices—paperbacks for $1 and hardbacks for $2. When: Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 to Friday, November 18th, 2022 Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Where: The first floor in the Hannon Library […]
LNAP Has Finally Arrived at the Hannon Library
Library NewsAfter a hiatus of almost three years, the Long Night Against Procrastination is back (LNAP)! 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 get an early start on term projects and set yourself […]
Hannon Library to Launch Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Survey
Library NewsStarting this fall, the Hannon Library will launch its initial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) survey. The purpose of the survey is to receive student, staff, faculty, and community feedback regarding EDI efforts at the library and how to improve them. The project is spearheaded by the Hannon Library EDI committee, which will also collect […]
News for Faculty on Open Educational Resources
Library NewsAs you know, the cost of textbooks and course materials continues to rise, adding a financial barrier for our students to enroll in courses and successfully complete their degree. Using open educational resources is one way in which instructors can have a direct impact on the cost of textbooks and on their students’ ability to […]
Hannon Library to Host Book Sale
Library NewsThe Hannon Library will host a book sale this week, from May 25th-May 27th. Hours on the 25th and 26th are 8am-7pm, and hours on the 27th are 8am-5pm. Hardcovers are $2, paperbacks are $1. Cash and credit cards are accepted, and there will be new stock daily. For any questions, please contact 541-552-6023 or […]
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Precious Yamaguchi, Ph.D
Library NewsTo celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, we interviewed SOU Associate Professor and Author Precious Yamaguchi, Ph.D, about her work, as well as some of her favorite books by AAPI authors. What is your favorite thing about being a professor at SOU? “I think the students at SOU are so unique, fun, and I love getting to […]