Stressed out? Need a break? Pet a pup!

We'll have therapy dogs visiting (outside) the library on May 13 at 2. Stop by the lawn just outside and find inner peace (inner paws?)!

Did you know we offer three rotating displays of books each month? 

In the Reading Area's display focuses on Malcolm X. This month marks the 100th anniversary of his birth and this year marked the 60th anniversary of his assassination. The display includes materials about his life, political and religious views, his autobiography, the 1992 film, and W.E.B. Dubois and Marcus Garvey who influenced his views.

The Circulation Windows showcase AAPI (or AAHNPI) Heritage Month. This book display offers fiction written by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage authors. 

Last, the Cafe Shelf focuses on Mental Health Awareness. There are a selection of biographies, self-help, psychology, and general non-fiction titles all dealing with various aspects of mental health.

As a reminder, if you or someone you know is having difficulty, there are multiple resources available for you.

For students, start here: Student Mental Health Resources. In-person, on-campus counseling is available, as well as local referrals and 24-hour on call therapists.

Not a student? Elmhurst University employees have help is available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with AllOne Health. This includes in-the-moment counseling support or one-hour counseling sessions that you may schedule. You may reach Perspectives by phone or text message 24/7 at 1-800-451-1834 to be connected with a counselor. The EAP is a free and confidential service, and is available to all employees. 

Anyone in Illinois can call the Illinois Department of Health's Crisis Help Hotline which can be reached by dialing or texting 988 

Looking for a particular journal but not sure how to find it? Bluejay Search offers three ways!

1. Type the name of the journal directly in the search bar.

2. Browse the categories.

3. Use the A-Z list of titles!

Happy Searching!

It's hard to stay on top of the news these days, so we've tried to make it just a little easier. Check out our brand new Newspaper & Media guide!

The A.C. Buehler Library subscribes to a number of newspaper databases, letting you bypass those pesky subscription fees. The Chicago Tribune, New York Times, and hundreds of others are available.

We've also curated a list of online news sources, as well as historical newspapers, when you just need a break from current events.

This year, we celebrated National Library Week (April 6-12) with cake, and asking students what they love about the A.C. Buehler Library!

But we also used National Library Week to advocate for libraries, especially in the face of cuts to IMLS, or the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The IMLS is the federal funding agency for libraries and museums in the country, and in 2024, provided $5.7m for Illinois libraries. These funds support resource sharing, like interlibrary loan, as well as other services and programs.

For Elmhurst, if IMLS funding is eliminated, there's a chance that we wouldn't be able to provide the same level of interlibrary loan services that we do now.

For more information about National Library Week and IMLS, visit our guide.