University Libraries at The University of Akron

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University Libraries include the Bierce Library, Archives and Special Collections (located in the Polsky Building) and the UA Press (in Quaker Square) serving the research and curricular needs of the students, faculty, staff, and community of the University of Akron.

Happy ! 📚This week’s feature is "The Sirens: A Novel" by Emilia Hart.Part of our Popular Reads collection, this captiva...
05/29/2026

Happy ! 📚

This week’s feature is "The Sirens: A Novel" by Emilia Hart.

Part of our Popular Reads collection, this captivating novel is the perfect addition to your summer reading list. Whether you're relaxing by the pool, heading out on vacation, or enjoying a quiet afternoon, this page-turner is a great companion for the season. ☀️📖

Happy ! 📚This week’s feature is "Paris and Environs" by Ian Robertson and John Flower.Do you have any exciting summer t...
05/15/2026

Happy ! 📚

This week’s feature is "Paris and Environs" by Ian Robertson and John Flower.

Do you have any exciting summer travel plans, or are you dreaming about future adventures? Our travel guides are a great resource for discovering new destinations, planning trips, and learning more about places around the world before you go!

Featured behind this book is "Germany" by Paul Sullivan, Marc Di Duca, Joanna Egert-Romanowska, and Małgorzata Omilanowska. 📖

Don't miss your chance to get a copy of "Lost Voices of the Great War" signed by editors S. Victor Fleischer and Toivo M...
05/13/2026

Don't miss your chance to get a copy of "Lost Voices of the Great War" signed by editors S. Victor Fleischer and Toivo Motter this Saturday at the Akron History Center from 11am to 2pm!

Congratulations Class of 2026, you made it to graduation!! We're proud to have been part of your college journey, and we...
05/09/2026

Congratulations Class of 2026, you made it to graduation!!
We're proud to have been part of your college journey, and we wish you all the best for the future!

Happy ! 📚This week’s feature is "Calm and Confident under Stress: The Stress Competence Book: Recognize, Understand, Ma...
05/08/2026

Happy ! 📚

This week’s feature is "Calm and Confident under Stress: The Stress Competence Book: Recognize, Understand, Manage Stress" by Gert Kaluza.

Congratulations to all of our graduating Zips! 🎓 As the semester wraps up, this ebook is a great reminder that resources like ebooks can be enjoyed all year long right from your mobile device, wherever you go.

We made it to the end of the 2026 Academic Year! Congratulations, Zips!Bierce Library will be open different hours durin...
05/08/2026

We made it to the end of the 2026 Academic Year! Congratulations, Zips!

Bierce Library will be open different hours during the intersession period from May 9 through June 7. We will be open Mondays through Fridays from 8am-4pm and closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Congratulations to all the students graduating this upcoming weekend with special thanks to the UA Archives student assi...
05/07/2026

Congratulations to all the students graduating this upcoming weekend with special thanks to the UA Archives student assistants Ava, Lexxe, Sea, and all those from the University Libraries that are moving on! The UA Archives and Special Collections wish all graduates the best as new alumni of the University of Akron and encourage you to stay curious. You can learn more about the University or its predecessor institutions, the Municipal University of Akron (1913-1926) and Buchtel College (1870-1913) through digital collections or an in-person visit to the University Archives. From scrapbooks to student organization records, diaries to department newsletters, we have a lot of history to showcase! Check out the University of Akron Historical Resources LibGuide located on the “Research with Us” section of our webpage or email [email protected] to learn more or schedule a visit. Go Zips!

Happy ! 📚This week’s feature is "College Study Hacks: 101 Ways to Study Easier and Faster" by Melanie Falconer.With fin...
05/01/2026

Happy ! 📚

This week’s feature is "College Study Hacks: 101 Ways to Study Easier and Faster" by Melanie Falconer.

With finals week right around the corner, this guide is packed with practical tips to help you study smarter, stay organized, and make the most of your time. Good luck, Zips, you’ve got this! 💙📖

04/30/2026

Zips, we’re loving your artistic expressions with the murals!

The murals will be in the Library Lobby through Friday evening, so continue stopping by for art breaks and to make your mark! 🎨

Refuel for a weekend of studying with free snacks and coffee in Bierce Library's lobby! The PB&J Deli will be available ...
04/30/2026

Refuel for a weekend of studying with free snacks and coffee in Bierce Library's lobby! The PB&J Deli will be available from 11:00am till supplies last and late-night coffee will be available at 8:00pm.

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302 Buchtel Commons
Akron, OH
44325

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 12am
Tuesday 7am - 12am
Wednesday 7am - 12am
Thursday 7am - 12am
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 12am

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