April 18, 2024
Therapy Pets at OSF
Stop by the OSF Library in St. Paul on Thursday, April 18th from 6 pm to 8 pm in the rotunda to visit with furry friends!
News and Events
Library Events
April 12, 2024
Silent Reading at Ireland Library
Celebrate National Library Week by joining us for Silent Reading! Bring your own book and we'll provide lunch! April 12th at Ireland Library from noon to 1pm - RSVP at the link below
March 19, 2024
'Prompt Engineering' Workshop
Two St. Thomas librarians, Karen Brunner and Scott Kaihoi, join forces to maximize traditional and AI-powered research tools.
February 22, 2024
Therapy Pets at OSF
Stop by the OSF Library in St. Paul on Thursday, February 22nd from 6 pm to 8 pm in the rotunda to visit with furry friends!
December 17, 2023
Focus On Finals
An intentional, cozy space to focus on upcoming finals. Stop by for snacks and warm drinks in O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library in room 108!
October 8, 2023
Reset & Refresh Study Session
Refocus after all the fun of homecoming! Join the Library on Sunday, October 8th at 7pm in Room 108 for snacks, prizes, and dedicated quiet time to recharge.
May 14, 2023
Focus On Finals
Get a jump on studying and treat yourself to free pizza on Sunday, May 14th at the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library from 7 – 9 in Room 108!
April 23, 2023
National Library Week
Join us in celebrating National Library Week from April 23rd to April 29th! Visit OSF Library to see our 'Library Technology Through the Ages' display or participate in our daily online trivia to win prizes.
New and Noteworthy
New Ebsco Databases Announced
The Libraries announce one new database and three database upgrades for new and greater access to scholarly content
Professor Susan Marsnik on the 'Professor Podcast'
Susan Marsnik, J.D., Ethics and Business Law Professor, explores the intersection of Catholic social teaching, social justice, and its connection to worker rights
Resources for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month and beyond with these library resources about African American history, heritage, and culture including books, movies, and more.
Database Trials Begin
The Libraries are currently offering a free trial of five databases – explore these databases and provide feedback to inform future purchase decisions!
Qualitative Data Analysis Software Options
St. Thomas is canceling its on-campus subscription to the NVivo desktop application in early 2024. There remain many other QDA software options for faculty and students.
Focus On Finals
An intentional, cozy space to focus on upcoming finals. Stop by for snacks and warm drinks in O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library in room 108!
Finding News on Israel-Gaza War
Looking for information about the Israel-Gaza War? Explore our Library Guide for current news sources, summaries from subject experts, and learn how to evaluate sources for credibility.
Banned Books Week 2023
The last three years have seen a huge increase in attempts to ban books. Learn more about the harms of censorship and why no book should be banned.
Reset & Refresh Study Session
Refocus after all the fun of homecoming! Join the library on Sunday, October 8th at 7pm in Room 108 for snacks, prizes, and dedicated quiet time to recharge.