News and Events

Library Events

December 22, 2025

Christmas at Ireland

Stop by Ireland Library on Monday, December 22nd anytime between 3pm and 5pm for our holiday celebration! Join us for a classic Christmas movie, board games, sweet treats and more!

December 11, 2025

Therapy Pets at OSF!

Stop by O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library on Thursday, December 11th between 6 pm and 8 pm for our last Therapy Pets event of the semester! Take a break from finals prep to greet your fuzzy friends!

November 13, 2025

Therapy Pets at OSF

Stop by O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library on Thursday, November 13th between 6 pm and 8 pm to chill with therapy dogs! Take a break from studying and meet fuzzy friends!

November 13, 2025

Learn about Consensus on Zoom!

Join us on Thursday, November 13th at 12pm on zoom as St. Thomas Librarians Karen and Scott present information about the AI-powered research tool called Consensus.

October 29, 2025

Happy Birthday, O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library!

Join us on October 29th at 11:45 in the OSF rotunda to celebrate the OSF building's birthday and all the wonderful people that make research possible! We'll have cupcakes and smiles for everyone!

October 16, 2025

October Therapy Pets

Stop by O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library rotunda on Thursday, October 16th between 6 pm and 8 pm to chill with therapy dogs!

October 5, 2025

Reset & Refresh: Homecoming

Refocus after all the fun of homecoming! Join us in library room 108 for snacks, prizes, and dedicated quiet time to research, study, and recharge!

October 3, 2025

Ireland Game Night

Join us at Ireland Library on Friday October 3rd at 6 pm for Fall Game Night! All St. Thomas students are invited to bring board games, a dish or snacks to share, enjoy great company!

September 18, 2025

Therapy Pets at OSF

Stop by O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library rotunda on Thursday, September 18th between 6 pm and 8 pm to chill with therapy dogs!

August 14, 2025

Ireland Movie Night

Join us at Ireland Library on Thursday August 14th at 5pm for Summer Movie Night! All St. Thomas students are invited to enjoy free pizza and soda!

November 21, 2024

Therapy Pets at OSF

Therapy Pets and their friends are back for the third time this semester! Stop by OSF on Thursday November 21st anytime between 6 pm and 8 pm to say hello!

December 12, 2024

Therapy Pets at OSF Library

Our last Therapy Pets of the semester is almost here! Take a break from studying to meet some canine friends on Thursday, December 12th anytime from 6 pm to 8 pm!

October 17, 2024

Therapy Pets at OSF

Our second Therapy Pets of the year is almost here! Stop by OSF on Thursday October 17 between 6 pm and 8 pm to visit with dogs and their friends!

September 19, 2024

Therapy Pets at OSF

Therapy Pets returns this fall on September 19th from 6pm to 8pm! Come visit our fuzzy friends!

May 19, 2024

Focus on Finals

An intentional, refreshing space to focus on upcoming finals. Stop by at 7pm for pizza, snacks, drinks, and PRIZES in O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library in room 108!

May 16, 2024

Therapy Pets at OSF

Stop by the OSF Library in St. Paul on Thursday, May 16th from 6 pm to 8 pm in the rotunda to visit with furry friends!

New and Noteworthy

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Trial Add-Ons for SimplyAnalytics

The St. Thomas Libraries are currently testing two new add-ons that will make SimplyAnalytics even more powerful and versatile, learn more in this blog post by St. Thomas University Librarian, Andrea Koeppe!
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Merry Christmas from the St. Thomas Libraries

Among the many treasures in the University of St. Thomas Libraries’ Rare Books collection are holiday images sure to spark your Christmas spirit. Find out more in this blog post from our own St. Thomas Archivist, Ann Kenne. 
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Native American Films

Celebrate Native American History Month by streaming documentaries and films by Native film makers provided to you for free through the University of St. Thomas Libraries. Explore these ten films curated by the Music and Media Librarian.
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Librarians on Campus Podcast

Two St. Thomas librarians were featured on GRADvantage, a podcast that demystifies the graduate student experience by interviewing faculty and campus leaders.
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Open Access Week: Oct 20 - 26

Open Access Week celebrates the potential benefits of transitioning research to Open Access (OA). This year’s theme is "Who Owns Our Knowledge" which prioritizes public access over profits. 
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October Database Trial

Twice a year, St. Thomas Libraries trial new and exciting databases that support the academic curriculum. Explore the Fall semester trial offerings and let us know what you think!
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The Future of LibrarySearch

Have thoughts on the main library search box? We'd love to hear them! Tell us how you use LibrarySearch and what improvements you want to see in our anonymous survey! 
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Introducing Consensus

The St. Thomas Libraries are excited to announce a trial of Consensus, a new AI-powered scholarly database.
Read more about it in the blog post below, and be sure to share your feedback!
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AI and Research

Curious about how to use AI ethically in your research? We are too! Check out our AI Library Guide to learn more about how AI works, what to expect, and how it can integrate into your research process.