Library News & Events
This page will inform you of upcoming events and events at the Courtright Memorial Library. In between news updates on this blog, we use Instagram (@courtrightlib), Facebook (@Otterbeinlibrary), and Twitter (@CourtrightLib) to keep you informed.
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Library LSP Update 4: The Big Freeze
And so it begins. The Courtright Memorial Library is now entering the final phase of our migration to the Alma library management system! Things are going to get a little messy around here but all the best glowups do, sis. How will you be affected as we metamorphosis into the beautiful butterfly we were always meant to be? You may find certain parts of our website, collection catalog, or circulation systems down periodically during upcoming program freezes. Rest assured, we…
Library LSP Update 3: Fun Activities!
We are finally entering the data transfer and integration phase of our new library management system, Alma, and discovery layer, Primo, which are replacing our current systems, Sierra and EBSCOhost. Alma and Primo will refresh how library users interact with our collection so please bear with us as we take this big step towards improving how we serve you and the Otterbein community. See our Libguide for more info! To celebrate, the Courtright Memorial Library is hosting rotating, passive program…
FOL Presents: Otterbein Singers
The Friends of the Courtright Memorial Library will present a concert by the Otterbein Singers on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 7:30pm. at the Battelle Fine Arts Center of Otterbein University (170 W. Park Street). The Otterbein Singers are mixed choir of Musical Theatre and Acting majors. Under the direction of Jeremy Alfera, the concert will feature songs made famous in movie musicals from Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) through Wicked (2024) in their “Movie Night” performance! Admission is FREE, though…
Emma Parker: Trans-Visibility Project Gallery
Available for viewing all of March at the Courtright Memorial Library. Panel Reception Event March 20th @ 6:15pm, 2nd floor of the Courtright Memorial Library. The Courtright Memorial Library is proud to host the work of local Columbus photographer and artist, Emma Parker, in this March long temporary art exhibit. This is the first event of its kind for our Library! In addition to the public exhibit, which will span the 1st and 2nd floors, we are holding a Panel Reception event…
Library LSP Update 2: Important Dates Coming Up!
It's happening! The transition to Alma is almost here! Mark your calendars for these important March due dates: All Spring/Summer purchase requests must be submitted no later than March 7th, and all Spring/Summer course reserve requests must be submitted no later than March 14th. Your requests can be sent to circ@otterbein.edu or you can complete the Course Reserve Request Form on our website. If you email us your request, please include the following: Title Author Publication Date/Edition ISBN (if known)…
Library LSP Update 1: We’re Spring Cleaning!
Big changes are coming to the Courtright Memorial Library this spring! We will be introducing a new library management system, Alma, and a new discovery layer, Primo, which will replace our current systems, Sierra and the EbscoHost discovery layer, known commonly as “OneSearch”. These updates couldn't come a moment too soon - our beloved Sierra is more than 30 years old! Alma and Primo will refresh how library users interact with our collection so please bear with us as we…
Becker Gallery Spring 2025 – Works by Adam Kolp
We are proud to welcome Otterbein alum and artist Adam Kolp to the Becker Gallery! “Coming to terms with the fact that I was losing my eyesight was actually when I first began to see the world much more clearly. We often spend our days over scheduled with things to do and places to be. Consumed by brief memories of what something was or the thought of what it could have been, we then quickly move on to the next…
Welcome Back, Cardinals!
We hope you had a wonderful winter break, and we are looking forward to another great semester with you all. If you’re finding the new semester challenging, don't hesitate to reach out if you need help! You can find some helpful library resources on our website or check out the Academic Support Center on our second floor. We are all here to help!
Meet Irish Wolfhounds at Our Doggy Destresser
Are finals stressing you out? Do you love dogs? Take a break and cuddle your stress away with two Irish Wolfhounds, brought by Professor Candyce Canzoneri and her friend! They will be here at the Courtright Memorial Library, 1st floor alcove, from 12pm to 1pm on Thursday, December 5th. We hope to see you there!
Warm Up at Our Finals Café
Finals will be here before you know it, so come relax at our Finals Café! It will be on Wednesday, December 4th from 6pm to 8pm, at the Courtright Memorial Library, on the 1st floor. Warm up with some free coffee, tea, or hot cocoa from our beverage bar, grab a fidget toy or coloring page, and learn how to use M&Ms and Skittles as a study tool. Drop-In Tutoring from the Academic Support Center will also be available. The…
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