Want to know how to level up your teaching, studies and research while finding a place to connect with others? See how the Fresno State Library can help at the Library Open House from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, Pete P. Peters Ellipse Gallery, 2nd Floor, North wing.

Meet librarians and library staff with a passion for helping students, faculty and staff level up their research, studies, tech use, events and more.

The Library Open House will include a meet and greet with Del Hornbuckle, dean of library services; tech demonstrations; introductions to library services; paper crafts; hors d'oeuvres and treats; raffle prizes; and an all-around good time. Resource tabling will include representatives from the following library services:

• Access Services: eReserves, Circulation and Tech Lending information.
• Technical Services: Information on Electronic Resources and more.
• Digital Services and GIS: Geospatial work and Worldwide Collaboration Dashboard.
• Research Services: Subject Librarian information and more.
• Music & Media: Info on the Library’s music collection, media creation services and virtual reality demonstration.
• Interlibrary Loan: Info on finding more research in the CSU system and beyond.
• Arnie Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature: Info on upcoming Banned Book Exhibition.
• Special Collections Research Center: Research and Archives information.
• Paper Craft Activities: Collage, origami and basic bookbinding to make your own journal.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend, make connections with a Fresno State librarian and discover how they can learn about anything in the Library.