Tag Archives: Frances Willson Thompson Library

UM-Flint's Svoboda named Michigan Academic Librarian of the Year

Liz Svoboda, senior associate librarian for instruction and outreach at UM-Flint’s Thompson Library, has been honored as the Michigan Academic Librarian of the Year by the Michigan Academic Library Association.

Picture this: Midterm exams are coming up and you've been putting in long study sessions to ace your tests before fall break. It's hard work, but thankfully, the Frances Willson Thompson Library is hosting the Mid-Michigan Therapy Dog Association. Rubbing a friendly pooch's belly during "Paws for Stress Relief" gives you a momentary escape from[…]

UM-Flint library receives $600K gift from estate of retired librarian, Dorothy Gae Davis 

In an institution as large and complex as a university campus, it can be easy to forget that the fundamental components of the varied departments, resources and programs are people. These dedicated individuals carve out their own lives and identities while supporting the university's mission and working toward the common good of educating students. Each[…]

Beyond books: A look at resources at the Frances Willson Thompson Library

The library has many useful resources for students, some of which appear to be straight out of science fiction, such as this quiet study pod.

Libraries have long been cornerstones of learning and community engagement, evolving from traditional repositories of books to multifaceted hubs offering diverse educational resources and services. Modern libraries are designed to cater to a wide range of needs, providing patrons with both a tranquil space to study and access to a wealth of knowledge and technology.[…]

UM-Flint's Thompson Library celebrates 30 years

Before the Frances Willson Thompson Library opened its doors, students studied in the library located in the Classroom Office Building or CROB.

The Frances Willson Thompson Library at the University of Michigan-Flint has been a campus mainstay since its grand opening in 1994. For three decades, students have prepared for finals, written papers, conducted research, found support services and made lifelong connections within its friendly confines. To celebrate those occasions – and many more – the Thompson[…]

UM-Flint's Genesee Historical Collections Center now home to 19th century documents

UM-Flint history student Michael Laskowski worked in the Genesee Historical Collections Center archives at UM-Flint this summer. (Photo Credit: Madeline Campbell)

Thanks to a treasure trove of newly acquired materials by the University of Michigan-Flint, taking a trip back in time has never been easier. And it doesn't require the assistance of either a modified DeLorean or a Wayback Machine. Courtesy of documents that were originally housed in the basement of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in[…]

UM-Flint welcomes new director of Frances Willson Thompson Library

Jennifer Dean, Ph.D., MLIS, MMus, has joined the University of Michigan-Flint community as director of the Frances Willson Thompson Library. Dean's leadership, both as a scholar and engaged advocate for education, will ensure that the Thompson Library remains a cornerstone of excellence for UM-Flint stakeholders.  Having served most recently as dean of libraries and instructional[…]

UM-Flint Thompson Library launches Archiving the Pandemic and Protest Project

The University of Michigan-Flint Thompson Library is launching the Archiving the Pandemic and Protest Project to collect personal experiences of the Flint community during the COVID-19 pandemic and the politics and protests of 2020-2021. The responses will be archived at the Genesee Historical Collections Center at UM-Flint and later digitized, translated, and made accessible to[…]