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HITTING THE 'PAWS' BUTTON (Therapy dogs photo gallery)
The Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs visited the university's Frances Willson Thompson Library on Dec. 2 to help students pause – or "paws," as it were – during their final exam study sessions. The visit, the second of the semester, provides a relaxing break for both students and their four-legged friends. Animal-assisted breaks, such as these, have been shown to[…]
UM-Flint's Svoboda named Michigan Academic Librarian of the Year
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
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
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 archive collaborates to digitize Flint's historical Black newspapers
Newspapers are notoriously difficult documents to preserve. Newsprint is, by definition, a low-cost and non-archival paper. That means it's all too easy for the history contained in those newspapers – particularly smaller publications without the resources to house a dedicated archive – to be lost. "Unless they were microfilmed or someone digitized them, chances are[…]
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's Marian E. Wright Writing Center Moves to Thompson Library
UM-Flint's Marian E. Wright Writing Center has moved from its longtime location on the fifth floor of French Hall to new space on the third floor of the Frances Willson Thompson Library.