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    Steely Library Becomes Member of LOEX

    This spring, Steely Library became one of 600 member libraries of LOEX, a non-profit educational clearing house for library instruction and information literacy. LOEX was founded [...]


  • A Chance to Come Back and Give Back

    A Chance to Come Back and Give Back

    Apart from investing his time on behalf of the Steely Library, Greg and his wife, Sheila Edwards, have a long history of giving to the university. Recognizing the significant impact that NKU has had on their lives, the pair decided to develop a plan with long-term goals for their philanthropic giving. From this thoughtful consideration came the recent [...]


  • Reduced Library Hours in Response to Delayed Spring Semester

    Reduced Library Hours in Response to Delayed Spring Semester

    In response to the President's message, Steely is reducing operating hours from January 8- 14, 2022. The Omicron variant is expected to peak quickly. Therefore, Steely will resume regular operating hours by the start of the semester[...]


  • New Year New Librarians

    New Year New Librarians

    At the end of the Fall semester, Steely welcomed two new members to Team Steely. Join us in welcoming [...]


  • Open Educational Resources Program Launching in Spring 2022

    Open Educational Resources Program Launching in Spring 2022

    Steely Library is committed to supporting the growth of OER use across campus in order to support student success, social justice, and equity for students with unmet financial needs. A cross-institutional team led by the library has joined an AAC&U Institute on Open Educational Resources for the 2021-2022 academic year, to advance OER adoption, adaptation, and [...]


  • 2022 Library Fellowship for Undergraduate Students of Color Now Open for Applicants

    2022 Library Fellowship for Undergraduate Students of Color Now Open for Applicants

    Boost your resume and research skills with an Undergraduate Fellowship at Steely Library. Recipients are awarded $1,500 for a 120-hour commitment. The Spring 2022 Library Fellowship application is open from [...]


  • Steely Library Helps NKU Students Save over $1 Million

    Steely Library Helps NKU Students Save over $1 Million

    This fall, Steely Library’s Textbook Affordability Program added 45 electronic textbooks to the library catalog. The Textbook Affordability Program has the potential to reach 13,113 students, saving them over $1 million in textbook costs.  [...]


  • 6 New Databases Now Available through Steely Library

    6 New Databases Now Available through Steely Library

    Steely Library continues to increase NKU’s access to the world’s information by acquiring the industry’s most reputable online databases. Steely recently added [...]


  • Welcome Samantha Geiger, Steely's New Makerspace Coordinator 

    Welcome Samantha Geiger, Steely's New Makerspace Coordinator 

    On September 20th, Steely Library welcomed Samantha Geiger as Stego Studio's inaugural Makerspace Coordinator. Samantha previously served [...]


  • Introducing the 2021-22 Board of Student Stakeholders (BOSS)

    Introducing the 2021-22 Board of Student Stakeholders (BOSS)

    This fall, Steely Library is welcoming a new cohort of student board members following an open application process over the summer. The BOSS team will meet monthly and work together throughout the academic year to [...]


  • Navigating COVID-19 Vaccine Information Online - Let's be FRANK

    Navigating COVID-19 Vaccine Information Online - Let's be FRANK

    Not sure if you should get the vaccine? Don’t let inaccurate or misleading information be the reason that stops you. At W. Frank Steely Library, Librarians teach FRANK strategies as part of the GEARUP program to help our community navigate an information environment that can often feel complex and chaotic. While FRANK strategies are [...]


  • New Kids on the Steely Block

    New Kids on the Steely Block

    Over the summer, Steely welcomed five new members to the library family. Join us in welcoming [...]


  • FUEL NKU Pop-Up at Steely Library

    FUEL NKU Pop-Up at Steely Library

    FUEL NKU and Steely Library join forces to provide free snacks and coffee to students during the first week of class. FUEL NKU is a [...]


  • Steely Library Launches New Makerspace - Stego Studio

    Steely Library Launches New Makerspace - Stego Studio

    Stego Studio will open in time for the fall semester to all currently enrolled NKU students, faculty, and staff.


  • 5 New Databases Now Accessible through Steely Library 

    5 New Databases Now Accessible through Steely Library 

    The curious minds of NKU are now free to explore the vast depths of database giants ArtStor, Theater and Drama Premium, Food Studies Online, Data Planet, and EStatement Studies (RMA). Each database offers a unique set of digital resources inaccessible through common free search engine services. 

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