National University Library Blog

If you haven't already checked it out, the library just updated its Black History Month book display with some more new books. Explore selected titles that highlight the successes, contributions, and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history. View the display here.

The Library, in collaboration with the ASC, is excited to launch an AI Toolkit webinar series that is designed to help students, faculty, and staff use artificial intelligence responsibly, ethically, and effectively in academic work. Sessions will cover AI policy and academic integrity, APA citation for AI tools, AI-assisted research discovery, summarization, dataset identification, source verification, and using AI as a personalized study aid. 

Each webinar offers practical, hands-on strategies grounded in research ethics and institutional policy to support learning, teaching, and scholarship in the age of AI. Learn more here.

The library will have limited academic support services Dec. 22 - 24 before closing for Winter Break Dec. 25 - Jan. 1. Normal business hours and academic support services will resume on Jan. 2. Enjoy your time off, and see you in 2026!

If you'd like to learn more about how to search the library's databases, make sure to check out our Searching Like a Pro tutorial series. These quick videos will walk you through keyword searching, using limiters and Boolean operators, and more. Get started on mastering library research by clicking here.

Please be aware that the library will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. We will return to normal hours on Saturday, November 29.

Native American Heritage Month (or American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month) has been observed every November since 1990. We're celebrating by showcasing a collection of books by Native American authors, and about Native American history, that we hope you'll enjoy. View the updated ebook display here.

Please be aware that the library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans Day. We are deeply thankful to all who have served. The library will return to normal hours on Wednesday, November 12.

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the National University Library speaks with NU student Tanya Stewart in the newest episode of Credible Sources! Join us as Tanya shares her story of being a Native American, Air Force veteran, and doctoral student in cybersecurity. Watch it here.

National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 - October 15 and to celebrate this, the library has updated its virtual display of books and videos! You can explore the collection here. Have a recommendation for us to add to the display? Let us know!

Please be aware that the library will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2. Thank you!