Two students check their mail in Morewood Gardens. (c.1946) Image available online via our Digital Collections.
Carnegie Mellon University Libraries welcomes all new and returning students, staff, and faculty to the start of the fall 2024 semester! Feel free to reach out to our friendly faculty and staff at CMU Libraries at any time to help you get acquainted with our many services, events, workshops, and technologies available to you.
CMU Libraries will be participating in several campus orientations sponsored by the Office of Graduate Education and the First Year Orientation Office. Please visit our informational booths and presentations on the following dates:
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Key Academic Success Resources for Doctoral Students
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center
11 – 11:45 a.m. (New Doctoral Students)
Key Academic Resources for Master's Students
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center
1:30 – 2:20 p.m (New Master’s Students)
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
New Graduate Campus Resources Fair
Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center
2 – 3:30 p.m. (New Doctoral & Master's Students)
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Family Orientation Resource Fair
Tepper Quad, 3rd and 4th Floors
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (All First Year Students & Their Families)
Additionally, we are hosting the following information-sharing events at the Libraries:
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Library Tours
Hunt Library & Sorrells Library
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Open to All)
What's up with the fridge on the 4th floor of Hunt Library? Where is the Den in Sorrells Library?
Join us for a tour around Hunt or Sorrells Library (or both!) to find out! While on the tour, learn about where you can find some quiet spaces to study and watch a movie, and how to check out our physical materials and course reserves. During the tour, you can vote for your favorite spots in the library, make some buttons and magnets, and learn how the libraries can support you in your journey, academic and otherwise.
Library Adventures: A Self-Paced Exploration of CMU Libraries
Hunt Library
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Open to All)
Come join us for a scavenger hunt and explore CMU Libraries at your own pace! If you are new or aren’t sure where things are and how to find them, this is for you! This scavenger hunt is created by CMU Libraries and designed for new students and returning undergraduates, but anyone can participate. The adventure includes questions requiring you to go to Hunt Library, CMU's main library on the Cut, Sorrells Library, the Science and Engineering Library on the fourth of Wean Hall, and to use the Library website and catalog.
The scavenger hunt begins on Wednesday, August 21 and ends on Thursday, September 19. Once you’ve completed the hunt, come celebrate your successful game with an ice-cream social on Friday, September 20!
Everyone who has completed the hunt will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Winners will be announced during the ice-cream social.
You can pick up physical copies of the scavenger hunt clues at the Front Desk of Hunt and Sorrells library or check it out online.
Microgreens Make and Take Workshop: How to be a Good Environmental Steward
Hunt Library, 1st Floor, Sustainability Studio
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (All First Year Students)
Environmental stewardship is the responsible use of resources through active participation and responsible behaviors. Join us to learn how best to do this at CMU, including growing your own microgreens!
Friday, August 23, 2024
From Buggies to Bots and Everything in Between: Explore CMU's Fascinating History with the University Archives
Hunt Library, 2nd Floor, Archives Reading Room
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Open to All)
Join the University Archives on a journey through CMU's history. We’ll be bringing out artifacts that document the fascinating history and traditions of CMU over the decades. Stop by for a hands-on experience, learn more about our services, and get to know the Archivists who care for these treasures.
A Connective Thread — IDeATe @ CMU
Hunt Library, 106B (Studio A)
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (All First Year Students)
Join us for an information session about our program, a tour of our labs and studios, and a hands-on e-textile skillshare at the Integrative Design, Arts, and Technology (IDeATe) network in the basement of Hunt Library.
Green Guide: Sustainability at CMU
Hunt Library, 1st Floor, Sustainability Studio
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Open to All)
This interactive session allows you to explore ways to be more sustainable during your time at CMU. There will be items to try, giveaways, and a chance to meet sustainability staff. We will also introduce campus initiatives and services that happen throughout the year, while highlighting ways you can be involved and make an impact. Stop by to share your passions, future interests, and ideas for action or learn about tangible opportunities.