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Time to “fall back” Sunday at 2 a.m.!
Gain an hour of sleep, but lose all the daylight.
Don’t worry, Halle Library has therapy lights to get you through until DST returns.
Come find your light at the library.
#TruEMU #EMULibrary
Good research starts with reliable information. Use EMU Library’s guide on Evaluating Sources to spot bias, misinformation, and outdated info before it ends up in your paper: guides.emich.edu/help/evaluating

Questions? Just ask a librarian, 24/7, right on our website. 

#TruEMU
🛠️ Halle Fix-It Hub 🛠️
Broken small appliances, electronics, clothing, jewelry, toys, bikes and more? Bring them in and learn to repair with our coaches! 

📍 115 Halle Library, Creative Studio
🗓️ Nov 4 • Dec 10 | 2:30–5 PM
🔗 bit.ly/hallefixithub
✅ LBC Group 3 credit approved. 
#TruEMU #HalleFixItHub
A ghost story born in the pages of “Spectrum” magazine in 1980… and still haunting Eastern Michigan University to this day. Discover the fictional tale that became part of EMU’s campus lore in Tales from the Archives: The Ghost of Pease Auditorium: youtube.com/@emulibrary

#TruEMU #HistoricalFiction
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Michigan Advance Trivia:

Eastern Michigan University's Halle Library is named after Bruce Halle, an alumnus and Korean War veteran, who started what chain of stores still going strong today?

Check back later for the answer.
Social Media Manager is OUT. Here's the thing: database searching is rough. EMU Librarians made the cheat sheet!

Decode FindText+, search CINAHL/PsycINFO, and grab full-text articles. Stop fighting the search bar.

➡️ guides.emich.edu/dbasehelp

Chat 24/7; in-person Mon

#TruEMU
Your professor said “use scholarly sources,” and you thought you knew what that meant, but it’s not always easy to tell.

Our Peer Review & Scholarly Sources Guide helps you:
✅ Understand “peer-reviewed”
✅ Spot scholarly articles
✅ Find credible sources fast

👉 guides.emich.edu/scholarly
Feeling stuck picking a topic for your research paper? You’re not alone!
Picking a topic IS research! And we have tutorials, videos, and worksheets to help you.
💡 Start here: bit.ly/emulibtopichelp
Or stop by the Library Research Center for in-person help.
24/7 online research help also available!
Banned Books Week (Oct. 5–11) celebrates the freedom to read. Our display highlights some of 2024’s most challenged books. Check out the book profiles and grab a bookmark! Everyone deserves the freedom to explore, question, and grow through reading.

#BannedBooksWeek #TruEMU
TB to Tinker’s very first Facility Dog test in 2024! Hard to believe it’s already been a year. We’re so grateful for all the love, support, and friendship she’s brought to campus since then. Join Team Tinker and help keep her care funded with Paws with Purpose: bit.ly/pawswithpurpose

#TruEMU
Stuck on a paper? Unsure about sources or citations? Got a confusing assignment?
The Library Research Center has your back with 24/7 chat, appointments, and drop-in help.

🔗 emich.edu/library/help/ask

#TruEMU #HalleLibrary
🛠️ Halle Fix-It Hub
Broken small appliances, electronics, clothing, jewelry, toys, bikes and more? Bring them in and learn to repair with our coaches!

📍 115 Halle Library, Creative Studio
🗓️ Oct 8 • Nov 4 • Dec 10 | 2:30–5 PM
🔗 bit.ly/hallefixithub
✅ LBC Group 3 credit approved

#TruEMU
Tired of 2 a.m. citation stress? Zotero can organize your research + build bibliographies with less hassle.
Register for 1 of our demos now: 
📅 Oct 7 (2–3p, Zoom)
📅 Oct 8 (5–6p, Halle 110)
🔗 guides.emich.edu/zotero

✨ One hour now = hours saved later (it's free!)
#TruEMU
Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with CORE & Halle Library! 
📚 Explore books that spotlight Latine voices in higher ed, civil rights, activism, culture, and beyond.
✨ Take on the Reading Challenge!
🎤 Join CORE’s powerful panel discussions

Stop by Hally Library and check out the display.
Stuck on your assignment? Check out our Analyzing Your Assignment Research Guide to get the clues you need: guides.emich.edu/help/analyzing

Still confused? The Library Research Center at Halle Library is here to help! emich.edu/library/help/ask

#TruEMU
Publications of Pride @ Halle Library! Celebrate EMU’s spirit with: Cellar Roots, The Aurora, Eastern Echo, McNair Scholars Journal, JNT + faculty books on EMU’s history & more.

Grab gear: stickers, pom poms, & more (while supplies last). 🦅 Homecoming 2025: Eagle Pride in print & spirit!

#TruEMU
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🎉🐾 You’re invited! Join us as we celebrate Tinker’s 1 Year Anniversary! 🐶💚 Stop by for treats, games, coloring, make-your-own bookmarks, and of course plenty of Tinker cuddles. 💕

📅 Wed. Sept 3
🕞 3:30–5PM
📍 Halle Library, Carillon Room

Come celebrate with us! 🎂 #TruEMU #TinkerTime
🎉🐾 You’re invited! Join us as we celebrate Tinker’s 1 Year Anniversary! 🐶💚 Stop by for treats, games, coloring, make-your-own bookmarks, and of course plenty of Tinker cuddles. 💕

📅 Wed. Sept 3
🕞 3:30–5PM
📍 Halle Library, Carillon Room

Come celebrate with us! 🎂 #TruEMU #TinkerTime
Labor Day Weekend Hours at Halle Library:

📚 Friday: 7:30AM – 5PM
📚 Saturday: 9AM – 6PM
📚 Sunday: 1PM – 10PM
📚 Monday: Closed for the holiday

Stop in for study space, a round of board games, or buy a snack from the self-service market.
Have a happy Labor Day weekend, Eagles! 💚 #TruEMU
Hello Fall 2025, Eagles! 🍂🦅 Classes start today, and Halle Library is ready to help you kick off your semester with study spots, research help, and all the resources & services you need to make this your best semester yet! #TruEMU
Halle Library Hours for Fall 2025:
Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-10pm
Friday: 7:30am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 1pm-10pm
With the exception of holidays and academic breaks. More information on hours, policies and services can be found on our website: emich.edu/library
#TruEMU
Halle Library welcome to Fall 2025 events!

📅 8/23: Eagle Expedition – Link your ID
📅 8/25–9/5: Welcome Table (info + freebies!)
📅 9/3: Tinker’s 1st Anniversary 🐾
📅 All Fall: Dissent on Display – Shepard Fairey & Obey Exhibit

Stop by, say hi, and start your semester with Halle! 💚 #TruEMU
Welcome home, Eagles! Halle Library is your space to study, discover, and connect. 🦅📚
#WelcomeHomeEMUEagles #TruEMU #EMUEagles #EMUEagleLife
Now on exhibit at Halle Library Gallery: "Dissent on Display: Shepard Fairey and Obey"
20+ works from the Obey Giant artist, including pieces tied to Flint + Detroit.
📅 Aug 19–Dec 14, 2025
📍 Halle Gallery | Free & open to the public during library hours

#ShepardFairey #ObeyArt #YpsiArts #TruEMU