Library Orientation kicks off on Monday, August 14 and Tuesday, August 15 with the Big Red Welcome Fest on Ho Plaza! Library staff from across campus will be there tabling and greeting new students (and their families) from 11am to 3pm each day.
Mann Library tours and welcome for new students will also be on Monday and Tuesday. Tours will depart at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. And you’ll find our welcome tent on the Tsujimoto Family Plaza, on the Ag Quad, from 12 to 2pm each day. Join us for snacks, helpful info, swag, and a fun fiber arts DIY activity!
Monday, August 14 and Tuesday, August 15
Mann Library Tour
Depart from Mann Lobby; 30 mins
10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
Why do our students tell us that Albert R. Mann Library is their home away from home? Come on our tour to find out! You’ll learn the top 10 things you need to know about Mann Library as an incoming student and get to explore one of the country’s best library collections in agriculture, life sciences, human ecology, and other related disciplines. And don’t miss our door prizes—they’ll be fun and have good info for you too! Families welcome. Tours run approximately 30 minutes and include a Q&A.
Mann Library Icebreaker & Fiber Arts DIY
Tsujimoto Family Plaza, Ag Quad
12 to 2pm
Get to know more about your library at the Mann Library Icebreaker on the Ag Quad! Join us at our tent on the Tsujimoto Family Plaza for some light refreshments, helpful info, and a fun DIY fiber arts activity. We’ll provide materials for creating hand-stamped bandanas (or bring your own clothes for a fun refresh). And if your own creations have you feeling inspired, be sure to check out our textile-themed exhibits, Threading the Needle: Weaving Traditions into Contemporary Textile Art (Mann Gallery, 2nd floor) and Sustaining Style: Towards Responsible Fashion (Mann lobby). Families welcome.
Wednesday, August 16 and Thursday, August 17
Mann Library Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Depart from Mann Lobby; 30 mins
2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Why do our students tell us that Albert R. Mann Library is their home away from home? Come on our tour to find out! You’ll learn the top 10 things you need to know about Mann Library as an incoming student and get to explore one of the country’s best library collections in agriculture, life sciences, human ecology, and other related disciplines. Use the insider knowledge you’ll gain on our tour to complete the scavenger hunt challenge and win some fun Mann Library swag!
For the full schedule of all library orientation events, including library tours, please visit our library orientation webpage. On this webpage, we’ve highlighted the resources and services we think you’ll find most useful, whether you’re a new or returning undergraduate, graduate student, or faculty member. Learn more about our collections, research services, teaching support, skill-building opportunities, and publishing services.