Upcoming Events

Aug 17

First Day of Class Welcome Table

Welcome back, Dawgs! In celebration of the first day of the Fall 2026 semester, come grab a free goody bag from your Student Success Librarians in the MLC!

Need help finding a classroom or navigating your new schedule? We can help with that!

Curious about library resources and getting your semester off to a great start? We can help with that, too!

11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , MLC 2nd Floor
Aug 20

Chart Your Year: A Goal Setting Pop-Up

Meet us across from Jittery Joes in the MLC to set intentional goals for the fall semester! Grab a worksheet, an affirmation, and chat with a Student Success Librarian about resources that can help you achieve your goals! 

10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , MLC 2nd Floor
Aug 25

Decorate Your Dorm

Join us for an afternoon of crafting! We’ll be creating personalized banners and garlands to decorate your dorms. Paper, cutouts, string, and decorating supplies will be provided, but please feel free to bring any materials you’d like to make your decorations more personal. This will be a relaxed event where no knowledge of crafting will be necessary. We'll show you how to make everything. So join us to chat, craft, and have a chill time!

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , MLC 369
Sep 04

Button Bonanza: Beat Tennessee State

It's (almost) Saturday in Athens!

10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , MLC Colonnade (Outside, 2nd Floor)
Sep 04

Mapping Basics

A hands on introduction to mapping using QGIS; an open source GIS software. We will cover how to set up your spreadsheet to capture your own mappable data and how to create a simple map from an existing dataset. No experience required. This workshop will form the basis of other GIS workshops to come.

11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Main Library , AI & Data Studio (3rd floor)
Sep 10

Seeking Intrinsic Essence, Whatever Direction: A Conversation with Nancy Ellison

Join the Hargrett Rarebook and Manuscript Library on Thursday, September 10th at 6pm for a conversation with acclaimed American portrait and special photographer Nancy Ellison, in celebration of our newest exhibition Seeking Intrinsic Essence, Whatever Direction: The Photography of Nancy Ellison. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Free parking can be found in the Hull Street Deck after 5pm. 

More on Ellison and the exhibition below:

6:00 pm
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , 285
Sep 10

Faculty Resources: Navigating AI Literacy for Instructors (hybrid)

An introduction to the eLC AI Literacy course and other AI Literacy resources available to instructors. 

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Main Library , AI & Data Studio (3rd Floor)
Sep 11

LaTeX 101: From First Draft to Dissertation

An introduction and overview of LaTeX for document preparation using the Overleaf editor. The workshop will cover: the motivation and history of LaTeX; Overleaf as a web-based ecosystem vs.

11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Main Library , AI & Data Studio (3rd floor)
Sep 15

FACTS Fair

Join us at this year’s FACTS Fairs, a library open house event! Enjoy games, treats, and prizes while exploring what the libraries have to offer. Visit us on September 15 at the Main Library or September 18 at the McBay Science Library (or both!). Both events will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Main Library
Sep 17

Becoming a Savvy AI User: What Everyone Should Know

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday work, education, and communication—but using AI effectively requires more than knowing how to write a prompt. This interactive workshop introduces the foundations of AI literacy, including how generative AI works, ethical and intellectual property considerations, privacy risks, and strategies for identifying AI-generated content. Participants will explore real-world examples, discuss emerging challenges, and leave with practical guidelines for using AI responsibly, protecting personal information, and critically evaluating AI-generated text, images, and media. 
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Main Library , AI & Data Studio (3rd Floor)