GHL hosting 2 events this week! (10/21 and 10/23)

Hello!

The Gardner-Harvey Library is hosting 2 events this week! This Wednesday, check out the National Parks Talk on Zoom at 4:30pm. On Friday we welcome you to join library and IT staff for a hike on the Middletown campus!

National Parks

Pinnacles Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 4:30 p.m. | Zoom only event Tammie L. Gerke, geologist, introduces attendees to the geology of national parks and other sites. Get your geology questions answered and participate in lively discussions! Join us for an overview of Pinnacles National Park, where volcanic eruptions formed the terrain. No RSVP is required. MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/Libraries | BurkeJJ@MiamiOH.edu

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Go Take A Hike!

Friday, October 23

11:00am

The Purple Trail (0.5 miles)

Meeting point for hikes is in front of JHN. Look for the A frame sign with the Go Take a Hike poster. We will depart as a group for the trail at 11:10am.

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Jennifer Hicks, MLIS, MA Instructional Design & Technology

Outreach & Instruction Assistant Librarian

Gardner-Harvey Library

Miami University Middletown

513-727-3221

Registering for Spring? Consider enrolling in MU Regionals Courses with Free or Affordable Textbooks

Regional students regularly ask library staff about courses that have free or affordable course materials, and the Regional Libraries have assembled a list of them (just updated in Fall 2026)!

From past surveys and many conversations, we know that Regional students are negatively impacted by textbook costs. But it is clear that many Regional faculty members have found ways to decrease or eliminate textbook costs for their students. 

You may consult the list of Miami University Regionals courses with free or affordable textbooks as a searchable Google Sheet. There are 129 listed course sections, representing 114 courses. We estimate that Regional students are saving over $300,000 per semester due to faculty choosing these free or affordable course material options.

As you start registering for Spring courses, keep the listed options in mind as you look to save money on textbooks and other required course materials.

Thanks to the 59 Regional faculty members who have provided information about their course materials. And a big thank you to Melissa Carrion of TRIO, who inspired us to run the survey. 

Anyone with questions or comments about the list should feel free to contact us. Thanks!

John Burke and Krista McDonald

Middletown campus events this week! (10/14 and 10/16)

 Join GHL for 2 events this week!

Today!

You Can Make It @ the TEC Lab Makerspace!

Printing in Pink Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 12:30-2 p.m. | Gardner-Harvey Library, 125 | Middletown Learn how 3D printing works, how to have items 3D printed in the library, and how to use 3D pens! Participants will be able to make their own creations with 3D pens and will also walk away with a small 3D printed item! Meet in the TEC Lab, 125. No RSVP is required. MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/Libraries | HicksJL2@MiamiOH.edu Friday! Join the Middletown library and IT staff for a trail walk on campus! We will be meeting in front of Johnston Hall at 11am and will head out as a group to the trailhead at 11:10 to give extra time for everyone to make it to the meeting point.

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Jennifer Hicks, MLIS, MA Instructional Design & Technology

Outreach & Instruction Assistant Librarian

Gardner-Harvey Library

Miami University Middletown

513-727-3221

Events at Middletown this week! (10/7)

 Hello!

The Gardner-Harvey Library is hosting 2 events this Wednesday!

Join us for the first of 5 trail hikes on campus! This Wednesday we will be walking the Red trail (0.4mi). Everyone is welcome to join, no registration required. Meet in front of JHN at 11am.

At 2pm we will be hosting a Zoom talk with Janelle Allen.  We hope you can make it to 1 or both events!

Fascinating Physiological Features

Integumentary System Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 2 p.m. | Gardner-Harvey Library | Middletown | Zoom and In-person Important Things Everyone Should Know About How the Human Body Functions Take a focused journey through the various organ systems of our human physiology for optimal health and wellness. The first Wednesday of each month, we will walk through a new physiological system in the human body. All are welcome! No RSVP is required. MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/Libraries | BurkeJJ@MiamiOH.edu

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