The University Libraries are saddened to hear about the passing of Arthur Ray Rowland (Ray), Librarian Emeritus. Rowland began his career at Augusta College in 1961 as the College Librarian, ushering in a transformative era for the institution’s library. One of his first major initiatives was…
Did you know that 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of Augusta University’s legacy institution, the Junior College of Augusta? Established in 1925, the Junior College of Augusta was established as a part of the Academy of Richmond County. The following…
As an aspiring archivist, I always look for opportunities to develop my skills in order to prepare myself for a professional career. So, during my summer vacation from Georgia Southern University, I began volunteering with Augusta University’s Special Collections and…
The Conference Newbies This was my first library conference since I have worked here at Augusta University. It was the first ever conference where I actually presented. I am not good with standing up in front of people and talking,…
Twenty-five years ago, on February 5, 1997, President Bill Clinton visited Augusta to speak on the importance of education. AU’s legacy institution, Augusta State University, hosted the historic event at the Christenberry Fieldhouse, and Reese Library made a significant contribution…
The Augusta University Libraries and the Office of Civic Engagement are hosting a Constitution Read-In at the Barnard Amphitheatre (or the JSAC Ballroom if it rains) on Friday, September 17 at 12:00 p.m. We Need Your Help to make the…
From Historical Collections & Archives (HCA): The magazine MCG Today was first published in 1970 when Medical College of Georgia was the institution-wide name for the Health Sciences Campus. The magazine was produced by what was then called the Division…
How has your life changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? Have you been keeping a journal or expressing your thoughts and feelings in artwork? Or perhaps you have photographs that show how your life has changed due to the pandemic. Every…
From Historical Collections & Archives: This month instead of focusing on a specific book in our rare book collection due to its unique contribution to medical science or its significance in history, this book is unique for its marginalia. The…
From Historical Collections & Archives: One of the smallest publication collections housed in the Historical Collections and Archives is The Medical Collegian. There are only six issues in the record group RG19.16: Medical Collegian and very little is known about…