From the Library Director, February 2026
Posted: February 4, 2026
Spring is officially looking like a whirlwind of activity across all our campuses! The library has got a packed schedule, so grab your calendar—here is what’s headed your way:
February: Data, Love, and Brains
- International Love Data Week (Feb. 9-13): We’re dropping daily tips all week to help you master your research data and learn more about the data life cycle. Stick around until Friday for our “famous” trivia contest—bragging rights (and prizes) are on the line!
- Show Us Some Love: It is Valentine’s week, after all. Whether you’re on campus or online, take a moment to fill out a “Love Your Library” card. We’d love to hear what you think of us.
- Virtual Book Talk (Feb. 17 @ 12 PM CST): Don’t miss author Dr. Pria Anand as she discusses her book, The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains. It’s going to be a fascinating deep dive into how our heads actually work—perfect for students and faculty alike.
March & April: Celebrating Our Faculty
We’re teaming up with Research Support for Faculty Appreciation Week. We’ll be hosting receptions across our campuses to celebrate the incredible work our educators do. Faculty, keep an eye out for your “Save the Date” invites!
- Mesa: March 2 (Dental building 5835) & March 5 (Library)
- Kirksville: March 3
- St. Louis: April 2
We’ll be wrapping up the season by celebrating National Library Week from April 19–25. It’s the perfect way to head into the home stretch of the semester.