Otterbein's Courtright Memorial Library

We are excited to add additional titles to our collection! The following books were chosen by the most recent recipients of the James L. Martin Humanities Award: Jane Cook, Katie Nichols, and Dale Williams.

Dr. Martin was a professor in the Department of Foreign Languages at Otterbein from 1991 to 2005, and the award recognizes students "whose embrace of the interests and values of the Humanities honors Dr. Martin’s memory."

What do you want to see in our collection next? Let us know in the comments!

Jane Cook:

- A Book of Common Prayer by Joan Didion

- The Director by Daniel Kehlmann; translated from the German by Ross Benjamin

- The American Film Musical by Rick Altman

- A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

Kathryn (Katie) Nichols:

- Watchmen : the deluxe edition

- Finnegan's Wake by James Joyce

- Beware of Pity by Stefan Zweig

Dale Williams:

- On the Heights of Despair by E.M. Cioran

- The basic writings of C.G. Jung, Edited with an introduction by Violet Staub de Laszlo

- The archetypes and the collective unconscious by C.G. Jung; Translated by R.F.C. Hull

- The apocryphal gospels, Translated with an introduction by Simon Gathercole

Happy Juneteenth! We are closed all day today, Friday 6/19, through Sunday, 6/21. We will reopen on Monday at 9am. Stay safe and have fun!

Happy Pride! Columbus will have their annual Pride celebration this weekend. Whether you attend, go somewhere else, or celebrate from home, we hope you stay safe and have a very happy Pride.

Next week is our June BLISS event featuring Brandon Koons, the head coach of women’s soccer here at Otterbein! His book, "Stop Breaking My Future Players; A College Soccer Coach’s Plea to Coaches, Parents and Referees" will be centered, which focuses on youth sports and its dynamics spanning topics of physical and mental health to each stakeholder’s responsibilities to healthy pathways forward. Join us in LIB 118 on Wednesday, June 17, from 12 to 1 pm. Admission and parking is free -- go to tinyurl.com/freelibpark for the campus parking map, and feel free to bring your lunch as well!

We are excited to offer the titles chosen by the 2026 recipients of the Bread and Roses Award! The award was established in 1992 to recognize contributions to women's studies at Otterbein. Congratulations to this year's recipients, and thanks for your hard work!

The following titles were chosen this year and are now available in our collection:

- The Transition by Kelli Tennant

- Undrowned by Alexis Pauline Gumbs

- The Women of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream

- A Girl Is a Body of Water by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

- This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel

In the year that the World Cup comes to the USA, with games hosted in 11 major cities, we are honored that this Brownbag Lunch Information Summer Session (BLISS) will feature Brandon Koons, Head Coach, Women’s Soccer at Otterbein University. With interest in the ever-growing sport of soccer, we have a chance to learn more about the sport and sportsmanship from the Ohio Athletic Conference’s winningest coach in women’s soccer history, and author of several soccer, training and sports communication books – Brandon Koons. His book, Stop Breaking My Future Players; A College Soccer Coach’s Plea to Coaches, Parents and Referees will be centered, which focuses on youth sports and its dynamics spanning topics of physical and mental health to each stakeholder’s responsibilities to healthy pathways forward. Save the date now! We will be in LIB 118 on Wednesday, June 17, from 12 to 1 pm.

Ever wondered what we have in the archive? Check out this photo from Otterbein's Summer 1992 theater production of Into the Woods! We have these photos, brochures (like the one in the background), and many more in the archive, located on the lower level. Tell us what else you'd like to see from the archive!

Did you know that you can now access the Times Literary Supplement Archive with your Courtright Memorial Library account? It's a great database resource for many areas of research. Be sure to check it out and let us know what you find!

The Times Literary Supplement (TLS) has served for over 100 years as a leading forum for fine writing, literary discoveries, and insightful debate. The weekly review was founded in 1902 as a free supplement to The Times (London), and it became a separate publication in 1914. From its Anglo-centric beginnings, it developed into a truly international publication by the mid-twentieth century, with contributors from every region of the world and coverage ranging from literature and criticism to history, science, politics, and art.

Until 1974, writings and influential criticism by hundreds of the twentieth century's most important writers and thinkers were kept anonymous to foster open discussion. The Times Literary Supplement Historical Archive now discloses the identity of these contributors.

This week, we have had to adjust our hours to accommodate a staff conference, training, and the holiday weekend. Please note that we open at 1:30pm on Tuesday 5/19, close at 4pm on Friday 5/22, and are closed all day on Saturday 5/23 through Monday 5/25 for Memorial Day. On Thursday 5/21, the building will be fully closed (including 24/7 pick up lockers and book drops) for an all-day training. You're likely to see emergency vehicles, but there is no need to worry as it is just due to the training. Be sure to check out your items ahead of time! Staff will still be reachable from 9am to 6pm via phone (614-823-1984), via chat (on our website), and via email at [email protected] or [email protected] (for account questions). We apologize for any inconvenience, and we hope you have a great week!

We have so much more in our collection beyond course materials! Whether you want to explore a new novel or research your niche interest, we're here to help you find what you're looking for. You can always check our online catalog with OneSearch, or come up to the front desk for assistance. Not sure where to start? Browse our displays all throughout the library for some ideas!