Galvin Library Archive

  • OER Adoption Workshop for Faculty

    OER Adoption Workshop for Faculty

    With high textbook costs, many professors are looking for alternative course material options that save students money, and Open Educational Resources, or OERs, represent one such option. These are teaching, learning, and research materials that are freely available to use, adapt, and share. In this workshop at 12:45-1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, join librarians from Galvin Library and faculty member Edoarda Corradi Dell' Acqua to learn more about OER options.

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  • Book a Tutoring Appointment with Math and Science Help (MASH) in the Galvin Library

    Book a Tutoring Appointment with Math and Science Help (MASH) in the Galvin Library

    The Math and Science Help (MASH) on campus is open and taking tutoring appointments in the Galvin Library. Math and Science Help (MASH) is part of the Academic Resource Center (ARC), and it provides support for undergraduate students through one-to-one peer tutoring and weekly group review sessions led by supplemental instructors for STEM courses.

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  • Celebrate Nationals Engineers Week with One Sheet Challenge

    Celebrate Nationals Engineers Week with One Sheet Challenge

    Join us for the One Sheet Challenge in celebration of National Engineers Week on Wednesday, February 25, from 12:45–1:45 p.m. at Galvin Library. You'll work in teams of two to four to design and build a weight-bearing structure using only one sheet of paper, scissors, and 6 inches of tape.

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  • Library Tours for Faculty and Staff

    Library Tours for Faculty and Staff

    Join us for a library tour this Spring Semester. Learn about library services and resources available to faculty and staff. Tours will be offered from 1–1:30 p.m. on March 11 and April 15.

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  • New Student Guide to Galvin Library

    New Student Guide to Galvin Library

    New to the library? Not for long! Check out our New Student Guide and video for a quick overview of the library building and services. Don't forget, you can always stop by the library or reach out online with any questions!

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  • Creative Writing Workshop at the Library

    Creative Writing Workshop at the Library

    Interested in creative writing? Looking to connect with fellow students to workshop your ideas? Please join a faculty- and staff-led workshop aimed at helping you with your creative writing endeavors at at 12:45–1:45 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, at Galvin Library.

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  • Introduction to the Library for Online Learners

    Introduction to the Library for Online Learners

    Learn how to access the library's resources, wherever you are! Attendees will get an introduction to the Galvin Library and learn how the library can help them access resources like ebooks and articles, assist with research in databases, and generally provide support for their research needs. This event will be held online at 12–12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

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  • Library Tours: Explore Resources and Services

    Library Tours: Explore Resources and Services

    Stop by the library to learn more about the resources and services available to Illinois Tech students and enjoy a guided tour of the building. Advance registration is required—sign up on 312 for a tour on January 15 or January 21.

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  • Peer Tutors Available to Help at Galvin Library

    Peer Tutors Available to Help at Galvin Library

    Need help before finals? Drop-in peer tutoring is open on the Upper Level of Galvin Library. No appointment needed—just bring your questions, study guides, or homework.

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  • Get Ready for Finals Week at Galvin Library

    Get Ready for Finals Week at Galvin Library

    Galvin Library has all the tools you need to succeed this finals season.

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