News from the Mudd Blog, featured information about events and special dates, information about our outreach and social media and how students can collaborate with the library for events.

News from the Mudd Blog

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  • Meet Hannah- University Archivist

    Fri, 01/30/2026 - 11:24am
    Hannah Hacker-Snyder just joined the library team as our University Archivist. Be sure to reach out to archives@lawrence.edu if you have any questions for Hannah about Lawrence University or Milwaukee-Downer history, if you want to use the Archives for your course work, or just want to say hi! Where did you grow up?  My childhood …

  • Meet Chandler- Music Librarian!

    Fri, 10/24/2025 - 9:57am
    While Chandler Hall began as Lawrence University’s new Music Librarian & Assistant Professor just a few months ago, chances are pretty good that you’ve already met him. He’s already led several library sessions with music classes and studios, and has been busy working with folks from around campus to construct a library music lab- complete …

The Estelle Ray Reid Scholarship in Library Science

The Estelle Ray Reid Scholarship in Library Science was established from the estate of the former Appleton resident in 1961. The scholarship is awarded during the spring term and is meant to assist a student, past or present, planning to pursue the graduate study of Library Science.

Selection
A committee composed of three current library faculty members will evaluate submissions based on the applicant's experience and apparent potential for success in the library profession as expressed in the written statement.

Application Procedure
An application including the following information and written statement should be submitted to Becky Frank, Library Director before 11:59 pm Central on Sunday, April 19th, 2026.

  • Name
  • Lawrence University Graduating Class
  • Address
  • Phone
  • E-mail address
  • Major at Lawrence
  • Schools of Library and Information Science to which you have applied, and date of acceptance
  • Written Statement of up to one page which describes your reasons for entering the library profession, experience or training relevant to the field, and career expectations.

Social Media 

Seeley G. Mudd Library Social Media Mission Statement:
Participation in social media provides the faculty and staff of the Seeley G. Mudd library an important venue through which to reach out to our patrons and therefore another way in which we can carry out the library's greater mission statement. By maintaining a social media presence, our library also gains the ability to reach out to those who are interested in the library's services and resources, but not currently on the Lawrence campus, or currently a member of the Lawrence community.

Your Friends in the Mudd Library on Social Media:

Events

The Mudd Library participates in many fun events, including the Annual Summer Coffeehouse Series, Welcome Week Open House, Canine Therapy, Annual Constitution Day Displays & Virtual Exhibits, and more! 

Does your team or student organization want to set up a table in the library for a fundraiser, advertising for an event, etc.? Do you want to collaborate with us and plan an event in the library? We've co-hosted gaming events, art projects, library art walks, fiber arts, and more! Contact Becky Frank, library director with details. She will review your request and arrange for a table, chairs, and any additional equipment to be available if your request is approved, and arrange a member of the library staff to work with you.

Constitution Day

Celebrate Constitution Day every September 17th! Learn all about the U.S. constitution with resources on our guide.

Go to the guide!