Welcome to a new academic year! Whether you are joining American University for the first time or returning to campus, I am delighted to welcome you to the University Library.

The Library is much more than a place to study. It is a place to discover new ideas, explore different perspectives, collaborate with others, create, reflect, and build a sense of community. Our librarians and staff are here to support your academic journey through expert research assistance, innovative technologies, welcoming spaces, and services designed to help you succeed.

Over the summer, we have been refreshing and enhancing several areas of the Library to better reflect the evolving needs of our students and the ways you learn, study, and connect. Guided by student feedback, these improvements are designed to create a more welcoming, inclusive, and flexible environment that supports both focused study and meaningful collaboration. We look forward to sharing these renewed spaces with you throughout the year.

The University Library continues to evolve alongside the changing landscape of higher education. From expanding access to emerging technologies and artificial intelligence resources to strengthening research support, digital scholarship, makerspace services, and opportunities for engagement, we remain committed to helping every member of our community thrive.

Wherever you are in your academic journey, I encourage you to make the Library your home away from home. Explore our collections, take advantage of our services, connect with our librarians, and discover the many ways we can support your learning, research, creativity, and well-being.

On behalf of our entire Library team, welcome back. We look forward to seeing you in the Library and wish you a successful, inspiring, and rewarding year.

With best wishes,
Jeehyun Davis