Message from the University Librarian

 

Welcome to The Ames Library at Illinois Wesleyan University!

We are excited to welcome you to the library, where students can walk in with questions and curiosity and connect with any of us here at The Ames Library - librarians, library staff, Writing Center tutors, the Action Research Center, and Information Technology Services. All of us are here to answer questions, to connect students to the resources they need to excel and thrive, all to fulfill the mission and vision of Illinois Wesleyan University. The power of the library lies with its people: those who seek out expertise and those who share it.

The good news is that our new Relaxation Station is fully up and running, and thank the donors who very generously contributed to the Mental Health Support Fund to make it possible. Thank you also to our colleagues in Counseling & Consultation Services and the Office of Student Accessibility Services for their collaboration!

Two other projects we’re working on this year: first, we are working with Information Technology Services and the Thorpe Center to select questions for another round of the MISO Survey, which gathers responses from faculty, staff and students about key services, spaces, collections, and staffing for the library and technology support. Second, we are part of a multi-institutional cohort to explore AI Literacy thanks to our partners at ITHAKA S&R. This project will kick off in spring 2026, when we’ll be interviewing faculty and students about many aspects of AI.

You may notice that our hours have changed this year - please contact me directly with questions and concerns.

I continue to be grateful for the opportunity and the responsibility of leading The Ames Library. Thank you for making the library a fantastic place to work! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@theameslibrary) for updates and news!

All the best,

Stephanie Davis-Kahl
University Librarian