MERIT

04/24/2026

Dogs & Donuts at MERIT Library: TOMORROW! Friday, April 24 from 12:00-1:30pm! Take a study break, eat some donuts, and visit with some adorable pups 😍 We still have games and coloring in the library, too! What a nice way to end National Library Week.

04/20/2026

Join us at MERIT library all week long to celebrate and 📚🩷

04/20/2026

Happy ! 📚 Join us at MEEIT Library to celebrate some with crafts, coloring, sticker art, games and more! All with a throwback 90s theme 🩷

04/15/2026

Help us mark the Day of the Badger by dropping by for donuts in MERIT Library!

At the School of Education, students dream big — of teaching, leading, and making a difference in the world. They can’t do that without you. How your gifts make a difference Your Day of the Badger gift to the School of Education Annual Fund helps students take full advantage of their education. ...

02/02/2026

Need help with math and chem as the semester rolls along? Ask-a-Tutor study sessions at MERIT have expanded to include Chem 103 AND Chem 104! (Math 96 and 112 still offered, too). Drop-in on Monday and Tuesday nights. No appointment needed!

01/12/2026

MERIT Library will be open this week for special hours! 12:00-5:00pm Monday through Friday; closed over the weekend. We will begin our regular spring term hours on Tuesday, January 20 (following observance of MLK Jr. Day on January 19).

12/16/2025

Finals week & winter break reminders:
-Our library space will close at 5pm on Dec 18 (Thu); our space will remain closed Dec 19, 2025 through Jan 11, 2026
-Library holds & posters should be picked up by Dec 19 (Thu)
-Return/renew equipment before leaving for break

Best of luck with final exams & projects! Thanks for an amazing semester! MERIT wishes you a restorative winter break ❤️

12/11/2025

REMINDER! Take a study "paws" this Friday, December 12, and visit with some furry friends from Dogs on Call at MERIT Library (12-1:30p)! There will also be donuts for humans 🍩😋

12/03/2025

MERIT is hiring an Instruction & Reference Librarian! 📚
We’re a vibrant service unit with a collaborative team of teaching and learning specialists, information technologists, and librarians that stewards the School of Education’s Information Environment. In this role, you’ll provide direct help to users through teaching, consultations, and reference services. You’ll also help build and manage MERIT’s collections and promote excellent customer service.

For more information visit https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/instruction-and-reference-librarian-madison-wisconsin-united-states (Application closes Saturday, December 14, 2025. Apply today!)

11/26/2025

Reminder that MERIT library will be closing early TODAY (November 26) and our space will be closed November 27-30, for the holiday weekend. We'll reopen at 8am on Monday, December 1. If you have holds, reservations, or other pickups waiting, please be sure to get them before 5pm TODAY.

11/21/2025

Today is a bittersweet day at MERIT as we say thank you and best wishes to Anna Lewis. Anna came to the IMC to work while an undergraduate and has been with us on and off for more than 25 years. We are grateful for her time with us and excited to watch her pursue a new opportunity with the UW Libraries as the Associate Dean of Libraries for Information Technology & Administration.

Anna often mentions a quote from Maya Angelou that goes, “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Anna spent the bulk of her time at MERIT working to make colleagues and users feel welcome, supported, heard, and included. We will never forget. Thank you, Anna! ❤️