We’re excited to share some great news from the University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives! Thanks to funding from the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Conservation & Preservation Grant, administered by the State Library of Ohio and funded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), three of our most-used treasures in the Wright Brothers Collection have received professional conservation treatment—and the results are stunning.
The Friends of the Libraries supports the mission of the University Libraries: To provide exceptional resources, services, and spaces that support the academic and research needs of the Wright State University community while fostering a welcoming environment.
Join us for the 2025-2026 University Libraries Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries, the Wright State Alumni Association, and the Wright State University Retirees Association.
Between July 2024 and June 2025, Special Collections and Archives (SCA) engaged with Wright State students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members from the Miami Valley region, across Ohio, the United States, and internationally.
Where is the OhioLINK catalog?? With the implementation of the new statewide library system in June 2025, the OhioLINK catalog is now integrated into each university’s local library catalog.
The Friends of the Libraries recently appointed Dr. David L. Garrison to the Friends of the Libraries Board of Directors as the Wright State University Retirees Association Representative.
This year marks 30 years since the Dayton Peace Talks. Special Collections & Archives created an exhibit about the event that highlights the perspective of local journalists.
This spring the University Libraries received a "Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors" grant from the State Library of Ohio. This LSTA-funded grant enables the libraries to purchase books by Ohio authors as well as books recognized by Ohio-based book awards.
