During New Faculty Orientation you will have the opportunity to meet library staff members and ask any questions you may have. We are looking forward to meeting you and discussing how we can best support your work here at Kenyon!

• August 20, 2025
• 11:15 AM
• L150 Classroom in Chalmers Library

To make best use of this time we ask that you fill out this short form to help guide the topics we highlight.

Each academic department has a liaison librarian who is available to answer questions, help with research, and provide in-class library instruction. To begin planning an instruction session with a librarian, click here! 

Our library instruction team has created a list of foundational competencies and skills that we believe support research across disciplines. For more information on library instruction check out our website or email us at reference@kenyon.edu and we will get you connected with a librarian.  

Your campus ID (KCard) serves as your physical library card. Library materials can be checked out at the circulation desk on the first floor of Chalmers Library, or via the Meescan self-checkout kiosks (located at the circulation desk, on lower level 1, and lower level 2) by scanning the barcode on the backside of your K-Card.

We suggest signing into your library account at the start of your session to have the best searching experience. To sign in, click on “Library Account” under Related Links on the library homepage, or by clicking here. You will be prompted to log in through single sign on with your Kenyon credentials.

Once logged into your library account, you can see the status of checked-out or requested items and due dates. Library resources automatically renew, and you are notified via email.

Don't worry if you forget to sign in before starting your search; you will be prompted to sign in on the results page.

Chalmers Library collaborates with the campus Bookstore to put a copy of each required textbook (excluding workbooks and eBooks that require codes) on reserve through our Textbook Equity Program. Students can check these out for 4 hours at a time to complete course readings.

To view current materials on reserve for your course check the Course Reserves link on the homepage.

We have a searchable Frequently Asked Questions page on our website. Here, you can find information about library hours, loan policies, printing, and more. If your question isn't there, you can submit a question.

Special Collections and Archives materials are used to develop creative and innovative ways to support a wide variety of teaching and learning experiences. Special Collections includes rare books and special subject research collections. The Kenyon College Archives contain material related to the history and people of Kenyon College. Special Collections and Archives, located on LL1, can be emailed at archives@kenyon.edu for any questions. If you are interested in instruction with Special Collections and Archives fill out this form.

The Chalmers Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) Committee works to foster an environment that reflects and respects the college community’s diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and needs. If you have any suggestions or questions for the IDEA Committee, please feel free to reach out to Committee Chair, Janell Verdream.

If you would like to suggest a library purchase for our collection, please fill out this form. For more information on our collection development policy, please click here. 

If you have additional questions, please reach out to Karen Greever, the Collection Strategies Librarian, at greeverk@kenyon.edu.

While your required textbooks will already be on reserve via the Textbook Equity Program, you can add other materials and readings to course reserves (4 hour check out period) by filling out the Course Reserves Request form. For film requests, contact Graham Coursey, the Access Services Manager, at courseyg@kenyon.edu.