Arthur Lakes Library

08/21/2026

Welcome back to campus everyone! If you missed it, the M Climb was on 9News this morning. Maybe you were on TV. https://www.9news.com/article/life/style/colorado-guide/colorado-school-mines-freshmen-mount-zion/73-b7aa4e0a-4b59-4b6b-9d09-14da49beb955

08/19/2026

We need to be on the lookout for more than just bears. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said we should "send this to a young adult who looks at their phone while walking on campus."

Send this to a young adult who looks at their phone while walking on campus.

07/30/2026

Are you applying for a grant? Submitting a manuscript for publication? Want to make your professional activities and contributions more visible? With research organizations increasingly requiring and using ORCID, knowing how to get and use your free ORCID iD and ORCID record will help you save time and get recognition for your work and contributions. Register for "ORCID 101: The ORCID iD and Record" on Weds, August 19, 2026 at 10am MDT. https://lyrasis.zoom.us/meeting/register/WVhdT3mARNqt2ADVfaKPJg #/registration

07/28/2026

We are starting to set up events for the Fall Semester. For example, this workshop, "Career Toolkit for Graduate Students & Postdocs: Making a Good First Impression," is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Please register if you are interested. https://libcal.mines.edu/event/17159896.

Making a Good First Impression As you prepare for Career Days, you may be concerned with making a good first impression. Learn the skills you need to present yourself in the best...

07/21/2026

The Arthur Lakes Library is more than just books and journals. We also let people check out things like Colorado State Parks passes, calculators, charging cords, the library telescope, and more! https://libcal.mines.edu/reserve/equipment/techlending

07/09/2026

Are you looking for some light summer reading, or do you want to solve a thorny academic problem? Through Prospector you have access to 30 million books, journals, DVDs, CDs, videos and other materials held in these libraries. https://encore.coalliance.org/iii/encore/?lang=eng

07/01/2026

Are you looking for a good place to view the fireworks on July 4th? The city of Golden has some good recommendations at https://www.visitgolden.com/events/annual-events/4th-of-july-festival/.

Celebrate Golden's 4th of July Festival with live music, and family-friendly activities. Find the event details and join the celebrations.

06/22/2026

Register for this event on Weds. Sept. 30th at 6pm. HASS Young Environmental Issues Symposium: An Evening with Ed Yong. He is a great speaker, and he's written many well-received science books. https://oreconnect.mines.edu/hass/rsvp_boot?id=1602764

06/16/2026

Next time you stop by the Arthur Lakes Library, bring your Jeffco ballot, and you can vote in the ballot box at the front of the Library on Illinois Street. Ballots are due in two weeks.

06/02/2026

The Mines Testing Center (https://disabilitysupport.mines.edu/mines-testing-center/) is in the process of moving into the library on the 1st floor. They expect to be operational by the Fall Semester later this year.

The Mines Testing Center at Colorado School of Mines provides a supportive environment for students with approved testing accommodations, ensuring equitable access to exams and assessments.