UW-La Crosse Murphy Library

08/31/2026

Let's play "I Spy." What do you recognize in this photo? 👀

300 block of Main Street, 1949. Image courtesy of UW-La Crosse Murphy Library Special Collections.

08/26/2026

Looking for creative on-campus jobs? Join the Student Engagement & Outreach (SEO) Team at Murphy Library!

As the Collections Outreach Student Worker, you will create engaging book displays, maintain outreach library guides, support Murphy Mobile Library events, and help with other SEO projects. Searching for someone who is passionate about reading and libraries. 📚

As the Communications Outreach Student Worker, you will create social media content, assist with library communications and marketing, and help with other SEO projects. Searching for someone who loves creating content, has an eye for visual storytelling, and is self-motivated! 🤳

DM us or email Shealyn McMahon ([email protected]) with any questions.

Apply on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/employers/171389

07/22/2026

07/15/2026

After more than 34 years of dedicated service to the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and Murphy Library, Terry Stika is beginning a well-earned retirement.

Terry played an important role in supporting technology and ITS services within the library, helping ensure that students, faculty, staff, and community members had access to the tools and resources they needed. His knowledge, problem-solving skills, and willingness to help made him a trusted colleague and a valued member of the Murphy Library team.

To celebrate his retirement, Murphy Library surprised Terry with a slushy machine, a fun nod to his longtime wish for the library.

Congratulations, Terry, and thank you for your years of service, dedication, and impact on Murphy Library and the UWL community. We wish you all the best in retirement.

07/14/2026

Join the Murphy Library team! Check out the details at the links below.

We're currently hiring for two exciting opportunities:

Special Collections and Area Research Center Assistant: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Comprehensives/job/Special-Collections---Area-Research-Center-Assistant_JR10012774

Access Services and Technology Supervisor: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Comprehensives/job/Access-Services-and-Technology-Supervisor_JR10012840

07/06/2026

🚨APPLY TODAY🚨

Today is the LAST day to apply for Community Scanning Day to preserve your history!🎞️

Community Scanning Day offers any La Crosse County residents a chance to preserve personal and historical materials through FREE digitalization services.

Whether it’s a family photo album, a collection of letters, or a unique piece of local history, our Digital Collections team can help create high-quality digital copies while sharing expertise on preservation and digitization.

Advance application REQUIRED. Applications must be submitted by July 6.

Apply here: https://uwlax.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_egIaZerUXxQzNRQ?Q_CHL=qr

This event is free and open to the public.

When: Wednesday, July 15, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Murphy Library’s Digital Lab (Room 153)

07/02/2026

Take a look back at La Crosse’s past…

All photos from Murphy Library’s Digital Collections.

Join us for Community Scanning Day to preserve your history!🎞️

Community Scanning Day offers any La Crosse County residents a chance to preserve personal and historical materials through FREE digitalization services.

Whether it’s a family photo album, a collection of letters, or a unique piece of local history, our Digital Collections team can help create high-quality digital copies while sharing expertise on preservation and digitization.

Advance application REQUIRED. Applications must be submitted by July 6 here: https://uwlax.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_egIaZerUXxQzNRQ?Q_CHL=qr

This event is free and open to the public.

When: Wednesday, July 15, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Murphy Library’s Digital Lab (Room 153)

07/01/2026

The second round of our Murphy’s Mutts exhibit brings archival photos (late 1800s to 1960s) out of the archives and up onto the walls of our library. 🖼️🐩

Visit the NEW exhibit on the first floor of the library. Our staff and their furry friends are featured as well. ✨

The second slide features the names of Murphy’s patrons’ dogs collected during the spring semester.

06/24/2026

Happy Pride! 🌈 All are welcome at Murphy Library ✨

All of our book displays feature a selection of LGBTQ+ stories. ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷

Our current book displays:
-Happy Pride
-Summer Reset & Refresh
-Beach Reads

LGBTQ+ resources: libguides.uwlax.edu/lgbtqia

06/22/2026

Throwing it back to registration at UWL in the '70s and '80s.

This month, we've loved welcoming incoming Eagles as they begin their own UWL journey. We're glad you're here. ❤

Photographs housed in Murphy Library's Special Collections.