Jim Dan Hill Library

09/29/2026

The Doll-Master Book Club

Looking for something a little creepy to read this October? Join us as we discuss The Doll-Master and Other Tales of Terror by Joyce Carol Oates. This collection of short stories is full of eerie characters, unsettling situations, and the kind of endings that stick with you long after you've finished reading.

Whether you're a fan of horror, psychological suspense, or just enjoy a good spooky-season read, we'd love to have you join the conversation. Open to UWS students and employees.

Fill out our registration form to sign up. Registrants can access the ebook and/or audiobook through Hoopla. Physical copies are no longer in print, but you can request a copy through interlibrary loan to check out.

What: The Doll-Master and Other Tales of Terror by Joyce Carol Oates

When: Mondays, October 5th and 19th at 5:00pm

Where: Zoom (link sent in calendar invitation)

Who: All UWS students and employees are welcome to join!

Reading Schedule:

October 5 – First three stories
October 19 – Last three stories

https://uwsuper.libcal.com/event/17220250

09/25/2026

Now you can stimulate your mind AND get your rest and relaxation all in one place! You might be familiar with our nap pod, located on the first level by the lab printers, now get ready to welcome our newest aquisition; the MASSAGE CHAIR. Located on the second floor by the archives space! If you have trouble finding it, ask the front desk.

09/24/2026

As the seasons change, you might find yourself longing to get a look at those beautiful fall colors. We can help! Check out a FREE State Park Pass at the front desk! Numbers are limited so don't miss out!

09/21/2026

What AI Tools are enabled in various library systems? Can AI help with citation discovery? How Can AI Tools like ChatGPT be used with library resources? Can AI Tools like ChatGPT be used with library resources??

This interactive session will engage these questions by introducing library AI tools; attending to query building with GenAI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot; and examining strategies and workflows for literature and citation searches and summaries.

Join us in the Library, Room 231, or UWS users can register to join by Zoom (The session will not be recorded. Due to the session’s interactive nature, participants are asked to please refrain from using AI transcription).

Open to UWS Faculty, Staff, and Students; Community members are also welcome to attend in-person.

Participants will leave the session able to:
Construct and analyze search strings using Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT.

Incorporate select Library AI and other Generative AI Tools into research workflows.

Identify additional Generative AI tools that may additionally support research workflows.

Understand aspects of publication and vendor licensing and rights restrictions as they apply to the use of Generative AI tools in select research workflows.

Library Learning Outcomes: Learners grow their own unique knowledge by evaluating the scope and limits of their knowledge and investigating who and what can support their growth; Learners apply search choices and strategies appropriate to the scope and constraints of their study.

Part 1 of the two-part library series: Researching and Writing with Generative AI. Mark your calendars for part 2 of the series on October 28!

09/17/2026

Words That Built a Nation: A Constitution Day Reading

Jackets Vote, a program of the Link Center, along with the Pruitt Center for Mindfulness & Wellbeing and the Jim Dan Hill Library invite all students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community to this Constitution Day program on Thursday, September 17 from 5-7pm in the Jim Dan Hill Library. A curated display with books available for checkout along with FREE pocket constitutions is also provided.

Join for a special Constitution Day program celebrating the words and ideas that continue to shape American democracy. Through a community reading and reflection on key passages from the U.S. Constitution, participants will explore the document’s enduring significance and consider its impact on civic life, rights, and responsibilities today.

Free parking, beverages, and refreshments will be provided!

Registration information coming soon!

This event is part of UW-Superior’s Superior Dialogues series. Superior Dialogues is UW-Superior’s nonpartisan civil discourse and dialogue series that brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members to engage across differences and discuss complex issues constructively. Through workshops, speakers, facilitated conversations, and community events, participants build skills in respectful dialogue, free expression, viewpoint diversity, and civic engagement while strengthening understanding and connections across the community.

Questions? Please reach out to the Link Center at [email protected].



Jackets Vote, the Link Center and UW-Superior are nonpartisan and neither endorse nor oppose any political party, candidate or viewpoint. This is a nonpartisan voter and civic education program. The views and opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Wisconsin-Superior.



Need accommodations? UW-Superior students should contact DSS at [email protected] or call 715-394-8188 (V), 1-800-947-3529 (MRS/TTY) We have a curated display with books available for checkout along with FREE pocket constitutions and activities. Stop by! We will also

09/16/2026

The Jim Dan Hill Library will be at JacketFest TOMORROW! Visit us and learn about all the services we have to offer.

09/15/2026

ALERT!! CRAFT AND CHAT IS THIS WEEK!! Join us Thursday, September 17th at 11am for some crafting, and yes- chatting. Bring your current craft project and join us for a cozy, low-key gathering by the fireplace. Whether you knit, crochet, draw, journal, or just want to relax and chat, this is a welcoming space to create, connect, and unwind with fellow campus community members. All skill levels (and friendly conversation) encouraged!

09/10/2026

DON'T PANIC! We are here to help! If you want assistance with your research or you need resources, email [email protected] or call 715-394-8343

09/08/2026

This is a space for YOU! It's not just study rooms- the Jim Dan Hill Library has many spaces that are reservable online, perfect for your event or club meeting. Looking for a cozy intimate space foryour club? Try one of the fireplaces! Need a large open inviting area for your event? Try the Dr Barbara Schaal Learning and Event Space or the upstairs stained glass area!

Book through 25Live or get in contact with Library Staff to learn how to reserve your space.

09/04/2026

Yep- we have a blog! Check out this write up about our 2025-2026 year by Interim Library Director Stephanie Warden.

As the fall semester advances on us, now seems like the time for reflection. In the last academic year, we have experienced some transitions against the backdrop of the ever-evolving nature of libraries. Even so, the library has been able to support teaching, research, community engagement, and stud...