We now have a 2024 Maine State Park pass available to borrow at each campus library! The passes will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be borrowed for 3 days at a time and are valid at participating Maine State Parks, which include local parks such as: Enjoy Maine’s best at no […]
Library News & Events
We Have What You Need (Probably)
In addition to textbooks, we also have chargers, bones, games and so much more for you to borrow while studying! Here is a full list of things which can be borrowed on each campus. These items are available for 2 hours at a time, and can be renewed so long as there is no wait […]
Need Help?
Confused by a citation? Need help finding the right source? Need to know if something is peer reviewed? Have general questions about your research assignments? Research and teaching librarians are here to help you with these questions and more. How to Contact Us The Research and Teaching Team Find your subject librarian and meet our […]
Banned Books
The American Library Association documented 1269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022. That is almost double the 729 books challenges reported in 2021. From January 1 – August 31, there have already been 695 attempts to censor library materials and challenges to 1915 unique titles. Alarmingly, the majority of challenges in school […]
Read ME Statewide Summer Reading Program
We are participating in the Read ME summer reading program offered by the Maine State Library and the Maine Writer’s & Publishers Alliance. Each year two titles by emerging Maine authors are selected to be read and discussed at local libraries. The series features author talks and discussions across the state. This summer’s featured books […]
Rose Marasco: Camera Lucida
Opening for Rose Marasco: Camera Lucida
June 23, 2023
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Portland Campus Art Gallery
June 23-October 8, 2023 Opening reception: Friday, June 23, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Book event: Thursday, September 7, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Rose Marasco, a major voice in the world of contemporary photography, is celebrated in the solo exhibition “Rose Marasco: Camera Lucida” opening Friday, June 23 at the University of New England Art Gallery in […]
UNE Pride
Find resources to support the LGBTQIA+ community this pride month using UNE’s Community Equity & Diversity Library Resource Initiative website. This website features books, articles, films, podcasts, many of which have been suggested by the UNE Community, in support and understanding of our LBGTQIA+ community members.
Library Staff Updates
We welcome two new librarians to our staff and congratulate Sonya Durney on the completion of her Ph.D.! Welcoming Ann Price Ann Price is the new Access Services Librarian at Ketchum Library. Prior to coming to UNE, she was the Community Resources Coordinator at Portland Public Library. Ann has a Master of Library and Information […]
Bendable Resources for Maine Summers
Maine’s lifelong learning platform has resources to help you get into the great outdoors and enjoy Maine’s summers. Learn about animal tracking, how to identify trees on a hike, how baby birds learn to sing or how fungi move. Content is created and curated by local experts and is free for all Maine residents.
Drag Story Hour
Drag Queen Story Hour
April 27, 2023
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ketchum Library Art Gallery
Patty Bourrée is a Boston-based drag queen known for her big voice and hilarious storytelling. She appears regularly around New England in her original one-woman shows including ArtPatty, Are You Mad at Me?, and Another Evening with Patty Bourrée. The director of Boston’s chapter of Drag Story Hour, Patty has also performed at libraries and […]