Hendrix library
becomes first in Arkansas to earn this prestigious affiliation
CONWAY, Ark. (July 23, 2024) — Hendrix College’s Olin C. Bailey
Library has joined the Oberlin Group of Libraries, a consortium of more than 80 liberal arts
college libraries. It is the first library in Arkansas to hold Oberlin Group membership,
which is by invitation only.
“Having Bailey Library counted among the Oberlin
Group of Libraries is truly an honor,” said Hendrix College Provost Teresa
Garrett. “Membership in the Oberlin Group places Hendrix among top-tier liberal
arts colleges, affirming what many already know about the high quality of a Hendrix
education.”
The Oberlin Group of Libraries provides a forum
for member library directors and staff to discuss issues of common concern,
share accomplishments and information on best practices in library operations
and services, and to help members anticipate and adapt to the challenges of
college library administration and liberal arts education.
Professor Britt Anne Murphy, director of the
Olin C. Bailey Library, will serve as the primary point of contact between the College
and the Oberlin Group.
“The Oberlin Group not only raises the profile
of Hendrix College, but it will provide greater access to resources, expertise,
and data for our library, which has direct benefits for our faculty and
students,” Murphy said.
Joining the Oberlin Group of Libraries alongside
Murphy are members from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Hollins University,
and the University of Richmond. The Oberlin Group plans to expand to 100
members within the coming years.
About Hendrix College
Founded in
1876, Hendrix College is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools
That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges and celebrated among the
country’s leading liberal arts colleges for academic quality, engaged learning
opportunities and career preparation, vibrant campus life, and value. The
Hendrix College Warriors compete in 21 NCAA Division III sports. Hendrix has
been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. Learn more at www.hendrix.edu.
“… Through
engagement that links the classroom with the world, and a commitment to
diversity, inclusion, justice, and sustainable living, the Hendrix community
inspires students to lead lives of accomplishment, integrity, service, and
joy.”
—Hendrix College Statement of Purpose