MLA/DLACon2025

Leisure reading and programming in academic libraries is frequently on the chopping block. Academic libraries need to support all the information needs of students, faculty, and staff including materials for their recreation, so that patrons can learn through their preferred methods. The SU Libraries’ Leisure Committee has navigated everything from creating innovative programming and a curated selection, to collaborating with varied groups to achieve mutual goals. SU's Leisure Committee will share the big picture of their struggles and successes in providing extracurricular materials to meet recreational needs instead of only scholarly.