2022 photograph of Dalraida Baptist Church in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama. Organized in 1941, the church is a member of the Montgomery Baptist Association. #churchspotlight

"The Burgundians: A Vanished Empire -- A History of 1111 Years and One Day" by Bart Van Loo (and translated by Nancy Forest-Flier) is one of the 20 items recently added to our collections!  Visit our website for more information -- f.mtr.cool/jfyttfyzqd #whatsnewwednesday

One of our employees recently had to make such a purchase after their car was totaled in an accident -- when shown this #fridayfunfact they agreed but said "good warranty and customer service" should be higher than it is. What do YOU think is the most important factor here?

2020 photograph of Eagle Creek Baptist Church in Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Organized in 1852, the church is a member of the Tallapoosa Baptist Association.  #churchspotlight

The library holds an 1842 edition of a collection of work depicting James Madison's notes on the debates, speeches and articles of the Constitutional Congress. which was given to us a student literary society in the 1850s. f.mtr.cool/piqcwyqeqn #tuesdaytreasures

The Samford University Library will be closed Monday, May 26th in observance of #MemorialDay -- let us honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and to their families. #WeRemember

The university is getting ready to start welcoming incoming students during Bulldog Days, and the library is no exception -- so here's a quick #throwbackthursday image of the Orientation Committee on campus back in June 2002.

Tea is said to be the 2nd-most consumed beverage in the world and its global market is estimated at nearly $50 billion in 2023.  Statista doesn't mention whether or not Southern-style sweet tea was included in this survey, but we have our doubts.  #fridayfunfact

2016 photograph of Fairhaven Baptist Church in Demopolis, Marengo County, Alabama. Organized in 1958, the church is a member of the Bethel Baptist Association. #churchspotlight

Last year, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament with representation of all regions, the UN General Assembly declared May 25 "World Football Day." #fridayfunfact

2011 photograph of Gallion Baptist Church in Gallion, Hale County, Alabama. Organized in 1874, the church is a member of the Hale Baptist Association. #churchspotlight

The first of many #BulldogDays sessions kicks off today, and we'd like to extend a warm welcome to all our incoming #Samford2029 students and their families visiting this month!  You can always visit our website for more information -- f.mtr.cool/sgdhwjuwbg

We make every effort we can to accommodate faculty book requests... so when someone wants a German book about sleep and insomnia in the Old Testament & its neighboring cultures added to our collections, we do our best to deliver! f.mtr.cool/avrdzuxjov #whatsnewwednesday

Photograph of Brock Recital Hall construction in June 2006. #throwbackthursday

For those who don't know, Tuesday 6/3 was World Bicycle Day.  Some of the roads around our campus have been made more bike-friendly in recent years, but the hilly terrain may still deter some from biking to work.  #fridayfunfact

2018 photograph of Hacoda Baptist Church in Samson, Geneva County, Alabama. Organized in 1976, the church is a member of the Geneva Baptist Association. #churchspotlight

Photograph of freshman orientation in 1979.  We don't have information on where this was taken, but we have a strong suspicion it's Brock Forum in Dwight Beeson Hall as the paneling still looks the same 46 years later.  #throwbackthursday

The International Space Station has now been occupied for over 24 years, a record for the longest continuous human presence in low Earth orbit. Over 280 individuals representing 23 countries & 5 International Partners have visited the ISS according to NASA data. #fridayfunfact

2017 photograph of Immanuel Baptist Church in Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama. Organized in 1954, the church is a member of the Coosa River Baptist Association. #churchspotlight

The library will be closed Thursday, June 19th, in observation of Juneteenth.  More information about our hours of operation can be found on our website at library.samford.edu.