Civic Literacy Initiative: About the Civic Literacy Initiative

The David & Lorraine Cheng Library is committed to reaffirming its dedication to support the University’s Core Value of Civic Engagement. The library seeks to strengthen existing partnerships with Campus Activities, Service and Leadership to support the University’s Core Value of Civic Engagement. This will be accomplished through collaborative programming, events and workshops that will be a component of the University’s student centered Civic Engagement Badge program. The Library is also developing new avenues to support the University’s UCC Area 5 academic commitment to civic engagement by cultivating resources and services to support faculty teaching and student learning. These combined efforts will enhance the Library’s role in supporting the University’s Core Value of Civic Engagement and contribute to the broader discourse of academic libraries and civic engagement.

Civic Engagement Opportunities for WPUNJ students

Civic Partners & Resources at WPUNJ

Welcome to the David & Lorraine Cheng Library

This guide is designed to introduce students and members of our community to our civic Literacy Initiative. Content includes resources for the voting process in the United States and the State of New Jersey, our Civic Literacy events and programs, resources supporting the Civic Engagement Core Value of the university, and much more.. The Cheng Library Civic Literacy Initiative is committed to fostering the growth of knowledge and informed participation in civic society. Please take advantage of all the resources available.

If you have questions or suggestions related to this guide please contact Reference & Outreach Librarian Gary Marks, Jr. at 973-720-2290 or marksg@wpunj.edu

The David & Lorraine Cheng Library is proud to partner with the WPUNJ American Democracy Project! ADP seeks to create intellectual and experiential  civic engagement opportunities for undergraduates  enrolled at public institutions of higher learning. ADP is a project of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), The New York Times, and the Carnegie Foundation. The goal of the project is to produce graduates who understand and are committed to engaging in meaningful actions as democratic citizens.

The Cheng Library is happy to support the efforts of the American Democracy Project and accept the support of ADP in fostering our Civic Literacy Initiative!

Fall Semester Hours  

Mon-Thurs:7:45am-11:45pm

Friday: 7:45am-10:00pm           

Saturday: 8:00am-8:00pm

Sunday: 12 noon-11:45pm

Spring Semester Hours  

Mon-Thurs:7:45am-11:45pm

Friday: 7:45am-10:00pm           

Saturday: 8:00am-8:00pm

Sunday: 12 noon-11:45pm 

Summer Hours  

Mon-Thurs:7:45am-10:00pm

Closed Friday          

Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm

Closed Sunday

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