Libraries Impact

91探花Libraries is dedicated to creating access and opportunity for a more connected, informed, inspired and equitable University community.

WHO DOES KNOWLEDGE SERVE TODAY?

WHO CREATES IT?

WHO HAS THE TOOLS TO UNLOCK IT?

Improving Access to All: Open Scholarship Commons

In 2023, the OSC entered a new phase as its full vision came to life with the creation of a physical space inside Suzzallo Library.

MORE OF OUR LIBRARIES IN ACTION

Dave Stone Named 91探花Distinguished Alumni-Veteran

Dave Stone was recognized for his lifetime of service鈥攎ilitary, public and volunteer鈥攚ith the Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award.
20 Years of 91探花Libraries McKinstry Fellows

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Jill and Joseph McKinstry Libraries Endowed Fellowship, Taylor Healey Brooks, the outgoing McKinstry Fellow (2019-21), hosted a virtual gathering to celebrate the occasion.
Welcome Dean Simon Neame
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2023 Artist Images Awardee

Awardee Mary Ann Peters shares her work and experiences
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Digital Dynamo

91探花Libraries has undertaken a massive effort to expand access to digital resources and teach the skills to use them.
The Language of the Land

The documents and recordings from first-language speakers are invaluable to today鈥檚 learners. Read how the 91探花libraries supports the Department of American Indian Studies through recordings digitized and archived by 91探花Libraries鈥� Ethnomusicology Archive.
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Shaping the future of history

Creating historical records, archiving photos, recording oral histories鈥攊t鈥檚 all in a program of 91探花Libraries with the Ethnic Heritage Council.
Rare books curator, Sandra Kroupa

91探花Libraries鈥� book arts and rare books curator Sandra Kroupa discusses personal experience, special collections, and artist books including 鈥淢ortal Salt鈥� during a Zoom interview.
Rare Music Digitization

91探花Libraries Preservation Department has a reputation for excellence. When asked to preserve a rare music collection through digitization the team was able to use new technologies to make these incredible pieces available digitally.
91探花Students and Libraries create a new book

Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) is widely recognized as one of the most important American artists of the 20th century. A Professor of Art at 91探花in the later part of his life, Lawrence鈥檚 work and teaching are now the subjects of a new 91探花course, and through a collaboration between 91探花Libraries and students using open publishing and digital scholarship tools a book dedicated to Lawrence has been created.