News: University Libraries

Collage of book covers Born to Run, Smile, The Shakespeare Requirement and Vanishing Vernacular
Campus News |

Wrap up these literary recommendations from the biggest readers on campus.

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Research |

A national, multi-institutional study finds that academic library instruction helps keep undergraduates in school.

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Campus News |

In the wake of the Oct. 1 shooting, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ academics found new avenues for study. In the process, they’re helping our community explore the issues and heal from the trauma.

Cory Tucker standing in Lied Library in front of a book shelf.
People |

From the J. Peterman catalog to the library catalog

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Research |

That pain in your neck may be from your tablet device, how librarians help keep students in school, a research course that has undergrads digging up viruses, and more.

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Research |

Authors explore social justice efforts springing from art, techniques for helping students accept new knowledge that may threaten long-held beliefs, and more.

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People |

With retirement on the horizon, this Classified Employee of the Year winner is considering trying her hand at comedy on YouTube.

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Research |

Thirty-eight faculty will receive a combined $332,270 in seed funding for their research, scholarship, and creative activity.

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Research |

As gaming proliferates nationwide, what becomes of women who become addicted, and turn to crime? An Eadington Fellow aims to find out.

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Arts and Culture |

The unadulterated visions of grand architecture found in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Libraries' Special Collections and Archives.

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Research |

A first-of-its-kind book provides faculty with tools to help students understand — and maybe even surmount — threshold concepts.

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Campus News |

Lied Library will open Book 'n' Bean and Extended Study Area during Study and Finals Weeks from 2-7:30 a.m.