Library, Museums and Press News

Article by Jamie Washington | Photo illustrations by Jaynell Keely and Kris Raser Explore sci-fi, the brilliance of lead minerals and the dazzling Jazz Age The University of Delaware’s Library, Museums and Press invites you to explore three exhibitions on ...Read More

Greetings! As we kick off another exciting fall semester, I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome everyone—whether you’re just joining us or returning for another year—to the University of Delaware community. All of us here at the Library, Museums and ...Read More

by Amanda Zehnder, Chief Curator and Head, Museums   This seaside scene showing a lighthouse perched on top of a dune evokes the pleasures of late summer—beach days, the approach of Labor Day and the anticipation of a new academic year. ...Read More

The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press has established three strategic priorities to guide its work in the coming years: enhancing research support by strengthening services, expertise and spaces to help students, faculty and researchers succeed; expanding experiential learning ...Read More

By David Cardillo, Digital Collections and Preservation   The Wilbur T. Wilson map collection showcases the work of prominent Newark, Delaware, engineer and surveyor Wilbur T. Wilson (1856-1942). Dating from the late 1880s to 1941, the collection spans four linear ...Read More

As we wrapped up the academic year last month, I extend heartfelt congratulations to our newest Blue Hen graduates. Earning a degree requires focus, resilience and tenacity—and we celebrate all you’ve achieved. I hope you’ll always find your way back ...Read More

by Jamie Washington This article originally appeared in UDaily Renovation to enhance access and visibility of special collections The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press is pleased to announce that construction has begun on a major renovation of the ...Read More

The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press, in collaboration with the Data Science Institute and Delaware EPSCoR, is proud to announce a new opportunity to celebrate and advance open knowledge: The Open Data Impact Awards. This new program recognizes ...Read More

By David Cardillo, Digital Collections and Preservation   We’re excited to continue our series spotlighting collections now available on our new digital platform, Quartex, with a look at the Gordon A. Pfeiffer Nineteenth-Century Delaware Trade Card Collection. But what exactly ...Read More

  The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press is excited to announce the recipients of our 2025 Open and Affordable Teaching Materials (OATM) grants. This year, we are proud to support 14 innovative projects spanning a wide range of ...Read More