News – University of Delaware Library, Museums & Press

Jul

University of Delaware Library Joins Google Books Library Project to Expand Global Access to Rare Collections

The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press has announced its partnership with the Google Books Library Project, a global initiative comprising leading research libraries working to make books and printed materials searchable and accessible to readers and researchers worldwide. ... Read More

Jun

New Digital Collection: Special Collections Print Materials

By David Cardillo, Digital Collections and Preservation The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press is pleased to announce a new digital collection featuring print materials from Special Collections. These materials reflect a diverse range of subjects that support ... Read More

Jun

Bridging the Access Gap: Library Launches Video Tutorials and Enhances Workarounds Following Wiley Subscription Cancellation

Following the recent decision to discontinue the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press’s bundled subscription to the Wiley journal portfolio due to institutional financial constraints, the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press has launched a new series ... Read More

May

Newark Nite Returns!

By David Cardillo, Digital Collections and Preservation Some people use Memorial Day to mark the start of summer, even though the Summer Solstice officially arrives on June 21. But for many local Newark residents, Newark Nite has long been ... Read More

May

A View from the Vault: Celebration by Lev Timothy Mills

by Qiaira Riley, graduate research assistant, museums In this print, a larger than life, seemingly omnipresent figure looms over a group of praise dancers. The figure’s reddish-brown skin tone is interrupted by a mask that covers just their eyes ... Read More

May

Extended Hours for Morris Library

University of Delaware students will have access to extended hours during reading day and finals, May 15 – 20, 2026. Extended Hours at Morris Library Read More

Apr

Friends of the Library: What They Leave Behind

By David Cardillo, Digital Collections and Preservation It is with deep appreciation and a measure of sadness that we mark the closing chapter of the Friends of the University of Delaware Library, formerly the University of Delaware Library Associates, ... Read More

Apr

Library to Launch Updated DELCAT on May 27

On May 27, 2026, the University of Delaware Library will implement the next version of DELCAT, its online catalog. The update reflects several years of development by the vendor Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, which began work on a new ... Read More

Mar

Save the Date: Enhance the Family Study Space for Student Parents at UD

I Heart UD Giving Day will take place on April 29, 2026, and the University of Delaware community is invited to join in supporting student success. This year, the Library, Museums and Press is highlighting a project that enhances the ... Read More

Mar

“Liberté, égalité, fraternité” - French History in Pamphlet Form

By Zara Strauss, Digital Collections and Preservation In addition to the many fascinating histories of local Delawareans, the University of Delaware’s Special Collections maintains a focus on collecting interesting and unique historical collections that document European history since the ... Read More