News – University of Delaware Library, Museums & Press

Feb

The Stories Within Book Collections

Award-winning book collections reflect the journeys of their student collectors Article by Allison Ebner | Illustration by Kris Raser This article also appeared in UDaily. A book collection speaks volumes about its collector. Much like the unfolding of a story ...Read More

Book covers for "Coached by Joan of Arc," "The Design of Everyday Things" and "Thinking Fast and Slow."

Jan

In Memoriam: Winifred 'Ellen' Erbe

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Jan

Reviewing the Voices of 1968: Anger and Apathy After Martin Luther King Jr.’s Assassination

The 1960s is noted as a revolutionary time in American history. In addition to the Civil Rights movement, the Vietnam War and a push for greater gender equality, the decade saw the assassination of three prominent leaders: President John F. ...Read More

A newspaper article overload on an illustration of Martin Luther King Jr. with the words "Freedom" repeated in the background.

Dec

Delaware Day: Remembering John Dickinson

By David Cardillo, Digital Initiatives and Preservation Department In September 1787, five delegates from Delaware attended the Constitutional Convention and signed the U.S. Constitution—Richard Bassett, Gunning Bedford Jr., Jacob Broom, John Dickinson and George Read. Then sent to the states, ...Read More

A textured, sepia tone photo of the state capitol building of Delaware with a photo of John Dickinson's signature on old, discolored parchment in the top left corner.

Nov

The Week in Congress with Sen. J. Allen Frear

By David Cardillo, Digital Initiatives and Preservation Department It’s that time of year! During midterm elections, people across the country elect politicians to represent them and their state in the House of Representatives and the Senate. The University of Delaware ...Read More

In the foreground, a black and white photograph of a man sitting at a desk with a couple of documents. He is smiling and wearing a suit and bowtie. In the background, an image of the U.S. Capitol.

Nov

Association of Research Libraries Leadership

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Aug

British Artist Aubrey Beardsley Focus of Upcoming Exhibition in New York

Celebrate the 150th birthday of “bad boy” artist Aubrey Beardsley with the exhibition Aubrey Beardsley, 150 Years Young. The exhibition—on view at the Grolier Club in New York from September 8 through November 12, 2022—is drawn from materials in the ...Read More

An excerpt of a handwritten letter that includes an illustration of a seated individual.

Jul

15 Immersive Audiobooks for On-the-Go Entertainment

Summer reading is a seasonal staple. Whether you’re road tripping, sitting poolside or just walking around the neighborhood, an audiobook makes for great company and entertainment on the laziest and craziest days of summer. The books below range from darkly ...Read More

Jul

Finding Our Heroes: Sharing Hidden Histories with the Next Generation

Article by Allison Ebner | Photos courtesy of Katrina Anderson This is the last in a series of articles highlighting the winners of the third annual Seth Trotter Book Collecting Contest, sponsored by the Friends of the University of Delaware ...Read More

A young woman holding a book and standing in front of several large bookcases that are filled with books.

Jul

Finding and Applying for the Right Grant

Tips provided by Alison Wessel Are you in search of funding for your scholarly research or a nonprofit organization? From locating potential funding sources to writing a stellar proposal, the grant application process requires significant time and effort. Paying ...Read More