Library, Museums and Press News

By Theresa Hessey, Digital Initiatives and Preservation Department The papers of Wilmington author Alice Dunbar-Nelson have been popular among researchers for many years. In response, staff at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press has digitized the collection and ...Read More

Article by Allison Ebner This is the first 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 Library.   Her parents said it ...Read More

Edward Field is a literary giant in the poetry and LGBTQ+ communities, but his entry into the world of poetry may surprise you. He first began to write poems while serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II ...Read More

Embrace the joy of the holiday season with books that will leave you feeling hopeful, inspired and as warm as a mug of hot cocoa. While several of these selections feature heavy topics and many of them may bring you ...Read More

Originally posted by Dustin Frohlich, Special Collections   Acquisitions in Museums are recorded here in Powerpoint documents that can be downloaded. They are organized by year and include selected images. For more information about recent acquisitions in Museums, please reach ...Read More

Originally posted by Dustin Frohlich, Special Collections   Special Collections librarians welcome instruction and outreach opportunities to promote these primary sources with faculty. Requests for instruction or faculty recommendations for new acquisitions are always welcome. Please contact: https://library.udel.edu/special/contact-us/askspec/ Collections Committee ...Read More

Originally posted by Dustin Frohlich, Special Collections   Special Collections librarians welcome instruction and outreach opportunities to promote these primary sources with faculty. Requests for instruction or faculty recommendations for new acquisitions are always welcome. Please contact: https://library.udel.edu/special/contact-us/askspec/ Collections Committee ...Read More

Updated September 1, 2021 Morris Library During the fall semester, which begins August 31, Morris Library will be open to students, faculty, staff and the public. Library visitors will be able to browse the book stacks to find their desired ...Read More

Article by Allison Ebner | Photos courtesy of Special Collections   Whether we’re looking for buried treasure or planning our next road trip, we tend to put our trust in maps. For centuries, maps have been seen as reputable sources ...Read More

Photography by Jaynell Keely   Looking for a new dish to add to your repertoire? In Special Collections, you’ll find a robust collection of rare and specialty cookbooks, recipe cards and other food ephemera that can enhance your research or ...Read More