Library, Museums and Press News
Jan
31
In Memoriam: Winifred 'Ellen' Erbe
UDaily article by UDaily staffRead More
Jan
12
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
Dec
7
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
Nov
7
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
Nov
4
Association of Research Libraries Leadership
UDaily article by Tywanda CuffyRead More
Aug
8
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
Jul
18
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
18
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
Jul
18
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
Jul
18
All Roads Lead to Libraries: How a Student Assistant Found Her Career Path
Article by Allison Ebner | Photos courtesy of Alyssa DePaolis If you’re looking for UD alumna Alyssa DePaolis, our advice is to check the local library. Before graduating from UD in 2019, Alyssa was a mainstay of Morris Library, ...Read More