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Aug
24

Library, Museums and Press Updates for Fall 2021

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
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Jul
27

Mapping Out the Semester: Using Maps to Learn, Share History

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
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Jul
27

What’s Cooking in Special Collections: 9 Recipes to Try at Home

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
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Jun
28

10 LGBTQIA+ Books for the Young Reader’s Summer Reading List

  Selected by Meghann Matwichuk, our children’s literature subject librarian, these picture books and young adult novels will help you celebrate and discover LGBTQIA+ stories and experiences throughout the summer. —   Picture Books Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica ...Read More
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Jun
17

Celebrating Dads on the Page and the Screen

  In honor of Father’s Day, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite fictional fathers (and father figures) from literature, film and television. UD students, staff and faculty can check out the books, movies and TV series that gave ...Read More
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May
10

Students Reflect on Race, Identity and Social Injustice

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone. Amid health and safety concerns, we have wrestled with isolation and questions of community and belonging while grappling with the stark realities of racism, sexism, the mistreatment of immigrants and ...Read More
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May
10

Creating Digital Projects for the Virtual Classroom

Article by Allison Ebner | Illustration by Jaynell Keely   When cultural institutions closed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, museums around the world had to reimagine how people could engage with the history and culture in their collections. ...Read More
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May
10

Dismantling the Patriarchy, One Book at a Time

By Allison Ebner | Photos courtesy of Eileen Symons This is the last in a series of articles highlighting the winners of the second annual Seth Trotter Book Collecting Contest, sponsored by the Friends of the University of Delaware Library. ...Read More
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May
10

Bringing the First State Home

Add a little Delaware to your summer reading list! Whether you’re looking for fiction, romance, mysteries and thrillers, or even something for younger readers, browse a variety of titles from our collection that are set in the First State.   ...Read More
May
7

Celebrating Moms on the Page and the Screen

  In honor of Mother’s Day, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite fictional mothers (and motherly figures) from literature, film and television. We’ve spent so much time with some that they’ve come to feel like family. UD students, ...Read More