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Aug
7

News Mention: The Right to Vote

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Aug
5

A Message from the Vice Provost to Deans

Dear colleagues, I write today to share the reopening plans for the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press that have been approved by the University. Thank you for your patience as we worked through the process of getting the ...Read More
Jul
22

The Power of Podcasting: Conversations that Create Community

By Allison Ebner   Whether you’re living with family, friends or just your cats during the pandemic, it can be nice to hear from a different voice on occasion. Podcasts provide us with opportunities to connect with others, fostering a ...Read More
Young woman sitting at a table with her laptop open, while recording a podcast. She has headphones on and is speaking into a microphone.
Jul
22

Preserving the Past, Preparing the Future

By Allison Ebner   When Sara Leonowitz handled an 18th-century Quran in the Special Collections Reading Room, she was in awe of its beauty and history. “It was a happy day,” she said, recalling her excitement for the research opportunity. ...Read More
A small custom binding with four folded flaps, protecting a small, framed photograph. Below the binding is a ruler, which shows the photograph measures 2 inches.
May
20

The Beats at Home: Online Exhibitions for Learning and Leisure

Article by Allison Ebner | Graphic by Kris Raser   As we spend more time at home, many have turned to the arts for comfort, inspiration and discovery. We stream movies and TV shows. We listen to music on live ...Read More
Image that represents what the famous Beat artists might look like on a Zoom call
May
20

Making an Impact: Alex Galarza, Researcher and Librarian

Article by Allison Ebner | Graphics by Kris Raser   On a typical day, you’ll find Alex Galarza one of two places. He’s either in a conference room, consulting with a researcher to learn about the goals of their project, ...Read More
Headshot of Alex Galarza
May
20

Far from Ordinary: Graduating Student Assistants

By Allison Ebner   Throughout Morris Library, the galleries on campus and the branch libraries, you’ll find more than 140 student assistants helping the UD community access resources they need for their research and creative pursuits. Some of those individuals ...Read More
Image of student assistants Lauren Lee, Jennifer Ptak and Aditya Shukla.
May
20

A Year in the Life of a Future Conservator

By Allison Ebner   Vivien Barnett loves to crochet. In fact, her passion for the pastime inspired a love for textiles that set her on a career path in conservation. In pursuit of that dream, Viven will earn her Master ...Read More
Image of Vivien Barnett working at the Maryland Historical Society
May
20

9 Tips for Working from Home with New Co-workers

With new workspaces come new co-workers. All of our adorable young kids and beloved pets come with big personalities that both challenge and entertain us. These new colleagues have taught us a lot these past few weeks. Here are a ...Read More
Image of Biscuit, a black and white cat, attacking a computer from behind during a Zoom meeting.
May
20

A Message from the Vice Provost

As the University plans for the phased reopening of campus, the Library, Museums and Press is doing our part to find ways to offer our most critical in-person services while maintaining health and safety guidelines. The Library offers resources and ...Read More