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Sep
23

The Nomadic Book Collector

Article by Allison Ebner | Photos courtesy of Edward Benner This is the first in a series of articles highlighting the winners of the second annual Seth Trotter Book Collecting Contest, hosted by the Friends of the University of Delaware ...Read More
A young man in a green sweater holding a book in his hands as he sits in a chair. He is sitting in front of a massive wall of bookshelves, filled with books stored in a variety of directions.
Sep
23

10 Memorable Political Campaign Items from Delaware and U.S. History

Article by Sadie Ellington   When I started as a graduate assistant with Special Collections, I had no idea what to expect. I was excited, nervous and eager to learn. Little did I know how rewarding, fascinating and enriching this ...Read More
A compilation of items included a gold bumper sticker, a large Eisenhower button, cigars branded with Richard Nixon's name, an elephant hand puppet, and a button that says "We Want Beer"
Sep
23

The Power of Posters in the Classroom and the Real World

Article by Allison Ebner | Photo by Sean Diffendall   Posters are a powerful platform for messaging—they market, motivate, educate and inform. They’re also a great way to foster critical engagement with the material highlighted on the poster, making them ...Read More
A darkly lit room with a bench in the middle and mounted posters spread out evenly on white walls. The posters are spotlighted with bright lights.
Sep
21

UD Library, Museums and Press Awarded Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant

Para leer este anuncio en Español, haga clic aquí. The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press recently received a $70,000 planning grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support an international and collaborative digital scholarship project titled, “Digitizing ...Read More
Sep
21

Biblioteca, museos y prensa de la UD reciben una beca de la Fundación Andrew W. Mellon

To read this announcement in English, click here. La Biblioteca, Museos y Editorial de la Universidad de Delaware ha recibido una beca de $ 70,000 de la Fundación Andrew W. Mellon para apoyar un proyecto internacional y colaborativo de humanidades ...Read More
Sep
18

A Message from the Vice Provost to the UD Campus Community

Dear colleagues, In response to a University-mandated budget reduction, the Library, Museums and Press will strategically reduce spending on books, journals, databases, special collections and other research materials during the 2020-2021 academic year (FY21). These cuts to the collections budget ...Read More
Aug
14

News Mention: Teaching Effectively Online

UDaily article by Adam S. KamrasRead More
Aug
7

News Mention: The Right to Vote

UD Magazine article on UDailyRead 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.