News – University of Delaware Library, Museums & Press

Jun

Fellow Uses UD’s Collections for Dissertation Research

Article by Allison Ebner | Photos by Lane McLaughlin Fellow uses UD’s collections for dissertation research Coffee table and fine art books make art accessible, but viewing art in person is an entirely different experience. Ask Tara Contractor, a doctoral ...Read More

Tara Contractor, a doctoral candidate from Yale University’s History of Art Department, holds a book from the University of Delaware’s Mark Samuels Lasner Collection. As recipient of this year’s Amy P. Goldman Fellowship in Pre-Raphaelite Studies, Contractor has been using the University’s collections as well as materials from the Delaware Art Museum for research during her fellowship residency.

Jun

News Mention: The History of Black Books

UDaily article by Allison Ebner and Ann ManserRead More

May

News Mention: Stress Relief? Puzzles

UDaily article by Carlett SpikeRead More

May

Senior Send-Off: A Shout Out to Our Student Assistants

Article by Allison Ebner | Photos by Sean Diffendall Did you know there are more student assistants who work in the Library, Museums and Press than full-time employees? Many have public-facing roles, interacting with Library users and Museums visitors ...Read More

May

Drawn to Museums: Artists Sketch the Mineral Collection

Article by Allison Ebner | Photos courtesy of Urban Sketchers Delaware On a quiet Sunday in March, the low lighting of the Mineralogical Museum let the vibrancy of the exhibition cases prevail and set the perfect tone for Urban ...Read More

Members of Urban Sketchers Delaware pose for a group photo.

May

Game On: Exploring the World Through Video Games

Article by Allison Ebner | Graphics by Sean Diffendall Tucked away on the Lower Level of Morris Library is the Film and Video Collection. Inside, you’ll find the fan-favorite DVD and Blu-Ray collection, as well as the lesser-known video ...Read More

Apr

Morris Library Offers Book Retrieval, Office Delivery

Two new services provide convenience for UD community Research is a multi-layered process. Simplify part of that process with new services from the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. UD undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff can now ...Read More

Books on "mascots" and "delaware" placed on hold for YouDee

Feb

2019 Student Book Collecting Contest Now Open

UD students can submit their collection for chance at $1,000 prize Whether it’s a growing number of carefully preserved comic books, countless editions of Harry Potter or a series of travel books, book collections take many forms. Often, people can ...Read More

Feb

Cancel Your Subscriptions, Come to the Library: How to Save Money on Monthly Expenses

If you’re working on a research project, the Library is likely one of the first resources that comes to mind. But is it the first place you think to visit for movies or video games? It should be. The Library, ...Read More

Feb

7 Reasons to Visit Special Collections: A Student Assistant Shares Her Favorite Items

Article by Claire Armann | Photos by Sean Diffendall On the second floor of Morris Library, you’ll find the Special Collections Gallery and Reading Room. You may have stopped in for a class visit focused on a specific topic. ...Read More