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Mar

Adjusted Hours and Cancelled Events

Last updated 3/27/20 In-person operations of Morris Library, the galleries of Special Collections and Museums, and the branch libraries have been suspended until further notice. Please check our hours or call 302-831-2965 for current information. Library staff is available virtually ...Read More

Feb

Renovation Roundup: What’s New in Morris Library

The Nest in Morris Library Commons Whether you’re looking for a place to study, relax or grab a snack, make The Nest in Morris Library Commons your go-to option. The common area—open 24 hours a day, seven days a week—has ...Read More

Feb

Celebrating Black History: Stories from Special Collections

Article by Allison Ebner | Photos and graphics by Sean Diffendall Too often throughout American history, the stories of African Americans have gone untold or unrecognized. Special Collections librarians work to ensure those stories are preserved. Within Special Collections, ...Read More

Feb

Fashion Forward: Using Virtual Reality in the Apparel World

By Allison Ebner Shopping online for clothes is convenient. We have access to more styles, more sizes and more variety that can be delivered to our doors at the click of a button. But how many times have we ...Read More

Using virtual reality, students created outfits on dress forms to get firsthand experience with the technology. Pictured here is the outfit created by Julie D’Agostino.

Feb

Fostering Connections: Doctoral Student Helps Visitors Engage with Art

Article by Allison Ebner | Photos by Sean Diffendall When Tiarna Doherty quit her job as a professional art conservator to head back to school, it was a big deal. After 18 years of restoring paintings at institutions like ...Read More

Tiarna Doherty poses in Mechanical Hall Gallery

Feb

A Twist on Valentine Traditions

Sure, Valentine’s Day can be a little cheesy, but it’s a good time to pause and make sure the ones we love know how we feel. From Cupid to conversation hearts, there are plenty of things traditionally associated with the ...Read More

Jan

News Mention: Family and Friends Remember Former News Journal, Philadelphia Daily News Journalist

Delaware Online article by Brandon HolveckRead More

Jan

News Mention: Poet for All

UDaily article by Diane StopyraRead More

Dec

Collector, Conservator

Article by Allison Ebner | Photos by Sean Diffendall Art conservation junior collects books to preserve the past and inspire the future Editor’s Note: This is the third installment in a series of articles highlighting the winners of the first ...Read More

Collecting and preserving books are two ways to create resources for future generations to look back on. In addition to her collecting efforts, Miriam-Helene Rudd helps preserve and repair books as a student assistant in Morris Library.

Dec

Changes to Kanopy Streaming Service

Streaming media service transitions to mediated model in January 2020 The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press will transition to a mediated service model for Kanopy, a streaming media service that includes documentaries as well as classic and indie ...Read More