Jean And Alexander Heard Libraries
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Ambassador of Finland to discuss ‘War in Ukraine, NATO and the Future of Europe’ Nov. 9
The Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the United States H.E. Mikko Hautala and former U.S. State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus will discuss themes of international politics, the war in Ukraine, the Finnish-Russian border and European security integration on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Vanderbilt. The conversation will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Central Library’s fourth-floor Community Room. Read MoreNov 4, 2022
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Vanderbilt faculty, staff, alumni featured at 2022 Southern Festival of Books
Vanderbilt-related authors will have a strong presence at the 2022 Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word, which takes place at War Memorial Plaza and Nashville Public Library Oct. 14–16. Read MoreOct 12, 2022
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Vanderbilt photographic archive adds 48,000 records to media database
Vanderbilt Libraries has uploaded more than 48,000 historic photographs from the Vanderbilt University Photographic Archive to Vanderbilt’s media database in preparation of the university’s Sesquicentennial celebration in 2023. Current faculty, staff and students can access the historic photographs in the database after requesting initial access. Read MoreOct 6, 2022
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Vanderbilt to launch Banned Books Initiative with reception, panel discussion
Recent policies and legislation across the U.S. have made the reading and teaching of banned books even more difficult in K–12 classrooms and libraries. To help the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities navigate these changes, several offices across Vanderbilt have collaborated on a Banned Books Initiative featuring a series of events offered throughout the academic year. Read MoreSep 19, 2022
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Celebrate Constitution Day with the Vanderbilt Libraries this Friday
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will host events on Friday, Sept. 16, to celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, observed each year to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787, and to “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.” Read MoreSep 14, 2022
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Digital Commons now part of the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries
Vanderbilt’s Digital Commons is now part of the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. The Digital Commons provides faculty with dynamic, user-centered services in support of world-class research, teaching and digital learning. Read MoreSep 9, 2022
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Campus Dining, libraries launch new capacity-monitoring system to improve student experience
New privacy-friendly capacity-monitoring technology is available at each Vanderbilt Campus Dining location, allowing students to see how busy the dining halls are during business hours. The technology also has been deployed in the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries, providing real-time capacity data for study spaces across campus. Read MoreSep 8, 2022
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Everything you need to know about campus support
At Vanderbilt, resources supporting your needs as a student are everywhere. Knowing where to look and whom to ask can help you navigate the university and set you on the right course to success. Read MoreAug 24, 2022
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Inclusive Book Group will discuss ‘Nevada’ by Imogen Binnie Sept. 7
Vanderbilt’s Inclusive Book Group will meet online Wednesday, Sept. 7, to discuss Nevada by Imogen Binnie. Read MoreAug 5, 2022
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Vanderbilt librarians host ACRL session on team-based collaboration, providing framework for librarians nationwide
Vanderbilt librarians Honora Eskridge and Alex Carroll led a webinar earlier this year for the University Libraries Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries focused on the benefits of implementing a team-based liaison model to achieve more consistent, sustainable outcomes. Read MoreJun 29, 2022
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Heard Libraries reflect on archival digitization successes, offer increased access
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries prioritized the digitization of a limited number of special archival collections during the 2021–22 fiscal year to ensure their accessibility for research and preservation in perpetuity. In addition to the work of creating digital surrogates from the collections, the Heard Libraries are adding metadata to make all digitized objects searchable and findable through the web. Read MoreJun 10, 2022
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Shaw named university librarian
Jon Shaw has been appointed the new leader of the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries at Vanderbilt University, effective July 1. Previously, Shaw served as associate vice provost and deputy university librarian for the University of Pennsylvania Libraries. Read MoreMay 25, 2022
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‘Retrocomputing’ exhibit showcases the dynamic history of the personal computer
"Retrocomputing," a new exhibit in the Science and Engineering Library, showcases the remarkable series of breakthroughs that took place during the early days of personal computing. All members of the Vanderbilt community are invited to learn about and interact with the vintage computers through the end of the calendar year. Read MoreMay 18, 2022
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Campus Dining, libraries and student centers extend hours during undergraduate exams
With undergraduate examinations and reading days beginning on Saturday, April 30, Vanderbilt Campus Dining, the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries and university student centers are offering extended hours at various locations. Read MoreMay 2, 2022
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Marice Moylan Wolfe, MLS’77: University Archivist and Head of Special Collections
Marice Wolfe, of Nashville, the first woman to serve as Vanderbilt’s university archivist, died Jan. 3. She was 86. Read MoreApr 27, 2022
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Stringfellow appointed to Federal Depository Library Program task force
Vanderbilt University’s Federal Depository coordinator, Will Stringfellow, has been appointed to a federal task force studying the feasibility of an all-digital Federal Depository Library Program. Read MoreApr 20, 2022
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Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries announce new visitor hours and policies
In response to Vanderbilt’s updated health and safety protocols for visitors and suppliers, the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have announced new visitor hours and policies with visitor restrictions no longer in effect. Read MoreMar 14, 2022
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Inclusive Book Group will discuss ‘Hamnet’ May 4
Vanderbilt’s Inclusive Book Group will meet online Wednesday, May 4, to discuss "Hamnet" by Maggie O’Farrell. Read MoreMar 4, 2022
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‘Skyscraper Gothic’ opens at Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery
The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery presents "Skyscraper Gothic," a close, interdisciplinary look at the stylistic development of the tall office building, Feb. 14 through May 22. Read MoreFeb 11, 2022
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Inclusive Book Group will discuss ‘The Vanishing Half’ March 2
Vanderbilt’s Inclusive Book Group will meet online Wednesday, March 2, to discuss "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett. Read MoreJan 4, 2022