Jean And Alexander Heard Libraries
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How to collect antiques
Murray Hudson, PhD’69, offers tips on collecting, caring for and donating historical printed material. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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Flag ceremony to honor veterans and preserve Impact ‘treasure’
A U.S. flag that became the backdrop for the early years of Vanderbilt’s Impact Symposium will be unfurled, refolded and preserved during a campus ceremony to honor veterans Nov. 12. Read MoreOct 19, 2018
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‘Informed Citizenship and the Economics of Information’ Oct. 15
What does it mean to be an informed citizen in America today? The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Open Mind series will explore the topic with a panel discussion on Monday, Oct. 15. Read MoreOct 11, 2018
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New faculty advisory committee to develop research IT services and resources on campus
A new faculty advisory committee has been convened to prioritize communication, security, programming, networking and storage resource needs as they relate to research. Read MoreOct 9, 2018
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Library offers campus free access to ‘NYTimes’ and ‘WSJ’
Reading award-winning news stories in "The New York Times" and "Wall Street Journal" is now easier, thanks to a News Desk portal just added to the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries homepage. Read MoreAug 29, 2018
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New exhibit opens exploring history of women at Vanderbilt
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will open “From Listeners to Leaders: A History of Women at Vanderbilt” on Tuesday, Aug. 28, featuring documents, books, photos, newspaper articles and oral histories about women's experiences on campus in the 1960s, '70s and '80s. Read MoreAug 21, 2018
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Vanderbilt archive founded to hold media accountable turns 50
The Vanderbilt Television News Archive, founded in 1968 as a three-month "experiment" to explore possible bias in network newscasts, is marking its 50th year of continuous operation. Read MoreJul 30, 2018
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Heard Libraries’ rebuilt digital footprint to enhance scholarship
Library users will experience faster, more robust searches and other digital improvements that foster learning, thanks to the launch of a new integrated library system and more. Read MoreJul 24, 2018
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Renovated Eskind library opens, prepared to support training of future generations of physicians
The Annette and Irwin Eskind Family Biomedical Library and Learning Center opened July 18 after a yearlong, $12.9 million renovation to support the continuing evolution of medical education. Read MoreJul 23, 2018
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Eddie George’s portrait on display at Fine Arts Gallery
An oil portrait of former Tennessee Titan Eddie George by America's foremost living portrait artist is on display at the Fine Arts Gallery through July 14. Read MoreJul 11, 2018
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Vanderbilt hosts digital humanities workshop
Vanderbilt’s Slave Societies Digital Archive hosted scholars from around the world for its third Digital Humanities and the History of Slavery workshop at the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Read MoreMay 11, 2018
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New integrated library system to make searches faster, more robust
Library users will find searches faster and easier when a new system debuts this summer in the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. Read MoreMay 7, 2018
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Vanderbilt Libraries to host ‘Cultural Heritage in the Age of Big Data’ symposium June 1
Vanderbilt University Libraries' annual cultural heritage symposium June 1 will explore the ethical dimensions of digital scholarship. Read MoreMay 3, 2018
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Blair, Library honor Violins of Hope project with series of upcoming performances
Twenty-two violins—most most of which were played by Jewish musicians interned in concentration camps during the Holocaust—have arrived in Music City from Israel, where they will be heard once more as the Violins of Hope. Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music and the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have planned several special events in honor of the initiative in March and April. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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Vanderbilt Libraries present an evening of card-game history and whist playing
The Friends of Vanderbilt's Libraries will host an evening exploration into the card game of whist March 27. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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Heard Libraries’ Keen receives Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Award
James “Tristan” Keen, mailroom manager for the nine libraries in the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries system, is the final recipient of a Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award for the 2017-18 academic year. Read MoreMar 21, 2018
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Violins of Hope come to Nashville, VU campus
In March, 22 violins—most most of which were played by Jewish musicians interned in concentration camps during the Holocaust—will arrive in Music City from Israel, where they will be heard once more as the Violins of Hope. Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music, the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute are serving as programming partners for the visit. Read MoreMar 8, 2018
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Vanderbilt’s inaugural Edible Books Festival set for April 2
Vanderbilt's inaugural Edible Books Festival, where the worlds of food and books collide in creative and delicious ways, is scheduled for Monday, April 2, in the Central Library Community Room. Read MoreMar 7, 2018
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Vanderbilt Libraries acquire three of Spinoza’s book treasures
Vanderbilt has acquired three rare 17th-century volumes by famed philosopher Baruch Spinoza, thanks to the Provost's Library Collective Initiative. They will be on public display March 12. Read MoreMar 2, 2018
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Mind’s Eye: Violins of Hope
The power of hope—and a dark history—come to life through violin project Some say the violin is the instrument that most closely imitates the human voice. In March, 22 violins, most of which were played by Jewish musicians interned in concentration camps during the Holocaust, will arrive in… Read MoreFeb 26, 2018