Join us as we read Marjane Satrapi’s classic graphic novel about growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution

A before-and-after look at the benefits of “bathing” an almost 500-year-old book

Video interviews with former detainees and others examine the impact of “Gitmo” in the post-9/11 years

Programming will build on mission of advancing scholarship on the history and culture of people of African descent

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Our newest library exhibit was curated by Professor Martin Eisner’s History 253 course

A Duke student created a computer program to scan our archival records for language that needs updating

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Check out textbooks for the 100 largest courses at Duke for up to three hours at a time

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As things get back to nearly normal, some important info about using the library this semester

Learn about our plans to transform Lilly Library into the crown jewel of East Campus

Check out photos from around the Libraries and tag us to share yours!

A new series highlighting library resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Interesting archival discoveries, new exhibits, reflections on the past year, and more

We’re offering a number of interactive online workshops this fall to help you earn your RCR credits

You think sweeping and mopping the kitchen is a chore? Try our Conservation Lab.

A deep dive into the tools and strategies we use to make sure our web interfaces are accessible

Wherein we share an example of the right way to include additional media in book bindings

Resources for learning more about Moses’ life and experiences in the struggle for freedom

Climb aboard as we read the Hugo Award winner by author Arkady Martine!

Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and Contemporary Literature collections

Join us for the third and final discussion of George Elliot’s classic

Federal grant will expand access to the groundbreaking Duke oral history project

Even with all we know about how books are made, some historical tricks of the trade are a mystery

Hop on the mystery machine and join us for the second installment of the Summer LGBTQIA+ SciFi Book Crew

Join us for the second of three discussions on George Elliot’s classic

This month we’re showcasing audiobooks from our OverDrive collection

An in-depth look at the curious and mysterious history of an ivory memento mori

How we’re contributing back to the community that has helped to support our work at Duke

Climb aboard as we delve into the reaches of deep space with author Yoon Ha Lee

Join us for the first of three discussions this summer on George Elliot’s classic

Learn about the opportunities and challenges the digital world poses for early career scholars

New award seeks to support outstanding documentary artists exploring human rights and social justice

Apply now for the Rudolph William Rosati Creative Writing Award

Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and Contemporary Literature collections

A look at the archival legacy of the riots and massacre in the collections of the Rubenstein Library

What’s a vital library resource? Our graduate student assistants!

A series exploring the role of international collections and their collectors in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion

Join us for the first of three discussions this summer on George Elliot’s classic

Explore our recommended picks about the contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to U.S. culture

Climb aboard as we delve into the reaches of deep space with author Yoon Ha Lee

New Mellon-funded initiative aims to document how today’s activists built their social and political movements

The music video takes home “Best of Show” in the ARL “Arlies” Film Fest

What’s a vital library resource? Our graduate student assistants!

Kiley Reid’s acclaimed book to be sent to incoming students

A new series highlighting library resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

A series exploring the role of international collections and their collectors in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion

Recommended activities, programs, and educational opportunities on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues

One of the biggest and trickiest areas to get right is the design of our physical library spaces

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’re highlighting films that illuminate this urgent issue

A new series highlighting library resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

A volume of Sanborn fire insurance maps recently came through our conservation lab

Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and Contemporary Literature Collections

Apply now for the Rudolph William Rosati Creative Writing Award

A series exploring the role of international collections and their collectors in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion

Join us for a talk with the student and faculty curators of our exhibit celebrating 100 years of women’s suffrage

Join us for the second of two events marking the publication of Prof. Richard J. Powell’s latest book

Equitable practices paired with data sharing create opportunities for greater discovery and progress

Interested in archival and library work? Learn about Fall 2021 internships at the Rubenstein Library!

Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and Contemporary Literature collections

How can we present, catalog, and preserve collections in a way that accurately portrays the communities depicted in them?

A series exploring the role of international collections and their collectors in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion

A new series highlighting library resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Attention, student bibliophiles! Share your collection with us and you could win big money.

Join us for the first of two events marking the publication of Prof. Richard J. Powell’s latest book

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Lilly Library shines a spotlight on Women in Sport.

Join the online event as Keeley accepts the award and reads from her book

Missing spring break? Join us for a literary trip with this month’s selection.

Duke scholars document women’s contributions to history, culture and society

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Attention, student bibliophiles! Share your collection with us and you could win big money.

Library staff and retirees share their memories of a longtime colleague and Duke personality

Apply now for funds to help you do original library research over the summer

A new series exploring the role of international collections and their collectors in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion

Hammond, a longtime library employee, also served as university carillonneur for over five decades

Working@Duke highlights the ways library staff have met the community’s needs in a pandemic

A new series highlighting library resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Join us for a discussion of a new book on Aaron McDuffie Moore, an early leader of Durham’s Black community

The Association of Research Libraries highlights our recent efforts to make library spaces and services more welcoming, inclusive, and supportive

We are happy to announce expanded features for sharing large-scale research data at Duke

Let us spice up your reading life with some of our all-time favorite reads

For Valentine’s Day, three films that reveal an unconventional side of love

Recommended activities, programs, and educational opportunities on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues

Duke scholars detail the history of Black life in America

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Apply now for funds to help you do original library research over the summer

An interview with Professor Martin Fischer on using the Duke Research Data Repository

Introducing a new series highlighting library resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

New book explores Catholic conflict over Cold War human rights policy in Central America

Check out our handy guide to over 200 individual study seats available across the Libraries

In honor of MLK Day, join us for Book Harvest’s 10th Annual Book Drive

Our State Magazine highlights noteworthy pieces from our collection and others

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Fleshing out the bibliographic picture unearths hidden stories and names long forgotten

Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and OverDrive collections

As the year comes to a close, we’re pleased to share our 2019-2020 Annual Report