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New Opportunities to Make Your Publications Open Access
New agreement with Cambridge UP promises to make more Duke research openly available
Low Maintenance Book Club Reads ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’
Join us this summer as we read Gabriel García Márquez’s masterpiece
Biddle Exhibit Suite closed May 16–31
The Biddle Exhibit Suite is closed May 16-31 while we install a new exhibit. Please visit our other library exhibits in the meantime!
New Books by Duke Authors This Spring
From Ancient Rome to small-town Mississippi, these titles capture the imagination
Joseph Salem Named University Librarian
Salem will succeed Deborah Jakubs, who retires this month
5 Titles: What Is It Like to Be an International Student?
Recommended reads on the experiences of international students in higher education
Dracine Hodges Named Interim University Librarian
Hodges has worked in leadership roles in library technical services since 2016
Bingham Center Acquires Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick Papers
Literary critic and pioneer of queer theory helped establish Duke as an intellectual leader in the critical study of sexuality
What to Read This Month
Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and OverDrive collections
You Passed! Now Pass It On.
Donate your textbooks to the library so someone else can check them out for free.
Conducting Research After You Graduate
Here’s a look at the library services you can still use even after you’re no longer a Duke student
5 Titles: American Foodways
Food and flavor connect us to a place, telling a story of where we come from.
Your End-of-Semester Library Toolkit
Nearly there! Resources to help you power through finals and beyond.
You Passed! Now Pass It On.
Donate your textbooks to the library so someone else can check them out for free.
“Under the Blessed Arm of Freedom”: Searching for Jacob Chiles
The second in a series of posts tracking down details about the life of a formerly enslaved person
Film Screening and Q&A: ‘The Long Breakup’ Between Russia and Ukraine
Join us for a special documentary screening, followed by a Q&A with director Katya Soldak
Dr. Mark Palmeri: An Honest Assessment of Openness
One Duke professor shares his thoughts on open science, data publishing, and research impact
$1,500 Creative Writing Award for Duke Undergrads
Apply now for the Rudolph William Rosati Creative Writing Award
Collection Spotlight: Asian American Studies
Join us for an event on April 11 to explore Asian American Studies in the Libraries
A Conversation on Latinx History at Duke, Apr. 8
Join student, faculty, and library staff curators for a conversation on our exhibit “Our History, Our Voice”
North Korea as Seen Through Its Stamps
Even the smallest images can become vehicles for propaganda
For Library Staff, Remote Work Is a Booklover’s Paradise
Starting this spring and summer, all library staff will be working full-time from Hawaii
Embracing a Broader Vision, Apr. 5
Join us for a conversation between historian Wesley Hogan and creator Lana Garland
“I Got a Story to Tell: Black Voices in Print,” Apr. 4
Explore Black lives in the collections of the Rubenstein Library
Low Maintenance Book Club Reads “Dubliners” by James Joyce
Join us March 29 for a discussion of three of the best-known stories from the collection
Meet Threa Almontaser, Rosati Visiting Writer, Mar. 29
Please join us as the award-winning poet reads from her recent work
Blue Dean Named Associate University Librarian for Development
Dean will join Libraries’ senior leadership team and lead organizational fundraising efforts
Lilly Collection Spotlight: Notable Women in Science and Beyond
For Women’s History Month, we shine a spotlight on notable women in the sciences and other areas of society and culture
Save the Date! “I Got a Story to Tell: Black Voices in Print,” Apr. 4
Explore Black lives in the collections of the Rubenstein Library
Duke LIFE Undergrads: Summer Research Grants Deadline Extended
Funding available for first-generation and low-income students to do research over the summer
Low Maintenance Book Club Reads “Dubliners” by James Joyce
Join us March 29 for a discussion of three of the best-known stories from the collection
Resources on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Our Librarian for Russian, Eurasian, and East European Studies shares some starting points for understanding the crisis
Meet Scifinder-n! Live Training Sessions and Other Resources
Join us to learn about new tools for researchers in chemistry, engineering, biology, the environment and medicine
What to Read This Month
Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and OverDrive collections
From the Conservation Lab: Repairing Stapled Bindings
A look “under the covers” reveals that not all books are made equally
War in Ukraine: Where do we go from here?
A moderated discussion on March 1, 2022 – 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
5 Titles: Native American Women Anthropologists
Five books that offer a deeper understanding of Native American cultures, written by Native American women
Is the Library Accessible? Take Our Survey and Let Us Know
We want to know how people with visible and non-visible disabilities experience library spaces and services
Low Maintenance Book Club Reads ‘A Psalm for the Wild-Built,’ Feb. 24
Never read solarpunk? Neither have we! Join us for a discussion of Becky Chambers’ novella.
Code Repository vs. Archival Repository: You Need Both
Version control repositories and research data repositories can complement each other
Finding Your Voice: Developing an Exhibit on the History of Duke’s Latina/o/e/x Students
Please join the student and faculty curators at the opening of their new exhibition, “Our History, Our Voice: Latinx at Duke/Nuestra Historia, Nuestra Voz: Latinas/os/es/x en Duke.”
Exit Interview: 10 Questions for Deborah Jakubs
As she prepares to step down in May, we asked Deborah Jakubs to reflect on her nearly four decades at Duke
Is the Library Accessible? Take Our Survey and Let Us Know
We want to know how people with visible and non-visible disabilities experience library spaces and services
ONLINE EVENT: Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment, Feb. 16
David M. Rubenstein and Thavolia Glymph discuss Lincoln’s contributions to shaping the beliefs and values that define the U.S.
A Look Back at Durham’s First Chinese Restaurant
The history of the Oriental is as complicated and intriguing as the history of Durham itself
Uyghur Human Rights Activist Rushan Abbas, Feb. 15
Founder and Executive Director of the Campaign for Uyghurs to speak at the Power Plant Gallery
Lilly Streams: Documentary Films for Black History Month
Check out a trove of streaming documentaries available through the Libraries
Treat Your Pretty Little Self to a Mystery Date with a Book
Check out our display of mystery titles near the Perkins Service Desk through Feb. 16
Is the Library Accessible? Take Our Survey and Let Us Know
We want to know how people with visible and non-visible disabilities experience library spaces and services
Dispatches from the Nuremberg Trials
An up-close encounter with WWII history in the archives
Get Help Uncovering and Building Your Family Tree
Did you know we offer a number of genealogy tools, at no charge?
Duke LIFE Undergrads: Apply Now for Summer Research Grants
Funding available for first-generation and low-income students to do research over the summer
Native Americans in North Carolina: The Path from the Past to the Present
A new exhibit in Lilly Library highlights the history of Native Americans in NC
5 Titles: Pioneering Women in STEM
Five books on five women whose pioneering research made lasting contributions
Save the Date! Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment, Feb. 16
David M. Rubenstein and Thavolia Glymph discuss Lincoln’s contributions to shaping the beliefs and values that define the U.S.
Blue Devil of the Week: Virginia Martin
Martin leads a team who oversee millions of electronic resources available through our website
“The Water Defenders” Wins 2021 Méndez Human Rights Book Award
The story of El Salvadorans who fought to combat the exploitation of their country’s natural resources
Witness to Guantanamo Exhibit Opening and Artist’s Talk, Jan. 27
Join us at the Power Plant Gallery for a new exhibit and event series around the legacy of “Gitmo”
Exhibit Opening: Land of Lapis Lazuli and Gold, Feb. 3
International and Area Studies exhibit highlights library collections on Afghanistan
Check Out Our Data Workshops Offered This Semester
Our Center for Data and Visualization Sciences workshops can help you save time, increase the impact of your research, and further your career goals
Our Latest Newsletter Is Out!
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Low Maintenance Book Club Reads ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’
Join us as we read the classic play that inspired the new movie Cyrano, starring Peter Dinklage
Imagining Duke’s Campus in 1000 AD
Every American university, including Duke, is built on what was once native land
New Online Exhibit Explores the History of Vaccine Hesitancy
This historical moment may feel unprecedented, but vaccine hesitancy has a long history in the U.S.
Aliens and Other Things We Digitized in 2021
Digitization is time-consuming work, but also thought-provoking in unexpected ways
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Adopt a Book: It’s the Perfect Gift
Our Adopt-a-Book Program not only helps us preserve library collections, but it makes a great gift for family or friends!
Congratulations to Our Research and Writing Award Winners!
Meet the winners of our annual awards recognizing original research and writing by Duke students
What to Read This Month
Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and OverDrive collections
Your End-of-Semester Library Toolkit, Fall 2021
You’ve almost made it! Here are some resources to help you power through the end of the semester and beyond
Online Event, Dec. 6: “Waiting to Be Discovered”
A conversation between Duke historian Adriane Lentz-Smith and poet Crystal Simone Smith
De-Stress and Get Writing Help at the Paper Station, Dec. 2
Meet with Thompson Writing Studio consultants, get crafty, and get a jump on the end of the semester
Take Our 2-Minute Survey. You Could Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!
Your responses will help us improve library services and spaces
Celebrating Thirty Years of Duke’s East Asian Collections
Check out our new exhibit in the Stone Family Gallery, curated by our International and Area Studies Department
“Leonard: Political Prisoner” Wins Human Rights Audio Documentary Award
New award seeks to support outstanding documentary artists exploring human rights and social justice
What Does It Mean When a Librarian Says…?
A quick primer for undergraduates who are new to academic research.
New Exhibit Opens Nov. 16: “To Stand By the Side of Freedom”
Copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and 13th Amendment, signed by Abraham Lincoln, on display
Our Latest Newsletter Is Out!
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LIFE Summer Fellowship Reflections
One of the recipients of our summer research fellowships for LIFE students reflects on the experience
In Honor of Veterans Day, 5 Titles About Military Women
This month we highlight books about women fighting to gain equal footing with their male soldier counterparts
Our Statement on Potentially Harmful Language in Library Descriptions
Read about our commitment to describing materials with respectful and inclusive language
Photography Exhibit Opening Event: The Pretend Villages, Nov. 4
Join us for an artist talk, gallery viewing, and book signing with photographer and Duke professor Christopher Sims
LIFE Summer Fellowship Reflections
One of the recipients of our summer research fellowships for LIFE students reflects on the experience
What to Read This Month
Recommended reads from our OverDrive and New & Noteworthy Collections
5 Titles: Horror Films from African American Directors
Take a dive into some older and perhaps overlooked spooky films lurking in the stacks
University Librarian Deborah Jakubs to Retire in 2022
Jakubs, who was appointed University Librarian in 2005, will step down after 38 years of service at Duke
Lilly Collection Spotlight: Scary Movies for a Horror-ful Halloween
We’ve hand-picked some of the creepiest films from our collections to give you the thrills and chills you need
LIFE Summer Fellowship Reflections
One of the recipients of our summer research fellowships for LIFE students reflects on the experience
Powerful Documentary Films Honoring Indigenous Peoples
Explore new cultures and topics through the lens of award-winning filmmakers, streaming and on DVD
Apply for Archival Expeditions, Deadline 10/29
Grad students: Work with a faculty member to design a learning module involving archival materials
$10M Brings Lilly Library Renovation Closer
Grant from The Duke Endowment supports project, which will improve the first-year experience at Duke
Workshop: Delving for Memories, Oct. 22
Join us for an exploration of Wu Wenguang’s oral history project about China’s Great Famine
Low Maintenance Book Club Reads ‘Sir Gawain and the Green Knight’
Take a seat at the round table as we discuss the Arthurian legend that inspired the new movie starring Dev Patel
Genealogy Resources Available to the Duke Community
Interested in learning more about your family history, but don’t know where to start? Check out this handy guide.
What to Read This Month
Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and OverDrive collections
Lilly Collection Spotlight: Películas for Hispanic Heritage Month
A sampling of films in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latinx Americans
5 Titles on Environmental Justice
An occasional series highlighting library resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
If These Saws Could Talk
Amputation kits offer a “sharp” lesson in the ways that surgery has evolved over the centuries