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From the Conservation Lab: “Large Marge” Rides Again
A new standing press needed a bit of TLC and assistance from Duke Facilities before we could use it
Exhibit Opening, June 13: Mandy Carter, Scientist of Activism
Join us as we celebrate the opening of our newest library exhibit
Country Music Legend Jimmie Rodgers Had the “T. B. Blues”
Where our sheet music and the history of medicine collections meet
5 Titles: Voices from the Rural United States
Part of an ongoing series highlighting diverse books, music, and films in our collections
Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Raising awareness of the need for digital inclusion and accessible web content for people with disabilities
Meet Celine, One of Lilly Library’s “Class of 2023”
Graduation means that we must bid a final farewell to some of our library student workers!
MLK Biographer Makes Discovery in Rubenstein Library
New MLK biography undercuts a widely cited quote about Malcolm X
Meet Emma, One of Lilly Library’s “Class of 2023”
Graduation means that we must bid a final farewell to some of our library student workers!
Meet Cierra, One of the Music Library’s “Class of 2023”
Graduation means that we must bid a final farewell to some of our library student workers!
Meet Kari, One of Lilly Library’s “Class of 2023”
Graduation means that we must bid a final farewell to some of our library student workers!
Meet Brandon, One of Lilly Library’s “Class of 2023”
Graduation means that we must bid a final farewell to some of our library student workers!
Defining and Measuring Research Impact in the Humanities
Why metrics don’t always capture the impact of humanities research
You Passed! Now Pass It On. Donate Your Textbooks to the Library.
We’ll make them available for other Duke students to check out for free.
Take Library-Led Courses with the Duke Graduate Academy
Apply by May 19 for Summer Session 1, July 6 for Summer Session 2
THURSDAY: Nina Totenberg and Frank Bruni Speak at Duke
Join us as we present the Weaver Memorial Lecture in Page Auditorium
Conducting Research After You Graduate
You can still do it, but it may require more digging once you lose Duke access. Here are some tips.
Your End-of-Semester Library Toolkit, Spring 2023
You’re almost there! Here are some resources to power you through the end of the semester and beyond.
Get a Durham County Library Card in Perkins, Apr. 25
All Duke students are eligible to use the local public library, even non-NC residents
How to Use Interlibrary Loan
If we don’t have what you need, let us help you get it. Check out this quick explainer.
What to Read This Month
Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy, Current Lit, and OverDrive collections
Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Nadell Prize for Book Collecting!
Congratulations to this year’s winning book collectors!
You Passed! Now Pass It On. Donate Your Textbooks to the Library.
We’ll make them available for other Duke students to check out for free.
THIS WEEK: Library Living Room Conversations with Prof. Deondra Rose
Join the Libraries and QuadEx for some real talk in a friendly conversational setting
Students: We Need Your Input! Earn a $20 Gift Card!
Join us for a quick focus group as part of our library strategic planning process
Apply now for our Creative Writing Awards!
Are you a Duke undergraduate who enjoys creative writing? Share your work with us!
Grad Student Workshop: The Efficient Archival Researcher
Join us to learn more about the challenges and opportunities of working in archives and special collections
Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead at Duke, Apr. 12
Join us at the Ruby Lounge for a panel discussion, musical performance, and refreshments
The Popularity of Korean Graphic Novels and Webtoons
Our Librarian for Korean Studies reviews recent acquisitions to our collection of Manhwa
Explore Black Lives in Archives, April 3
Drop by the Gothic Reading Room to see rare books and print materials from Rubenstein Library collections
Nina Totenberg and Frank Bruni to Speak at Duke, April 27
Join us as we present the Weaver Memorial Lecture in Page Auditorium
Bracket in Tatters? Try March Musical Movie Madness!
What’s the greatest musical movie of all time? Cast your vote!
THIS WEEK: Library Living Room Conversations with Prof. Deondra Rose
Join the Libraries and QuadEx for some real talk in a friendly conversational setting
$1,500 Prize for Book Collecting
Submissions to the 2023 Andrew T. Nadell Prize for Book Collecting due March 31
New Residency Program for Early Career Librarians
Virtual info session on April 6 to learn about two full-time residency positions
What to Read This Month
Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy, Current Lit, and OverDrive collections
New Arrivals to the East Asian Collection
New exhibit on second floor of Bostock Library showcases recent acquisitions on East Asia
Duke LIFE Undergrads: Apply for Summer Research Grants by Mar. 24
Funding available for first-generation and low-income students to do research over the summer
Library Living Room Conversations with Prof. Deondra Rose
Join the Libraries and QuadEx for some real talk in a friendly conversational setting
Tackling the Law of Text and Data Mining for Computational Research
Join us and the Authors Alliance for two events about legal issues in text and data mining
ChatGPT and Fake Citations
Tips and guidance from Duke librarians on how to use the new technology carefully and ethically
Libraries Announce Senior Leadership Appointments
Jameca Dupree and Emily Daly named Associate University Librarians
5 Titles: Punk Rock Grrrls!
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023 with 5 feminist punk songs
Ivy Plus Libraries Support Open Access to Federally Funded Research
An open letter to the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy
Virtual Conference: Behind the Veil at 30, Mar. 6-7
Join us for a look back at a monumental Duke oral history project and its impact over 30 years
Resource Spotlight: ProQuest One Literature
A recommended starting point for research on literary texts, authors, literary movements, and genres
Large Collection on Buddhist Studies Donated to Libraries
Gift from Emeritus Professor Paul Groner includes almost 2,000 volumes
Prison Zines in the Twenty-First Century
A visiting Rubenstein researcher sheds light on political expression and community building behind bars
Spring Books by Duke Authors
Celebrate the renewal of spring with new books by Duke authors, most of them available in the library!
Juan E. Méndez Book Award Ceremony, Feb. 22
Author Francesca Lessa will visit Duke to receive the award and talk about the book
What to Read This Month
Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy, Current Lit, and OverDrive collections
5 Titles: Diversity in Gaming
Part of an ongoing series highlighting diverse books, music, and films in our collections
Our Latest Newsletter Is Out!
Subscribe and be the first to know about upcoming events and other library news you can use
Aid for Turkey and Syria
Our International and Area Studies Department shares resources for helping earthquake victims
This Valentine’s Day, Go on a Mystery Date with a Book
We’ve picked out some titles to improve your circulation, if you know what we mean
Duke LIFE Undergrads: Apply Now for Summer Research Grants
Funding available for first-generation and low-income students to do research over the summer
Your Feedback Matters! Take Our 5-Min Student Survey
You could win a $150 Amazon gift card!
5 Black Artists You Should Know
Part of an ongoing series highlighting diverse books, music, and films in our collections
‘The Condor Trials’ Wins 2023 Méndez Book Award
Book unravels the transnational repression masterminded by South American dictators 1969-1981
What to Read This Month
Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy, Current Lit, and OverDrive collections
Low Maintenance Book Club Reads “Mr. Malcolm’s List”
Suffering from Bridgerton withdrawal? Join us for the first LMBC meeting of the new year!
$1,500 Prize for Book Collecting
Submissions to the 2023 Andrew T. Nadell Prize for Book Collecting due March 31
New Exhibit: The Library Uncovered
Take a look behind the scenes with Collections Services
New Partnership with PLOS for Duke Authors
Duke authors who publish in PLOS journals will no longer have to cover open access fees
Donate Children’s Books to Book Harvest
We’re collecting new and gently used books for children of all ages, now through January 10
Check Out Our Latest Library Magazine Online
Read a Q&A with new Duke University Librarian Joe Salem, test your knowledge, and more!
Follow the Duke Libraries on Instagram
Check out photos from around the Libraries and tag us to share yours!
Spring 2023 Data and Visualization Workshops
Get a start on your new year’s research resolutions and take one of our data and visualization workshops!
Remembering Our Friend, Sara Seten Berghausen
We remember and celebrate the life of a longtime library colleague and treasured friend
LIFE Summer Research Grant Reflections: Digital Naturalism
A Duke sophomore reflects on her research on 17th-century naturalist Maria Sybilla Merian
Donate Children’s Books During Our Book Drive
We’re collecting new and gently used books for children of all ages, now through January 10
Miniature Therapy Horses at Lilly Library, Dec. 11
We’re not foaling around. A favorite finals week tradition returns with the Stampede of Love at Lilly!
Your End-of-Semester Library Toolkit
Nearly there! Here are some resources to power you through the end of the semester and beyond
LIFE Summer Research Grant Reflections: Filipina Care Labor Migrations
A Duke senior reflects on her library research this past summer
Let’s Create: Zine Making Party, Dec. 12
Come make a zine with us during finals week to celebrate and reflect on your semester
Low Maintenance Book Club Reads ‘A Room of One’s Own’
Join us Dec. 8 for our final book club meeting of 2022!
Rubenstein Library’s ‘Disruptive’ Copy of ‘A Curious Herbal’
A visiting researcher explains how an archival find is fleshing out Elizabeth Blackwell’s biography
Warm Up with Winter Books from Duke Authors
Duke publications this fall and winter will appeal to readers of many interests
Our Latest Newsletter Is Out!
Subscribe and be the first the know about library events, services, and other news you can use
Nominate a Summer Read for Duke’s Class of 2027
What should the next class of Blue Devils read as part of their Common Experience?
Grad Students: Apply for Archival Expeditions by Nov. 14
Apply now for a unique professional development opportunity designing learning experiences for students!
Dr. Erika Weinthal on Environmental Peacebuilding, Nov. 10
Join us as we (belatedly) celebrate International Open Access Week with a special conversation with Dr. Weinthal
Book Release, Nov. 7: The Pivot: One Pandemic, One University
Join us for a special book release event and panel discussion on Duke’s response to the pandemic
Celebrating 200 Research Data Deposits with… Monkey Sounds
A set of endangered monkey vocalizations marks the 200th dataset in the Duke Research Data Repository
Lilly Collection Spotlight: A Horror-ful Halloween
Recommended films and readings to satisfy your need for the shivers this Halloween
Library Mobile Apps
We’ve done the work for you. These apps are tried, verified, and accessible to Duke library users.
LIFE Summer Fellowship Reflections
A Duke undergrad who received one of our summer research fellowships writes about her research
Celebrating 50 Years of Pioneering Films at New Day
Join the Rubenstein Library for four days of film screenings and discussions
Book Release, Nov. 7: The Pivot: One Pandemic, One University
Join us for a special book release event and panel discussion on Duke’s response to the pandemic
Dr. Erika Weinthal on Environmental Peacebuilding, Oct. 25
Join us as we celebrate International Open Access Week with a special conversation with Dr. Weinthal
Low Maintenance Book Club reads “Night of the Living Rez”
Get spooky as we read selections from Morgan Talty’s award-winning short story collection
5 Titles: Disability Justice
Recommended reads on activists who have fought and continue to fight for disability justice
Congratulations to Our Research and Writing Award Winners!
Winners will be recognized during Duke Family Weekend on Oct. 14
Grad Students: Apply for Archival Expeditions by Oct. 31
Apply now for a unique professional development opportunity designing learning experiences for students!
New Chat App for Mobile Research
If you want easy access to answers for burning research questions, we have the app for you!
Lilly Collection Spotlight: Library Things for Your Curiosity Voyage
Discover movies, books, comics, and music from the 1980s, inspired by the hit Netflix show Stranger Things
Check Out Textbooks for Free!
Our Top Textbooks program lets you check out assigned texts for Duke’s largest courses for up to 3 hours at a time
Event Series: Policing Pages, A History of Banned Books
Join us and the Duke Alumni Forever Learning Institute for a multidisciplinary look at the history of targeted tomes
What to Read This Month
Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy, Current Literature, and OverDrive collections
Our Latest Newsletter Is Out!
Subscribe and be the first the know about library events, services, and other news you can use