A few before-and-after images from our most recent imaging sessions

Exhibit in Bostock explores the truly global popularity of graphic novels

A project to discover the identities of the laborers who built the Gothic Wonderland

Profiles of women collectors, including Lisa Baskin, whose collection is housed at Duke

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Letters reveal a mother and her seven children divided by the Civil War

Stories about Duke’s tree-tagging system, the Silent Vigil, an immigrant’s path the Duke, and more

An occasional series of stories celebrating our library student workers

A look at some trends in how students view and use the Libraries

Who are these “hombres misteriosos,” and what’s the story behind this unusual photograph?

Celebrate ADF’s 41st season by checking out our diverse range of books and films related to dance

Tabitha McCallop makes sure Perkins Library’s books get where they need to go

Many of the people who keep Duke running come from all over the world

On a campus with thousands of trees, how do you track down just one?

Stewarding and sustaining open knowledge for the long term is hard, complicated work

Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and Current Literature collections

Try these historical beauty tips from the 19th century!

Multispectral imaging at the Duke Libraries unveils the contents of ancient manuscripts

An unusual set of lantern slides offers a snapshot in time

Celebrate summer with a taste of the nineteenth century

Grad students: Have an idea for teaching with special collections? Apply now.

These figurines remain a mystery. But 3-D X-ray scanning could make them easier to see and study.

A new public TV series starting this week attempts to pick America’s favorite book

New database draws on Duke’s advertising history collections

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Papers by the iconic anarchist and intellectual figure are available to the public for the first time

An occasional series of stories celebrating our library student workers

Spring books make predictions about the sharing economy and the ‘century of the photon’

Meet the students who collaborate to write new material for the Project Vox site

A look back at how the armed forces have marketed themselves to women over the decades

Q&A with Dr. Marion Quirici on how we support her teaching and research in disability studies

Get an introduction to the discipline of Book History and explore methodologies for studying books as artifacts

Join us for a conversation about the 1968 Silent Vigil and the legacy of Terry Sanford

Join us in Perkins for a study break, snuggles with therapy dogs, and themed button making!

Award recipients embody the qualities of Algernon Sydney Sullivan, a prominent lawyer, businessman and philanthropist

An occasional series of stories celebrating our library student workers

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Submissions due May 15. You could win $1,500!

Help us celebrate the achievements of this year’s half-century reunion class

Celebrate National Library Week and let the outside world know you’re still alive!

Your opinion counts! Share your thoughts on how we can improve the Libraries.

“Rocky” takes down a worthy challenger, “The Karate Kid,” in a classic sports film match-up

As of this time, no books are believed to be damaged

What if we’re measuring all the wrong things?

We’ve completed the first major stage of an NEH-funded project to preserve the legacy of Radio Haiti

William Turner recalls following MLK’s assassination students acted to change the university

New addition to gallery of campus notables made possible by an anonymous donation

Who’s still standing? Cast your vote for the best sports film of all time.

Check out this list of recommended books with positive representations of disability

For centuries, medical professionals considered the “change of life” a debilitating disease

Sylvan Oswald, award-winning interdisciplinary artist, is the 2017-2018 Rosati Visiting Fellow

Join us for a session on how to navigate the ethics of researching when the law is unclear

Exhibit and conference reflects on how young activists helped launch a movement

Fill out your bracket and you could win a Crazie prize from Lilly Library!

Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and Current Literature collections

Changes include new senior appointments, a retirement, and a division reorganization

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Lilly Library highlights books and movies featuring women athletes

Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Accusations of “fake news” are nothing new.

We’ll read a story from Craig Johnson’s Longmire series, which has been adapted for TV

The fascinating case of an 18th-century same-sex couple who risked everything to live together

For the true bibliognost, here are ten unusual bits of library lingo that are definitely worth knowing.

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View the seven finalists and cast your vote by March 7

An occasional series of stories celebrating our library student workers

Check out the complete list of our mystery picks, along with the library staff who recommended them

Durham County Library Director Tammy Baggett-Best presents on  stunning renovations

How a visualization comes together, from data to rough drafts to final product

Join us to share your favorite reads from the past year and get recommendations from others

Join us for a discussion about creating public-facing works in the classroom

Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and Current Literature collections

Tracing the complex publication history of one of the 19th century’s most important books

Redesign features updated imagery, better navigation, and more prominence for exhibits

Check out events across Duke devoted to telling stories with, about, and behind data

Our library love experts are here to improve your circulation, if you know what we mean.

Working with textual data in the context of the digital humanities

All February, we’ll share archival materials that feature black authors, activists, families, and more

The event is free and open to the public

Lunch and a conversation with a cross-disciplinary panel of grad students

Winter sports, Olympic history, and snowy landscapes are this month’s theme

A look back on the legendary writer, and recommendations for further reading

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A Civil War era chapeau looked like “roadkill” when a researcher found it

Poetry, fiction, and nonfiction by and about Africans today

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An occasional series of stories celebrating our library student workers

Share your input and help us shape future library services and resources

Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and Current Literature collections

Left your textbook in your dorm room? Borrow our copy!

The event is free and open to the public

The quest to learn the truth behind the murder of Archbishop Oscar Romero

Duke Self-Checkout is a fast, easy way to check out books from the Libraries

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer began life as a promotional campaign for a department store

Enhance your skills or explore a topic at your own pace, with no grade, and no risk

A look back at a little-known Duke tradition

Even during winter break, you can stream movies, music, download eBooks, and more

Yes, you read that right. Puppies. In Perkins.

Our librarians selected 100 holiday films for your holiday cheer and diversion