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Read “Lonesome Dove” with the Low Maintenance Book Club
Hop in the saddle as we read Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel this summer
New EBSCO Interface Coming: What to Know
This month a highly used library resource will get a new look for the first time in many years
A UNC Student Gets a Duke Education
A Rubenstein Library intern reflects on his experience processing and digitizing the Duke Family Papers
From Lilly to Bishop’s House – A Student Spotlight
Meet Yaa, a “veteran” Lilly Library student employee who also worked in Bishop’s House
Curating “Movement and Memory Through the Lens of Danny Lyon”
The curator of our new exhibit on the legendary SNCC photographer reflects on the experience
Class of 2025: What is a Vital Lilly Library Resource?
Meet one of our graduating senior student workers!
Reminder for Duke Faculty: Time to Renew Your Books!
Return materials you are no longer using, and renew the ones you need to keep!
Celebrate AAPI Heritage: Mural Unveiling at Duke Libraries, May 8
Join us as we unveil a traveling mural created by the Duke Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Affinity Group
Preservation Week Highlight: A Day in the Conservation Lab
Sometimes our conservators discover interesting details about books that can be useful for researchers
Need a Study Break? Join Us for “Flipping the Bird” Friday
It’s free, fun, and you don’t have to lift a finger
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Andrew T. Nadell Prize for Book Collecting
Congratulations to our undergraduate and graduate student winners!
How the Lilly Renovation Brought One Duke Engineer Full Circle
The Engineer of Record on the Lilly renovation and expansion project is a 2018 Pratt School alum
Your End-of-Semester Library Toolkit, Spring 2025
You’re almost there! Here are some resources to power you through the end of the semester and beyond.
You Passed! Now Pass It On. Donate Your Textbooks to the Library.
We’ll make them available for other students to check out for free.
Conducting Research After You Graduate
With these free tools in your back pocket, no research will be out of reach for you
Celebrating Dorothy Allison, Apr. 30
Join us in honoring the life and legacy of the queer Southern writer, whose papers are in the Rubenstein Library
Skip the Paywalls: Get Free Access to Major News Sources
Duke Libraries unlocks premium content, including games, cooking and research archives
New Exhibit on World’s First Atlas, “Theatrum Orbis Terrarum”
Explore the global vision of the 16th century and early scientific explorations of the pre-modern world
Exhibit Curator Panel, Apr. 15: Movement and Memory
Curators of our new exhibit on Danny Lyon’s photographs explore the intersections of art, documentary, and social justice
Pearse Memorial Library Closure and Transition to New Library Support Model
Marine Lab Library will close effective July 1, 2025
Book Talk: Re/Marks on Power, Apr. 21
Join us for a book launch and discussion co-sponsored with Duke Learning Innovation and Lifetime Education
2 Ways to Celebrate National Library Week at Duke
Whether you’re a student, staff or faculty member, Duke’s libraries have something for everyone
Stories of American Methodist Missionaries from Our Korean Studies Collection
The second blog post in a series
Book Talk with Duke Prof. Gennifer Weisenfeld, Apr. 10
Weisenfeld’s newest book on the modern history of Japanese advertising is the recipient of the Duke Open Monograph Award
$1,500 Creative Writing Awards
Are you a Duke undergraduate who enjoys creative writing? You could win an award for your talents!
Trans Day of Visibility 2025
March 31 is a day to celebrate the lives and accomplishments of trans people, and to fight for trans rights
Book Talk with Duke Prof. Gennifer Weisenfeld, Apr. 10
Weisenfeld’s newest book on the modern history of Japanese advertising is the recipient of the Duke Open Monograph Award
Cappadocia and the 1923 Population Exchange
Little-known historical episode to be the subject of a library exhibit later this year
Join Us in Exploring Black Lives in Archives, Mar. 28
Attend our annual open house exploring Black lives in the collections of the Rubenstein Library
Symposium: African American Legacy in Gardening and Horticulture, Mar. 29
Join us for panel discussions with leading garden writers, agricultural historians, and horticulture experts
DJAN Book Club Reads “Food, Hope, and Resilience,” Mar. 26
Join us for a online book discussion with author June Hersh
Join Us for Black Lives in Archives Day, Mar. 26 / 28
Attend our annual open house exploring Black lives in the collections of the Rubenstein Library
Read “Neighbors and Other Stories” with Us, Mar. 26
Join the Low Maintenance Book Club to discuss Diane Oliver’s critically acclaimed story collection
Juan E. Méndez Book Award Ceremony, Mar. 20
Author Ieva Jusionyte will visit Duke to accept the award and discuss her book
$1,500 Prize for Book Collecting
Contest is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at Duke
Lilly Library Renovation Furniture Fair, Mar. 18-27
Help us pick the furniture for the renovated Lilly Library!
Patents 101: How to Protect Your Research
Patents aren’t just for corporations, but for anyone who wants their innovations to make an impact
Join Us for a Spring Tea Break, Mar. 12
Staying local for Spring Break? Join us for a tea-lightful tea party in Bostock Library!
Join Us for “Flipping the Bird Friday,” Mar. 7
It’s free, fun, and you don’t have to lift a finger
Project Vox at 10: Bringing History’s Female Philosophers to the Forefront
The digital humanities project marks its 10th anniversary with a free symposium in Bostock Library
Field Trip: Lilly Staff Get a Look at How the Renovation Is Going
Staff from Lilly Library recently got a hard-hat tour to see the renovation in progress
Meet Helenmary Sheridan, Research Data Management Consultant
New CDVS team member is here to help students, faculty, staff with curating and sharing research data
Exhibit Opening and Symposium: “An Open Mesh of Possibilities” Feb. 26
Join us for a symposium celebrating a new exhibit on the work and legacy of Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick
The Case of the Oily Book in the Conservation Lab
How a damaged and soiled 16th-century medical text was given new life
Researching the 1923 “Population Exchange” between Greece and Turkey
Little-known historical episode to be the subject of a library exhibit later this year
Manuscript Mysteries: A Researcher’s Journey at the Rubenstein
A visiting researcher blogs about working with Duke’s extensive holdings on medieval and early modern medicine
Feb. 13: Trent History of Medicine Lecture Series
Please join us for a symposium on “Remarkable Stories of American Black Surgeons in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries”
Don’t-Miss Database: Black Women Writers
Full-text access to writings by well-known and more obscure Black women writers
This Valentine’s Day, Go on a Mystery Date with a Book
Plus make your own Valentine with us using vintage images from the Rubenstein Library
Preserving Access to Federal Agency Data
Update on efforts to preserve federal data that supports Duke research across disciplines
Meet Roger Peña, New Librarian for Latin American, Iberian, and Latinx Studies
New IAS team member brings experience working with Spanish-speaking students from Latin America and the Caribbean
Read “Galatea” with the Low Maintenance Book Club, Feb. 4
Join us as we discuss Madeline Miller’s short story, reimagining the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion
Duke LIFE Undergrads: Apply Now for Summer Research Grants
Up to $4,500 in funding available for summer projects—apply by March 20!
Meet McCall Pitcher, New Data Visualization Specialist
New CDVS team member is here to help students, faculty, staff with data visualization needs
Introducing Full Access to The Atlantic Online
All current Duke students, faculty, staff now have complete access to The Atlantic online
Explore Spring 2025 Library Workshops with CDVS
Learn new research skills, earn RCR credits, and up your data visualization game this semester!
Explore the Online Version of Our New Exhibit, “A Worthy Place”
Learn more about Durham, Duke, and the world of the 1920s-30s
Access the Complete New York Times through the Libraries
All current students, faculty, and staff now have complete access to the New York Times online
Lilly Renovation Update: Last Act for the Old Stacks
The Lilly Project just passed a major milestone: the removal of the original steel book stacks
$1,500 Prize for Book Collecting
Contest is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at Duke
Exhibit Opening Reception: “A Worthy Place,” Jan. 15
New exhibit explores life at Duke and Durham in the 1920s-1930s
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How a Passion for African American History from Duke to D.C.
A profile on Library Advisory Board Member Ariana Curtis
Digging Through Joseph Conrad’s “Graveyard”
Explore the family photo album the author of Heart of Darkness carried with him
What to Read this Month
Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and OverDrive collections
Rubenstein Research Travel Grant Applications Open
Awards of up to $1,500 to visiting researchers who live at least 100 miles away
Reconciling Western Medicine with Native Hawaiian Healing
A Duke senior reflects on her LIFE summer research fellowship project
Your End-of-Semester Library Toolkit
You’re almost there! Resources to power you through the end of the semester, and beyond
ONLINE: Read “A Christmas Carol” with Us, Dec. 10
Our Low Maintenance Book Club is getting in the holiday spirit with the Dickens classic
What to Read This Month
Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and OverDrive collections
Summer Research Reflections: Sacred Geographies, Sacred Geometries
A Duke senior reflects on the meanings of Buddhist temple architecture
Centennial Oral Histories: David Rubenstein
Duke alum, trustee emeritus, and former chair of Board of Trustees discusses the importance of libraries
150 Years of Thomas Hardy’s “Far from the Madding Crowd”
A deep dive in the archive into a story that continues to see itself adapted and discussed
Samurai Exhibit Unmasks the Real Warriors of Feudal Japan
New exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Art came together with help from a Duke librarian
Bookbinding in Works of Art, Nov. 12
Join Barbara Ellertson for a survey of historical evidence in medieval and early modern art
How Gladys Bentley Bridges a Century, Nov. 11
A conversation with Shirlette Ammons and Tift Merritt
Summer Research Grant Reflections: Exploring the Troubled Teen Industry
A Duke junior reflects on her research on the Troubled Teen Industry
AI and Personhood: Where Do We Draw the Line?
Prof. James Boyle’s newest book is the recipient of the Duke Open Monograph Award
What’s Streaming: Native American Culture and History
Check out Native American films from a variety of streaming platforms hosted by the Duke Libraries
Local Data Repository Infrastructure Matters
Duke’s investments in sustainable access to data are critical for research reproducibility
What to Read This Month
Recommended reads from our New & Noteworthy and OverDrive collections
Collection Spotlight: Devilish Movies this Spooky Season
Check out these diabolically scary films available from the Duke Libraries!
Exhibit Open House: Joseph Conrad’s Polish-Ukrainian “Graveyard”
Join us for a special open house and guest lecture to mark the opening of a new library exhibit
Don’t-Miss Database: Art & Architecture ePortal
Full-text books on art, architecture, and cultural studies by major academic publishers
Contemplating Death to Live a Better Life, Oct. 22
Join us for the next Trent History of Medicine Lecture Series with Joanna Ebenstein
Upcoming Book Talk: AI and the Future of Personhood
Join James Doyle, Duke Professor of Law, as we help launch his new book Oct. 23
Read Edith Wharton’s Ghost Stories with Us on Halloween
Join the Low Maintenance Book Club for a spook-tacular book discussion!
Congratulations to Our Research and Writing Award Winners!
We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2023-2024 library writing and research awards
Translating Ancient Medical Knowledge in a 16th-C Gynecological Encyclopedia
A Rubenstein Library intern reflects on a fascinating find from the History of Medicine Collections
Korean Popular Culture and Language Programs in U.S. Colleges
Our Korean Studies Librarian reflects on the rise of interest in her field by college students across the US
Book Talk: Crip Spacetime, Oct. 10
Join us for a conversation about the everyday experiences of disabled academics
From Duke Research: Deep Dive into Engineering’s Past
A first-year Pratt student reflects on the experience of attending our open house for engineers
Spotlight on East Campus Study Spaces
Looking for a place to study on East Campus? Check out these options while Lilly is closed for renovations.
It’s Banned Books Week: Stand Up for the Right to Read
Links, events, and resources compiled by the Duke Libraries
Duke Libraries Awarded Funds to Expand Duke Family Archive
Award will preserve and make accessible a huge collection of papers related to the Duke family
Postcard from a Book-Buying Trip: Izmir and the Mübadele
Reflections on the “Population Exchange” between Greece and Turkey in 1923
Low Maintenance Book Club Reads Stories by Liu Cixin, Sept. 26
Join us for a discussion of two stories by the award-winning sci-fi author of The Three-Body Problem