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Welcome to KU Libraries! Visit us at any of our library locations across campus:

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Research & Teaching Support

Schedule instruction for your courses, consult with a librarian on your research, and get support for publishing and sharing your work.

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Featured at KU Libraries

"In the Greenhouse" painting by Emilia Gibbs vibrant leaves surround subject in greenhouse

LibArt: Student Art in the Libraries

LibArt is a year-long juried exhibition organized and sponsored by KU Libraries. This year's show is made up of 138 pieces of artwork from over 70 students in 35 disciplines.
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Snyder Book Collecting Contest

Do you have a collection that is deserving of recognition? Enter the Snyder Book Collecting Contest!
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Pushing Boundaries with Science and Fiction

The University of Kansas Libraries are delighted to welcome KU scholars pushing the boundaries of science and fiction with creative solutions to complex issues in this world and beyond.

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Social Justice Resources

The Social Justice Resource Guide provides information and resources on movements that matter.



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KU Libraries Dean Carol Smith will present the State of the Libraries Address on Thursday, March 21, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in Watson Library 3 West.



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