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Paul Thomas consulting with a student in the Grad Study Lounge.

BiblioBios: Scholar, author, librarian, Thomas leverages experience to support researchers

For nearly a decade, Library Specialist Paul Thomas has been an integral part of the University of Kansas Libraries community, supporting students, researchers and colleagues through his work in library services and information management.
Student participants gather with certificates in the front of the Three West Reading Room.

Student artists honored among another record LibArt turnout

KU Libraries’ LibArt program, a year-round, juried exhibition of student art in library spaces, celebrated its largest-ever display of student artwork and named award recipients at a reception Oct. 28 at Watson Library.
A pair of visiting scholars review materials in the reading room.

KU Libraries call for applications for 2026 travel grants enabling hands-on access to primary source materials

Researchers from across the United States and abroad are invited to apply for a 2026 Spencer Research Library travel grant, designed to support in-depth research using the library’s collections and facilitate direct access to curator and librarian expertise.
Bev Bradshaw sitting in a study carrel in Watson Library

Annual Review: The power of plugging in

From conference calls to in-person impact, KU Libraries Board of Advocates member Bev Kennedy Bradshaw finds joy and connection in supporting KU Libraries.

Publications

Annual Review

The University of Kansas Libraries' publication that reviews accomplishments of the past year and a glimpse of priorities moving forward.

Watson Library

Bibliophile

Bibliophile is published in print and online semi-annually by the University of Kansas Libraries for alumni, friends, and benefactors.

Anschutz Library

Annotations

News from the libraries for the campus community is published each semester.

Annotations screenshot of Spring 2025 issue

User Brochures

These documents are available to users to learn about the services KU Libraries offers to students, faculty, and staff.

Spencer Research Library in spring

Media Moments

There are always great stories to tell from KU Libraries, many of which are gathered on our Media Moments page. For the latest news, follow KU Libraries social media accounts, browse KU Libraries photo galleries on Flickr, or visit the libraries website and browse the news feed.

KU Libraries Dean Carol Smith does an in-studio radio interview at KLWN.