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KU Libraries faculty, staff recognized at annual award celebration

The University of Kansas Libraries are proud to announce the recipients of the libraries’ 2020 faculty and staff awards. Four outstanding employees were formally recognized at the 14th annual Celebration of Excellence event on September 29.

KU Libraries to celebrate Open Access Week with virtual office hours

The University of Kansas Libraries will celebrate the 13th annual International Open Access Week October 19-23 by offering virtual office hours for KU faculty, staff and students to learn about the benefits of open scholarship and practices.

Easing the transition: How open resources support shifts to online, hybrid instruction at the University of Kansas

The global coronavirus pandemic has caused a series of unforeseen challenges for universities and colleges throughout the spring and summer of 2020.

KU Libraries announce changes for Spahr Engineering Library

The University of Kansas Libraries, in coordination with the School of Engineering, have initiated a reconfiguration plan for Spahr Engineering Library, including the reallocation of physical resources and spaces.

Deborah Dandridge selected as 2020 recipient of the Dorothy Porter Wesley Award

The University of Kansas Libraries are pleased to announce that Deborah Dandridge, African American Experience curator, is the 2020 recipient of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Information Professionals’ Dorothy Porter Wesley Award. 

KU Libraries pause services on Friday, June 19, for reflection, healing and learning

The University of Kansas Libraries will pause all current services on Friday, June 19.

KU Libraries announce expanded resources and services part of gradual campus reopening plan

KU Libraries, in line with phased reopening standards set by the University of Kansas (pdf), are reactivatin

KU Libraries announce spring 2020 Textbook Heroes

The University of Kansas Libraries are pleased to announce the newest cohort of Textbook Heroes.

KU Libraries granted emergency temporary digital access to copyrighted books through HathiTrust digital library

The University of Kansas Libraries have activated HathiTrust’s Emergency Temporary Access Service.

Engaging with Open: KU Libraries support student success through open educational resources" event to be held March 3

The University of Kansas Libraries are pleased to host “Engaging with Open: KU Libraries support student success through open educational resources,” an event focused on exploring how the cost of educational resources impacts students on the KU campus. 

Media Contacts

Christy McWard
Executive Director of the Office of Communications & Advancement
785-864-0092
cmcward@ku.edu

Kevin McCarty
Assistant Director of Communications
785-864-6428
kmccarty@ku.edu

Wendy Conover
Communications Coordinator
785-864-8051
wconover@ku.edu