News
Mon, 09/15/2025
BiblioBios: Deep roots in academia anchor librarian’s empowerment of research and discovery
KU Libraries’ Social Sciences Librarian Amalia Monroe-Gulick has spent the past 17 years working with colleagues and the campus community to empower research and discovery, the latest chapter in her lifelong relationship with higher education. With deep roots in academia throughout her family tree, Monroe-Gulick has built a career helping others thrive in an academic environment.
Thu, 08/28/2025
Public watch parties available for "An Evening with John Green"
The University of Kansas and Lawrence Public Library will host three public watch parties on Tuesday, Sept. 2, for the at-capacity event, “An Evening with John Green,” part of the 2025-26 KU Reads: A Common Book Experience. Each watch party is free and open to the public, and will begin at 7 p.m., allowing attendees to gather and engage with others while viewing the live stream of the event.
Thu, 08/21/2025
John Green’s campus visit at capacity; Plans underway for area watch parties
The Lied Center of Kansas has announced that all tickets have been distributed for “An Evening with John Green,” one of the first activities of the 2025-26 KU Reads: A Common Book Experience.
Mon, 08/18/2025
KU Libraries now accepting nominations for 2025 Shulenburger Award
KU Libraries is accepting nominations for the 2025 David Shulenburger Award for Innovation and Advocacy in Scholarly Communication through Friday, Sept. 19.
Thu, 08/14/2025
Libraries’ Hawk Week activities highlight resources and connections
KU Libraries will host a diverse lineup of events during Hawk Week, August 18-22, in collaboration with university-wide activities that welcome new and returning students to campus.
Wed, 08/13/2025
John Green visit among first of many KU Reads program events for 2025-26
A Lawrence campus visit from bestselling author John Green will help kick off the fall semester at the University of Kansas. Tickets for the KU community will be available for pickup starting Aug. 18 at the Lied Center of Kansas box office, with tickets for the general public available starting Aug. 22.
Wed, 08/06/2025
Student-curated exhibit explores centuries of knowledge and travel in and around Japan
KU Libraries will feature a new student-curated exhibition, “Travel, Tourism, and the Transmission of Knowledge in and Around Japan,” with an opening reception planned at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 3 in Kenneth Spencer Research Library's exhibit gallery.
Tue, 07/29/2025
KU Libraries select FOLIO as new library services platform (LSP)
The University of Kansas Libraries signed an agreement to implement FOLIO, hosted and supported by EBSCO Information Services, as its new library services platform (LSP) – the core system used to manage library operations such as acquisitions, cataloging, circulation and electronic resource management.
Mon, 07/14/2025
Murphy Art & Architecture Library open, but limited following water damage
Access to certain areas and materials at Murphy Art & Architecture Library are limited and request responses may be delayed, due to water damage that occurred over the weekend.
Thu, 07/03/2025
Watson Library Centennial Celebration garners CASE Circle of Excellence Award
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has announced the 2025 Circle of Excellence Award winners, which include a Gold Award for KU Libraries’ Watson Library Centennial Celebration Season.
Wed, 06/25/2025
Bibliophile: Summer 2025
Bibliophile is published in print and online semi-annually by the University of Kansas Libraries for alumni, friends, and benefactors.
Tue, 06/17/2025
Trio of students selected for KU Libraries Rubinstein/Mason Award
The University of Kansas Libraries have awarded the 2025 Rubinstein/Mason Award to three students who have made significant contributions to the libraries as student employees and leaders.
Wed, 05/14/2025
KU Libraries select 2025 Sprints Week participants featuring teaching and research projects
The University of Kansas Libraries have selected a trio of faculty members to work with specialized teams of librarians to address course development and research challenges during Sprints Week, May 19-23.
Fri, 05/09/2025
Author John Green to visit KU to kick off 2025-26 KU Reads program
A Lawrence campus visit from award-winning author John Green will be among the first events of the fall semester as the University of Kansas adopts his title, “The Anthropocene Reviewed,” as the 2025-26 KU Reads: A Common Book Experience selection.
Tue, 05/06/2025
Students recognized for contributions to KU Libraries
A pair of student employees who do vital work maintaining physical and digital collections and two KU Libraries Student Ambassadors were honored among their peers and supervisors at the annual Dean’s Award for Student Employee Excellence (DASEE) luncheon May 1 in Watson Library.
Wed, 04/30/2025
KU Libraries among ARLIES Film Festival 2025 Winners selected by ARL membership
KU Libraries' highlight video from it's centennial celebration, "A Rhapsody in Jayhawk Blue," was named the Best Development/Fundraising Film at the 10th annual ARLIES Film Festival at the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Spring Association Meeting in Minneapolis Wednesday.
Wed, 04/30/2025
Winners crowned among group of moving collections in Snyder Book Contest
The University of Kansas Libraries honored eight student finalists and awarded cash prizes at the 67th annual Snyder Book Collecting Contest during a reception April 24 at Watson Library. Charles Johnson, a senior from Lawrence, won first place in the undergraduate division, and Nicholas Hoekstra, a doctoral student in special education from Comstock Park, Michigan, won first place in the graduate division.
Thu, 04/17/2025
Faculty and staff excellence highlighted by KU Libraries
The University of Kansas Libraries are proud to recognize outstanding individual employee contributions and achievements via 2025 faculty and staff awards. Awards were formally presented to five employees during the libraries’ 18th annual Celebration of Excellence in February, with an appreciation luncheon honoring all library employees on April 16.
Tue, 04/08/2025
KU Reads Teach-In aims to generate curriculum and programming ideas for 2025-26 selection
KU Reads: A Common Book Experience invites faculty and instructors to attend an April 14-18 Teach-In, a week of informal discussion and events to integrate next year’s book selection, “The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet” by John Green, into curriculum and programming.
Mon, 04/07/2025
KU Libraries welcomes campus community to State of the Libraries Address
University of Kansas students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the KU Libraries State of the Libraries Address, presented by Dean Carol Smith on Thursday, April 17, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Watson Library 3 West. Dean Smith will review the past year of achievements and initiatives and give an overview of the libraries’ activity around its strategic plan.
Thu, 03/27/2025
Librarian among Faculty recognized at 2024-25 KU Athletics events
For the second year, a group of University of Kansas faculty touted for their excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity were honored at KU Athletics events. Each enjoyed a VIP experience at a KU volleyball, football or basketball game, where they were introduced on the court or field during a timeout.
Mon, 03/24/2025
2024-25 Sanders Scholars cohort to report on activity
A trio of library student assistants and their librarian mentors will discuss accomplishments and lessons learned as part of KU Libraries’ Sanders Scholars panel presentation on Tuesday, April 1 at 11 a.m. in Watson 455. Members of the KU community are invited to share in light refreshments and hear about the collaborative work.
Fri, 03/14/2025
Chemistry faculty Lisa Sharpe Elles named KU Libraries 2025 Textbook Hero
Lisa Sharpe Elles’ goal is to make her courses as accessible as possible, a value that has also driven her to transition from costly textbook and homework systems to free open educational resources (OER), earning her recognition as KU Libraries 2025 Textbook Hero.
Tue, 03/11/2025
KU Libraries expands LibArt program; now accepting student artwork submissions
Students from all majors and disciplines are encouraged to submit artwork to KU Libraries LibArt program for a chance to become part of a year-long juried exhibition inside the libraries’ public spaces and win cash awards, which have been recently expanded.
Thu, 02/27/2025
University of Kansas and Frontiers renew flat fee open access agreement for 2025
The University of Kansas and open science platform Frontiers have renewed their open-access publishing partnership for an additional year. Initially established in 2024, this agreement maintains its terms to provide KU researchers with seamless, cost-free access to publish in all Frontiers journals.
Wed, 02/26/2025
Presentation at KU Libraries to highlight impact of open education
Virginia Clinton-Lisell, associate professor in educational foundations and research at University of North Dakota and lead researcher of the Open Education Group, will visit KU’s Lawrence campus to deliver a public lecture about her research on open education at 10 a.m. March 14 in Watson Library 3 West.
Thu, 02/20/2025
Student feedback, picks meet in new collection to debut in Watson Library
A collection curated by students, “Page Turning Tropes: Your Favorite Narratives, Themes, Cliches, Archetypes,” will debut with a reception and curator talk in Watson Library’s third floor lobby on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 3 p.m.
Tue, 02/18/2025
'Marvelous Medieval Marginalia' exhibit set for Spencer Library debut
Pens, markers and highlighters are among the items not allowed in Kenneth Spencer Research Library’s Reading Room due to their ability to damage materials, but a new exhibit set to debut in March welcomes an observation of the scribbles and doodles made years ago in medieval manuscripts.
Fri, 02/07/2025
KU Libraries looking for 2025 Sprints partners
Faculty and academic staff of the University of Kansas looking for a partner in solutions to research or pedagogical challenges are encouraged to submit applications for Sprints Week, a five-day intensive collaboration with KU Libraries.
Thu, 02/06/2025
Snyder Book Collecting Contest open for student submissions
KU Libraries’ Snyder Book Collecting Contest, celebrating 67 years of encouraging student book collections, is now accepting entries through March 25. The annual contest recognizes KU undergraduate and graduate students for their collections of books and complementary pieces – such as digital items, music, and film -- that share a particular subject, topic, or theme.