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Wed, 10/09/2019

KU Libraries announce fall 2019 Textbook Heroes

The University of Kansas Libraries are pleased to announce that Abbey Dvorak, associate professor of music therapy, and Ingrid Peterson, director of the Kansas Algebra Program in the Department of Mathematics, have joined the 2019 Textbook Heroes cohort. ...

Wed, 09/18/2019

KU Libraries to host exhibition opening for "Unseen Hands" Oct. 1

The University of Kansas Libraries will showcase a new exhibition in Kenneth Spencer Research Library this October. “Unseen Hands: Care and Preservation of KU Libraries’ Collections” features the essential work of KU Libraries’ Conservation Services unit. ...

Wed, 09/18/2019

Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities sponsors ninth annual Digital Humanities Forum

The ninth annual University of Kansas Digital Humanities Forum will be held October 3-4, 2019, at the Burge Union on the KU campus. ...

Wed, 09/11/2019

KU Libraries debut new spaces, schedules as fall semester begins

The University of Kansas Libraries are offering updated location schedules and renovated spaces for students, faculty and staff across campus. ...

Tue, 09/03/2019

KU Libraries announce Systematic Review workshop

The University of Kansas Libraries will host a systematic review workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 13. The workshop will take place at the Clark Instruction Center in Watson Library. ...

Thu, 08/08/2019

“Strong Foundations: 100 Years of Hispanism at the University of Kansas” exhibition to open in Haricombe Gallery Sept. 12

The University of Kansas Libraries will open a new exhibition in the Haricombe Gallery this September. “Strong Foundations: 100 Years of Hispanism at the University of Kansas” celebrates the 100thanniversary of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. ...

Tue, 07/30/2019

KU Libraries receive Institute of Museum & Library Services grant

The University of Kansas Libraries, along with North Carolina State University Libraries and Illinois School of Information Sciences, are pleased to announce a $247,128 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). ...

Tue, 07/23/2019

KU Libraries announce staff member selected for Institute of Research Design in Librarianship

The University of Kansas Libraries are pleased to announce that Greta Valentine, data and research analyst, was selected for the Institute for Research Design in Librarianship (IRDL), which began in June 2019. ...

Tue, 07/16/2019

KU Libraries open Software Carpentry workshop registration

KU Libraries, along with key partners, will host a Software Carpentry workshop. Software Carpentry aims to help University of Kansas researchers work more efficiently by teaching basic research computing skills. The workshop will take place Aug. 20-21 in 3152 Learned. ...

Tue, 07/09/2019

KU Libraries announce 2019 Research Sprints participants

The University of Kansas Libraries have announced the 2019 Research Sprints participants: Sara Gregg, associate professor of history and environmental studies, and Melissa Peterson, lecturer for the Applied English Center. As a result of having their projects chosen through a competitive selection process, Gregg and Peterson each spent one intensive...

Thu, 06/06/2019

Spencer Research Library announce Derrick E. White as the 2019 Alyce Hunley Whayne Visiting Researchers Travel Award Winner

The University of Kansas Libraries announce the recipient of the fourth annual Alyce Hunley Whayne Visiting Researchers Travel Award winner is Derrick E. White. ...

Tue, 04/30/2019

KU Libraries add student body president to spring Textbook Heroes cohort

The University of Kansas Libraries, in collaboration with the Shulenburger Office of Scholarly Communication & Copyright, are pleased to announce that Noah Ries, 2018-19 KU student body president, has joined the inaugural Textbook Heroes cohort. ...

Fri, 04/26/2019

KU Libraries faculty member named American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) Fellow

The University of Kansas Libraries have announced that Whitney Baker, head of conservation services, has been named an American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) Fellow. The honor recognizes her distinguished contributions to the field of conservation. ...

Tue, 04/23/2019

KU Debate will present "Resolved: The Authority of the President of the United States Should Be Substantially Curtailed"

KU Libraries will host a Gallery Lecture Series presentation by the University of Kansas debate team and Scott Harris, director and coach. The presentation, titled “Resolved: The Authority of the President of the United States Should Be Substantially Curtailed,” will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 26,...

Thu, 04/18/2019

KU receives NEH-Mellon Humanities Open Book Program grant

With support from a two-year, $129,000 grant, the University of Kansas Libraries and the University Press of Kansas will convert out-of-print humanities texts into freely accessible digital resources. This project is part of the Humanities Open Book grant program led by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the National Endowment...

Wed, 03/27/2019

KU Libraries to host visiting scholar Dr. Paloma Vargas Montes

The University of Kansas Libraries, along with support from the Institute of Digital Research in the Humanities and other campus sponsors, will host visiting scholar Dr. Paloma Vargas Montes in April. ...

Tue, 03/19/2019

KU Libraries announce Textbook Heroes initiative, inaugural cohort

The University of Kansas Libraries, in collaboration with the Shulenburger Office of Scholarly Communication & Copyright, are pleased to announce Textbook Heroes, a new initiative spotlighting KU faculty, staff, instructors and students who advocate for textbook affordability. Textbook Heroes are identified among those who have adapted, adopted, created or championed...

Fri, 02/15/2019

"For the People" exhibition to open in the Haricombe Gallery Feb. 19

The University of Kansas Libraries will open a new exhibition in the Haricombe Gallery in Watson Library on Tuesday, Feb. 19. “For the People: KU Libraries Celebrate 150 Years of Publicly Accessible Government Information” is a transdisciplinary exhibition showcasing research and creative work that explores the intrinsic value of government...

Mon, 01/28/2019

"Meet the Spencers: A Marriage of Arts & Sciences" exhibition on display at Kenneth Spencer Research Library

The University of Kansas Libraries will open a new exhibition in the Kenneth Spencer Research Library this spring. “Meet the Spencers: A Marriage of Arts and Sciences” features a personal look at Kenneth A. and Helen F. Spencer, avid supporters of KU and KU Libraries. ...

Thu, 01/10/2019

KU Libraries accepting applications for fourth annual Research Sprints

The University of Kansas Libraries are now accepting applications for the fourth annual Research Sprints, a program offering faculty and academic staff the chance to work intensively with a team of expert librarians for one week on a research or instruction project. ...

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