Presentation Studio:
Introducing Presentation Studio, the newest technology upgrade at the Leatherby Libraries! Our Presentation Studio is a state-of-the-art room, custom-designed to provide a private area to record high-quality presentations. This room has been created to include acoustic wall panels, blackout shades, and dimmable lighting to give presenters control over how they want their presentation recording to
Writing Data Management Plans for Grant Proposals Using DMPTool
The Leatherby Libraries presents “Writing Data Management Plans for Grant Proposals Using DMPTool” an online workshop on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Hosted by the Library’s Data Services Librarian, Andrew Greenman, this virtual workshop will cover the basics of writing Data Management Plans (DMPs) as well as how to use DMPTool as a resource
Leatherby Libraries' New Native American Heritage Month Display
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we created a display to celebrate Native American traditions and culture. Native American Heritage Month is celebrated annually in November. This display was inspired by the invaluable contributions that indigenous people have made to American culture. We curated a collection of books highlighting indigenous identities and values to
The Art of Japneet Kaur
Thanks to the Sikhlens Foundation, the Leatherby Libraries is proud to host the landmark exhibition The Art of Japneet Kaur. Currently on view through January 2024 in the Leatherby Libraries’ Hall of Art on the first floor. The pieces in this exhibition were created by Japneet Kaur, a Sikh woman raised in Punjab. The art in
Data Literacy 101
The Leatherby Libraries presents “Introduction to Data Literacy,” an online workshop on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Hosted by the Library’s Assistant Dean, Doug Dechow, and our Data Services Librarian, Andrew Greenman, this workshop will explore the emerging topic of Data Literacy, which is the ability to read, understand, create, and communicate data as
Connect to Knowledge: CQ Voting and Elections Collection
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to offer access to the CQ Voting and Elections Collection. This database contains data, authoritative analyses, concise explanations, and historical material relating to major and minor political parties, campaigns and elections, and historical and modern races for Congress, the presidency, and governorships dating back to 1789. With the Compare Data
Support Your Research with WorldCat and Interlibrary Loans
The library’s Health Sciences Librarian, David Carson, will lead an online workshop on Friday, November 10, 2023, from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. to inform students, staff, and faculty about WorldCat and Interlibrary Loans as resources that can expand their research capabilities. Attendees will learn how to use WorldCat, a global library catalog that allows users to search
Black Book Nook Named CASE 2023 Best of District VII Award Winner
We are excited to announce that the Black Book Nook: Fostering Community Engagement with Black History has earned a CASE 2023 Best of District VII Winner in the category of Leadership: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives. About the Award The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is a nonprofit organization of educational institutions
Write About Your Library Research Experience and Earn a Cash Prize!
Did you write a research paper or complete a project this year? Did you use the library’s resources to assist with your research? Did you know the library has the Kevin and Tam Ross Undergraduate Research Prize, which recognizes excellent research and effective use of library resources? For undergraduate students, this research prize requires applicants to
Sage Campus 101 for Instructors
The Leatherby Libraries is hosting an online workshop on Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. to inform faculty about Sage Campus, a learning resource that contains over 30 modules and over 250 hours of online, self-paced courses covering critical skills and research methods that can be applied across disciplines. The library’s Chair of Resources