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Libraries host 2026 Day of Service at Lotus House
A dedicated team of volunteers spent the day supporting the organization through projects that strengthened community well-being and connection.
Where research takes shape
Part of the Learning Commons, the Creative Studio helps ideas take form through digital, visual, and multimedia work.
‘Hágase el verso’ book launch on May 27
Celebrate the life and poetic legacy of José MartÃ, whose voice continues to shape the cultural and political imagination of Latin America and its diasporas.
June 2: Open House in the Kislak Center
Join us for a summer showcase, featuring a selection of rare and unique treasures from the holdings of Special Collections.
Camner family enriches collection with latest gift to the Weeks Music Library
Fourth donation to the University Libraries includes rare scores, signed letters, and other music ephemera spanning four centuries.
University Libraries welcome Roberto C. Goizueta Distinguished Artists‑in‑Residence to the Cuban Heritage Collection
Three artists selected to serve as the 2026-2027 residents.
The art of reflection: Looking back at how far we’ve come
As graduation approaches and with it the closing of a pivotal chapter, reflecting on one's progress and accomplishments can help make moving forward easier and smoother.
‘Breaking the Silence’ conversation on May 14
The Cuban Heritage Collection presents the first of two webinars exploring the long‑silenced memories of the Angolan Civil War, 50 years later.
May 11 presentation by Kislak Fellow Claire Lavarreda
Learn how Indigenous labor, expertise, and intellectual authority influenced the production of Catholic texts in New Spain from 1570 to 1810.
Looking for a study space for finals?
Find quiet, silent, and collaborative zones across the University Libraries to match your study style.
Can culturally relevant music help students learn?
A project by a Frost School of Music junior and Library Research Scholar explores how refined pedagogy methods may be beneficial in music education.
April 27 online presentation with Carolina Cueva
Discover how the Kislak Collection informed an interdisciplinary investigation of Andean history, displacement, and identity.
