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Richter Library embraces quiet innovation to enhance student focus
University Libraries introduce soundproof pods, offering students tech-ready spaces for virtual collaboration and focused study.
Reading: An act of empathy
As National Reading Month kicks off, faculty and staff highlight their favorite books and celebrate the magic of reading—especially novels and longer forms—to convey a shared sense of humanity and bridge divisiveness.
Celebrate women and girls in science with the Libraries
Engage with thought-provoking discussions, explore curated resources, and be part of a movement that empowers the next generation of women in science!
‘The Golden Age of the Jews of Al-Andalus’
Visitors to the exhibit at the Otto G. Richter Library will be able to participate in an augmented reality experience that will transport them to the High Middle Ages.
University of Miami Libraries displays many treasures
About 30 artists, librarians, and book lovers toured the Otto G. Richter Library as part of the Tropic Bound International Artists’ Book Fair last week.
Exhibition reception and tour on Feb. 18
Explore the daily life of Jews in the 11th-century Iberian Peninsula through detailed facsimiles, virtual reproductions, images, and re-creations.
A momentous birthday
The University’s 100th birthday is taking place throughout 2025. A grand communitywide celebration in April will commemorate the historic moment.
Please touch
Rare, unusual and artistic books are making Miami a center of print culture, as featured in the Miami Herald.
Welcome message from the Dean
Spring 2025 highlights, exhibitions, upcoming events, and more at your library.
Telling life stories through recipes
Students in the Anthropology of Food course create cookbooks that share their personal journeys.
Mindfulness and Well-Being programs
Join us online Wednesdays and in person Thursdays to learn and practice the fundamentals of mindfulness in community with others.
Book presentation with the author on Jan. 23
Celebrate the launch of Iván Acosta's latest book with the Cuban Heritage Collection.
