Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies News

May 5th, 2026

At a recent Open Forum for AI talk at Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies, Dr. Sayeed Choudhury framed a central tension shaping the future of AI: it’s not just about building more powerful systems—it’s about who gets to shape them, and how open that process really is. He began by grounding AI in more…

May 5th, 2026

Libraries and School of Information Studies is proud to celebrate the outstanding work of students in the Information Studies minor, whose research was featured at the 2026 Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference. This year, eleven ILS research projects were presented by twenty-five undergraduate students, highlighting the depth and diversity of inquiry within the field of information more…

May 4th, 2026

Purdue Libraries hosted its annual student awards banquet on April 27 in Stewart Center, celebrating the achievements and contributions of this year’s student scholarship and award recipients. Students were invited to attend alongside a guest, supervisor, or advisor, bringing together over 40 attendees. Guests enjoyed a buffet dinner while connecting with fellow students, donors, and more…

April 30th, 2026

PurdueTHINK team members Aryan Bakshi (sophomore, computer science), Bradan Lenz (freshman, industrial engineering), Ashwin Parab (sophomore, mechanical engineering), and Layla Schumacher (freshman, industrial engineering) partnered with Purdue Libraries during the spring 2026 semester to explore how students interact with library spaces, services, and digital platforms—and how those experiences can be improved through thoughtful, data-informed design. more…

April 27th, 2026

Purdue University Libraries, as part of the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Center for Library Programs collaborative effort, is pleased to share an Open Publishing Agreement with Wiley that provides open publishing opportunities for affiliated corresponding authors through December 31, 2027, while maintaining full read access to Wiley’s journal portfolio.  This new agreement reflects the consortium’s ongoing commitment to advancing open, accessible scholarship while ensuring sustainable more…

April 27th, 2026

On April 22, Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies hosted “A Celebration of Books Spring 2026” to honor Purdue authors who published books throughout the spring 2026 semester. This event spotlighted more than 50 authors whose scholarship spans the full spectrum of academic disciplines—from engineering and education to philosophy, technology, and the arts. Sunil more…

April 21st, 2026

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape research, industry, and everyday life, an important question remains: who is shaping AI—and for whom? A special upcoming talk invites you to be part of that conversation. On Friday, May 1, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in WALC 2007, Dr. Sayeed Choudhury will present “Open Forum for AI (OFAI),” more…

April 10th, 2026

On April 9, Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies held its annual awards celebration, honoring the outstanding achievements and dedication of its faculty and staff. The event recognized individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional service, innovation, and commitment over the past year. The recipients of this year’s awards are as follows: Dagnese more…

April 8th, 2026

On April 7, Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies hosted its first annual Digital Humanities (DH) Day, bringing together students, faculty, and researchers for a morning of engaging presentations, thoughtful discussion, and community building. Held in Stewart Center, the half-day event showcased the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of digital humanities work across campus.  The more…

April 8th, 2026

Students of Michael Witt recently collaborated with public safety leader and Purdue alumna Amy Hess to design and build an investigative-themed escape room as part of the Executive in Residence (EiR) program. The EiR program—part of Residential Academic Initiatives within University Residences—brings distinguished alumni back to live on campus and mentor students, participate in classroom more…