Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies News

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…

April 7th, 2026

Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies faculty Samantha LeGrand, Jing Lu, and Zoeanna Mayhook have been honored with the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Instruction Section (IS) Innovation Award, recognizing creative and impactful approaches to information literacy. The trio received the award for their Partners for Algorithmic Literacy (PAL) project, an more…

April 6th, 2026

Celebration of Teaching is an event that recognizes the achievements of Libraries, University, and external teaching award winners from the 2025–26 academic year. This year, 13 Libraries and School of Information Studies faculty members presented lightning talks on their innovative teaching methods, and 10 award winners were recognized at the event for their contributions to more…

March 25th, 2026

You’re invited to join us for Digital Humanities (DH) Day, hosted by Libraries and School of Information Studies, on Tuesday, April 7. The event will run from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, with a featured talk at 10:30 AM in Stewart Center, Room 202. This half-day conference celebrates creative and critical approaches to digital scholarship. Topics more…

March 11th, 2026

The Purdue Libraries Student Video Contest 2025–26 challenged undergraduates to answer one key question: “What do incoming students most need to know about Purdue Libraries to succeed?” After a brief hiatus, the contest returned with strong, creative submissions and impressive winners. Winners: Each winner impressed judges with a combination of creativity, clarity, and helpfulness. From more…

March 5th, 2026

College life can be exciting, inspiring—and at times, overwhelming. Between exams, projects, meetings, and everyday responsibilities, finding a quiet place to unwind can be a challenge. That’s why Purdue Libraries has introduced a new space designed with student well-being in mind: the sensory room in the Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC), room 1134. A space more…

March 5th, 2026

Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Nicole Kong will serve as the next associate vice provost and dean of the unit, effective Monday, March 16, 2026. A longtime member of the Purdue community, Dr. Kong has served as associate dean for research since 2021 and joined the faculty more…

March 3rd, 2026

Sarah Reifel, instructional designer at Purdue Libraries, has been named the 2026 Focus Award (Staff Category) recipient at Purdue University—a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding contributions to disability accessibility and inclusion. Presented annually by the Purdue University Office for Civil Rights during Disability Awareness Month, the Focus Awards celebrate individuals who make meaningful, lasting impacts on more…