Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies News

December 18th, 2025

Students looking for a comfortable and convenient place to study on the Purdue University in Indianapolis location are increasingly turning to the Purdue Student Center Library, located on the second floor of the Student Center (SCPI). The space has quickly become a favorite destination for those seeking a welcoming environment that supports both focused individual more…

December 18th, 2025

Purdue Libraries is proud to share that two of its spaces were recognized in The Exponent’s recent Readers’ Choice rankings of campus study spaces. The Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC) was voted the #1 study space on campus, while Hicks Library earned the #3 spot. These honors highlight the essential role Purdue Libraries plays in more…

December 18th, 2025

Visitors to the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education (HSSE) Library in Stewart Center will now find a new book display honoring Purdue’s authors next to the Cornerstone Reading Room. The collection, drawn from titles featured during the recent “A Celebration of Books Fall 2025” event, is available for both browsing and checkout, offering a window more…

December 9th, 2025

The Eli Lilly Case Competition is a longstanding component of the Intro to Management and Information Strategies course (MGMT 110) and is organized in collaboration with Libraries assistant professors Zoe Mayhook and Annette Bochenek, Eli Lilly and Company, and the Larsen Leaders Academy Executive Board.  In MGMT 110, students focus on the development of their more…

December 9th, 2025

On Friday, December 5, 2025, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections welcomed over 100 guests to celebrate the opening of “Beyond the Binding: Medieval Manuscripts from Farm to Fragment.” The reception, held on the 3rd floor of the HSSE Library in Stewart Center, showcased the culmination of a semester’s work by students in ILS 595: more…

December 4th, 2025

On December 3, Purdue Libraries celebrated its faculty and staff at the annual recognition event in Stewart Center. This long-standing tradition honors exceptional service, showcases staff creativity, and recognizes new hires, retirees, and promotions from the past year. The event included a craft show where attendees browsed handcrafted jewelry, paintings, crocheted animals, abstract prints, and more…

December 4th, 2025

On December 2, Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies hosted “A Celebration of Books Fall 2025” to honor Purdue authors who published books throughout the past academic year. This event was the largest yet, spotlighting more than 100 authors whose scholarship spans the full spectrum of academic disciplines—from engineering and education to philosophy, technology, more…

November 17th, 2025

An IMLS-funded project led by Professor Gang Shao at Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies is set to create new, practical AI learning opportunities for librarians. The project, “TACTIC in Lib—Transforming AI Consumers to Innovative AI Creators in Libraries,” is supported by the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program and focuses on expanding accessible, hands-on AI training. “TACTIC in Lib” is more…

November 14th, 2025

Celebrating Research aims to highlight the work, innovation, and dedication of Libraries faculty by providing an opportunity to share their research with colleagues. This year, 25 Libraries faculty members, a graduate student intern, graduate research assistant, and a undergraduate research assistant participated and showcased their work throughout the year. From projects in their beginning stages more…

November 11th, 2025

Purdue GIS Day 2025, with the theme of “Unlocking GeoAI Data and Tools,” was a success and brought together over 200 students, academics, and industry professionals in a day filled with insightful talks, poster presentations, and networking opportunities. The event, hosted by Gang Shao, showcased the latest advancements in geospatial analysis and its applications across more…