Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies News

November 20th, 2024

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, over 30 Libraries faculty members—and one undergraduate student alongside their Libraries faculty mentor—participated and showcased their work throughout the year. From projects in their beginning stages to those that are more…

November 8th, 2024

Purdue GIS Day 2024, with the theme of “Exploring GeoAI,” was a success and brought together over 180 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 many disciplines.  The more…

October 29th, 2024

In honor of First-Generation Celebration Week held November 4–8, 2024, Purdue Libraries will showcase valuable insights and advice from faculty and staff on our social media channels, many of whom are first-generation graduates themselves. This annual event is dedicated to raising awareness about the experiences of first-generation college students and promoting a positive narrative about more…

October 22nd, 2024

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.—Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies is pleased to recognize Dr. Donald R. Lynam, distinguished professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, with the 2024 Leadership in Open Access Award.  Dr. Lynam is a tireless advocate for open access, open data, and open science. His advocacy and leadership led the university more…

October 18th, 2024

One course, offered through Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies, influenced three former students to pursue graduate degrees in library science and museum studies and aspire to work in those fields upon completion of their programs. Former students and now Purdue graduates Emily Lewis, Sophia DeWitt, and Grace Kuhlman were enrolled in ILS 495 more…

October 9th, 2024

Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies invites you to attend Purdue GIS Day 2024: Exploring GeoAI on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in STEW 214. Join us in learning from and networking with GIS experts from academia and industry regarding groundbreaking GIS research, tools, and techniques. Purdue GIS Day provides an international forum for users more…

October 4th, 2024

On Thursday, September 26, eight Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies faculty members received awards at the teaching excellence awards banquet hosted by the Office of the Provost. Libraries faculty remain dedicated to advancing the field of information literacy through their curriculum and teaching, and we are proud to celebrate those who have gone more…

October 3rd, 2024

Libraries celebrated Banned Books Week this year by hosting three events—a Banned Books Buffet on September 25, and a community workshop at the West Lafayette Public Library and campus seminar in Stewart Center on September 26.  The buffet featured selections of Purdue Libraries’ collection of banned and challenged books on display for visitors to explore more…

September 27th, 2024

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.—Purdue University Archives and Special Collections (ASC) is pleased to announce the digitization of paper transcripts used by Neil Armstrong for his public addresses and select speeches. The nearly 500 transcripts—totaling 7,700 pages—were generously donated by his wife, Carol Armstrong, in 2011. The speeches are available for public viewing, text-searchable, and accessible on more…

September 24th, 2024

On August 8, 2024, Purdue University Research Repository (PURR) became an approved CoreTrustSeal data repository. CoreTrustSeal approval reflects PURR’s commitment to being a high-quality, trustworthy, and reliable data repository for Purdue researchers and their collaborators. Obtaining this approval is a significant milestone as it provides additional, formal validation of PURR’s compliance with federal funding agencies’ more…