August 29th, 2023
Copyright issues continue to perplex librarians and educators. The difficulties and confusion in applying the U.S. Copyright Act became especially apparent during the Covid-19 pandemic when many universities turned to remote learning as their primary method of instruction. Librarians and educators struggled with applying the law for both remote learners and those students present on more…
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Purdue Archives and Special Collections presents a new online exhibition on women’s suffrage. “Not Given but Earned: Women’s Fight for the Vote” is an inspirational collection of materials from the Archives’ vault, showing how Purdue women, students, and faculty participated in this historic movement. Did you know that it took more than 70 years for more…
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Beginning this fall semester, Libraries locations and services will be available to students, faculty and staff during updated hours: Libraries The Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC) will be open 24/7 with PUID swipe access. Located in the heart of campus, WALC serves as a central location for classroom and library space, housing the Library of more…
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Purdue Libraries and Libraries Speakers Consortium have partnered to present a series of free virtual talks featuring bestselling and award-winning authors from around the world. The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the author’s work in more more…
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In collaboration with the university presses and libraries of the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), Purdue University Press has launched the Big Ten Open Books project. Big Ten Open Books creates e-book collections that aspire to the highest standards of discoverability, accessibility, durability, and flexibility, all while being made available to read and download at more…
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By: Ayn Reineke Associate University Librarian for Special Collections at Princeton University, Dr. Will Noel, recently brought his expertise on medieval manuscripts to Purdue’s West Lafayette campus for a lively lecture and workshop hosted by Libraries and School of Information Studies. During this special event, students, the campus community, and interested members of the public more…
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Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies is proud to announce that Michael Witt, associate professor of library science, has received a 2023 Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. The University’s highest undergraduate teaching honor, the Murphy Award is accompanied by a $10,000 cash award and induction into Purdue’s Teaching Academy, which provides more…
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Congratulations to the three Libraries and School of Information Studies faculty whose promotions were recently approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees, effective August 14, 2023. Ningning Nicole Kong: Professor Dr. Ningning Nicole Kong joined the Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies as an Assistant Professor and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist more…
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The Libraries Research Council has voted to support three research seed grant proposals that will advance the Research Excellence Areas in Libraries (REALs). The selected seed grant projects will occur between now and the end of August. Gang Shao: Exploring Data Management Courses in U.S. Higher Education Institutions This project will provide a comprehensive overview of more…
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By: Ayn Reineke, in conversation with Neal Harmeyer, clinical associate professor, assistant head of Archives and Special Collections, and archivist for Digital Collections and Initiatives There are certain stereotypes and assumptions that exist about “library people”—that we’re all introverts, that we’re all hyper-organized and obsessed with data, order, and peace and quiet. And most more…
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