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ASU Library publishes new report on inclusive print collections design

In a time when many academic libraries worldwide are reducing their print collections, how can a library creatively use its collections to engage the university community? A new report, "Enhancing an Academic Library Renovation Project with Creative Open Stack Print Collections Services," details t...

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Chicano/a Research Collection preserves Latino history in Arizona and the Southwest

When Christine Marin was a student worker at Arizona State University in 1968, a movement of Latino students sat at the door of ASU President Homer Durham for a few days that fall semester. The group was quietly protesting for the addition of a research archive to document a culture that was then l...

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Map of the Month: September 2024

¡Bienvenidos todos a la Ciudad de México! From the chinampas of Xochimilco to the National Palace in the city center, Mexico City is one of the most historically significant cities of Latin America. With it being the largest city in the western hemisphere, Mexico City is also one of the most economi...

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ASU Library welcomes second cohort of ‘memory keepers’ to yearlong fellowship

The Community-Driven Archive Initiative (CDA) and Labriola National American Indian Data Center are excited to welcome the second cohort of memory keeper fellows to Hayden Library. This is also the final cohort funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Six fellows from Maricopa ...

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New Geospatial Data Analyst Joins the Team: Kirk Kirchner

The Map and Geospatial Hub is pleased to welcome Kirk Kirchner to ASU Library. Kirk will take over the role of Geospatial Data Analyst at the Map and Geospatial Hub where he will carry out a variety of duties at the intersection of data management, metadata authorship, web mapping application develo...

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Workshop: Mapping Your Future with Geo AI with Joseph Kerski

Arizona State University is pleased to be hosting Dr. Joseph J. Kerski, Education Manager for Esri, for the following 90-minute workshop event: Mapping Your Future with Geo AIThursday, October 17 2:00pm - 3:30 p.m. Tempe Campus, Hayden Library Research Commons, Room 335 (adjacent to the Map and Geo...

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Library Day welcomes learners to gather, grow and thrive

Discover everything ASU Library has to offer the Sun Devil community! On Sept. 10 and 12, ASU students, faculty and staff are invited to visit ASU Library locations to explore engaging activities and valuable resources.  Learn about library services to support your academic journey and enhance your...

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Labriola Center announces 2024 National Book Award recipients

The Labriola National American Indian Data Center at the ASU Library recently announced the recipients of the 2024 National Book Award. “Settler Cannabis: From Gold Rush to Green Rush in Indigenous Northern California” by Kaitlin P. Reed was named the winner. The annual award recognizes scholarship ...

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A (re)source of Sun Devil pride

They’re not the types of books that your average reader might expect to find on the shelves of an academic library — but Arizona State University faculty, staff and students aren’t your average readers. The content included in ASU Library’s Open Stack Collections is broadly appealing, decidedly var...