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Librarians Kathy Wu and Sarah Siddiqui standing with data grant winners Jean-Joel Legre, Lipeng Chen, and Ruqui Wu in Lam Square
Research

Spring 2022 data grants

The River Campus Libraries removed barriers to research with a new round of data set grants.

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Technology

Studio X, technically

A close look at the technology inside Rochester’s hub for extended reality.

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Peter Conners sitting on a small set of steps
Collection

Special Collections receives papers of BOA Editions publisher Peter Conners

Also an author and poet, Conners chose Rochester to steward his writing and editing archive.

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Research

Humanities libraries creating publication analysis tool kit

River Campus Libraries librarians aim to build a bibliometric system tailored for humanities scholarship.

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Moriana Garcia sitting next to a plant
Staff

Checking In with Moriana Garcia

We caught up with Carlson Science and Engineering Library’s STEM librarian on a new role at the River Campus Libraries.

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Portrait of a bearded Avram Finkelstein in a plaid shirt from the waist up
Neilly Series

Neilly Author Series: Avram Finkelstein

An artist, activist, and writer with a unique perspective on the history of the HIV/AIDS crisis.

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A black and white photo of the Rush Rhees Library's old reference desk which was in the space now occupied by Evans Lam Square
Services

RetrOA

A new deal between a library consortium and a publisher gives retroactive open access to 15 years of scholarly work.

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The top portion of the statue of Athena located in the foyer area outside the Great Hall in Rush Rhees Library
Students

Research is the Rochester way

Research is part of Rochester’s DNA, and a new group of undergraduate students has been recognized for doing it exceptionally well.  

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A graphic of an unlocked orange combination lock over the top of a view of Rush Rhees Library from the Eastman Quad
Services

Meliora for all

New open access publishing agreements secured by the libraries have made Rochester research ever better—and more cost-effective.

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Book cover for Reality+ which features a blue sky partially covered with clouds, some of which are pixelated
Voices of XR

Voices of XR: David Chalmers

The New York University philosopher is the author of a new book that contends virtual reality is reality, too.

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C Pam Zhang headshot
Neilly Series

Neilly Author Series: C Pam Zhang

An electrifying new voice in literature tells a story about the American West that you’ve never heard.

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Staff

Between two deans

Lauren Di Monte has been named interim vice provost and dean of the University of Rochester Libraries.

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Lindsay Cronk, flexing and wearing a hoodie that says Libraries are radical. And so are you.
Staff

Checking In with Lindsay Cronk

We catch up with the ‘radical’ assistant dean working to better the library profession in a new interview series.

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Black and gray concentric circles behind "Up Against the Wall" written in black and "Art, Activism, and the AIDS poster" written in pink
Collection

Reading AIDS

In honor of AIDS Awareness Month, we look at the book and upcoming exhibit Up Against the Wall.

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Large letter blocks spelling out MELIORA in front of Rush Rhees Library on the Eastman Quad
In Review

Editor’s Picks 2021

The editor of the libraries’ newsletter, Tower Talk, has a gift for you: a curated list of stories.

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A view of the entry to Studio X featuring glass that creates a "rainbow" effect
Spaces

Learnin’ in an XR wonderland

Studio X, Rochester’s new XR hub, is more than a beautiful sight. It’s quickly becoming a significant part of the University’s infrastructure.

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UR seal located on a panel in the Hawkins-Carlson room
Staff

The next Neilly Dean

The University of Rochester Libraries is getting its first new dean in 10 years.

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Masked students in Rush Rhees Library and a sign saying everyone must wear a face mask
Staff

Miss Marple’s ambassadors

A River Campus Libraries staff member earned recognition for an outstanding pandemic performance.

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Greenhow's manuscript letter to Seward
Collection

Bonfire of the pleasantries

A manuscript letter from a renowned Confederate spy is the latest addition to William Henry Seward Papers.

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Lorraine Porcello
Staff

2021 Messinger Award: Lorraine Porcello

Evidence-based practice librarian Lorraine Porcello was the unanimous evidence-based choice for her outstanding teaching achievements.

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A view of Miner Reading Room, 2021
Spaces

Hot Library Fall: URMC edition

Edward G. Miner Library’s Reading Room is sporting its first new look in more than 30 years.

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