Libraries News and Events

Syracuse University’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE) presented Syracuse University librarian Lydia Wasylenko with a SOURCE Award named in her honor at a small reception held at SOURCE’s office at 238 Bird Library on Friday, September 27, 2019. The award was presented by Cathryn Newton, Senior Advisor to the Chancellor and Provost ...

Syracuse University’s Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) and Syracuse University Libraries will be assuming publication in December 2019 of the digital open access journal and website, Wordgathering: A Journal of Disability Poetry and Literature.  Diane R. Wiener, Research Professor and Associate Director of BBI’s Office of Interdisciplinary Programs and Outreach, will take over as Editor-in-Chief from ...

Syracuse University Libraries’ joins the University community in celebrating Veterans year-long, but especially throughout the month of November. Noteworthy events and collections to highlight include: The Libraries recently added an electronic primary source collection: Service Newspapers of World War Two. The collection provides access to service newspapers from the British Library; Imperial War Museums; US Army ...

Syracuse University Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is pleased to announce the opening of the Thomas Szasz Papers.  At nearly 200 linear feet, the collection represents the culmination of several years’ work by SCRC staff, including surveying, analysis, organization, rehousing, and documentation and description of the correspondence, writings, photographs, posters, awards, and memorabilia of the ...

Syracuse University Libraries’ new Biblio Gallery Exhibit on the 4th Floor of Bird Library, titled “Master Copy Drawings,” is on display from October 1 through November 1, 2019. Master drawings are records of the artist’s creative process. Master copies are considered an essential form of practice for the beginning drawing student, since it facilitates the ...

Brenna Helmstutler, Librarian for the School of Information Studies, will hold office hours fall 2019 semester on Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the iCafe at Hinds. Those interested in library resources for projects, citations management tools, research reputation tools, or reference consultations are encouraged to drop by or schedule an appointment with ...

As part of its analysis, Syracuse University Libraries is exploring a number of new electronic resources throughout October 2019 for possible inclusion in its collection. The Libraries is seeking feedback from users on these trial resources. On-campus users are asked to visit the resource trials guide, explore the resources under consideration, and provide feedback on ...

Syracuse University Libraries’ welcomes families to visit the Libraries during Syracuse University’s Family Weekend October 18 through 20, 2019. The following activities are planned: Tours of Bird Library (approximately 1 hour in length): Friday, October 18 at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.; Saturday, October 19 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tours of Carnegie Library (approximately 30 ...

Syracuse University Libraries, along with Syracuse University’s Muslim Student Life, Hendricks Chapel, and the Muslim Students Association, are co-hosting a 7-week series of lectures and discussions titled “Understanding Islam.” The series will run on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., beginning on October 2 and ending on November 13. They will be held in ...

Syracuse University Libraries, in partnership with the Graduate Student Organization, is hosting “Next Level Research Workshop and Discussion Forum” in Bird Library on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The day-long workshop will support graduate students in the research or planning phase of their dissertation or thesis. Fellow graduate students and librarians ...