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Law Library on the Move

Wednesday, June 25, 2014, By Keith Kobland

What’s it take to move hundreds of thousands of books and informational materials? More than a strong back. In preparation for the opening of the new Dineen Hall, the Law Library, which includes hundreds of thousands of books and pieces…

STEM

Pramod Varshney Receives Honorary Doctorate from Drexel University

Thursday, June 19, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Pramod K. Varshney, Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and director of Syracuse University’s Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE), received an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree from Drexel…

Campus & Community

New Classroom, Seminar Room under Construction in Bird Library

Monday, May 19, 2014, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Syracuse University Libraries will begin construction of new classroom and seminar rooms on the lower level of Bird Library this summer, supported in part by a gift from the Solomon Spector Foundation in honor of Joseph and Elaine Spector. The…

Campus & Community

Up All Night at Carnegie Library

Tuesday, May 6, 2014, By Keith Kobland

During finals week, Carnegie Library is open around the clock. Students need a quite place to study, and the stately library is the perfect spot—even at midnight on a Friday night, as you can see in this time-lapse video. Time…

Campus & Community

Three to Receive Honorary Degrees at 160th Commencement

Friday, April 25, 2014, By News Staff

A world-class scientist in the understanding of cell reproduction, a Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and a legendary lacrosse coach and sculptor will take the stage at Commencement to be honored for their significant accomplishments.

Campus & Community

Bird Library Entrance Adjustments During Mayfest

Monday, April 21, 2014, By News Staff

In order to maintain an environment conducive to study and to diminish the potential for disruption during and immediately following Mayfest 2014, the Syracuse University Libraries will extend implementation of its evening security protocol beginning on Friday, April 25. Monitored…

Campus & Community

Carnegie Library to Open 24/7 During Reading Days and Finals

Monday, April 21, 2014, By News Staff

To meet student needs for silent study space, the SU Libraries will open the Carnegie Library Reading Room 24/7 during reading days and the final exam period—Friday, April 25, through Thursday, May 8. In addition, open hours for the Carnegie…

Campus & Community

Poster Session: Planning, Marketing & Assessing Library Services

Thursday, April 17, 2014, By News Staff

Thirty-nine students in the School of Information Studies course “Planning, Marketing & Assessing Library Services” (IST 613) have been working this semester with nine area libraries and one library software company on developing plans for new services. On April 24,…

STEM

iSchool Faculty, Students Presenting at Big Data in Libraries Conference

Wednesday, April 9, 2014, By Diane Stirling

School of Information Studies faculty and students are among the presenters for the Big Data in Libraries conference taking place April 11 in Syracuse. Assistant Professor Bei Yu will speak on “Managing and Curating Undergraduate-Generated Qualitative Data.” Sarah Bratt, a…

Campus & Community

SU Libraries Hosts First Human Library Event

Tuesday, April 1, 2014, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Syracuse University Libraries, in partnership with the School of Information Studies and the Office of Multicultural Affairs, will host its first Human Library on Wednesday, April 9, from 3-6 p.m. in Bird Library. In the Human Library, the books…