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Libraries Launches New Digital Collections

Thursday, March 28, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries recently launched its new Digital Collections site at https://digitalcollections.syr.edu. This new online resource, available through the Libraries’ website under the “Collections” menu tab, is produced and curated by the Libraries’ Digital Stewardship team and primarily features distinctive…

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Libraries’ Read and Publish Agreement With Royal Society of Chemistry

Monday, March 25, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries recently signed a new ‘read and publish’ open access agreement with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). This agreement will expand the reach of Syracuse University researchers’ scholarly contributions by enabling all University-affiliated authors the ability to…

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University Celebrates 2024 National Libraries Week

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries, in collaboration with Pi Lambda Sigma chapter of Beta Phi Mu, the international library and information studies honor society at the University, is celebrating National Libraries Week April 7-13. The American Library Association has designated “Ready, Set,…

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iSchool to Mark 100+ Years of Accreditation From American Library Association

Tuesday, March 19, 2024, By Anya Woods

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) has once again been accredited by the American Library Association (ALA); this marks over 100 years of continuous accreditation. The iSchool recently completed the rigorous reaccreditation process and was granted continued accreditation through 2030,…

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Alexis Hagadorn Leading Lectures During Brodsky Series for the Advancement of Library Conservation

Monday, March 11, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Alexis Hagadorn, head of conservation for the Columbia University Libraries, will present at the Syracuse University Libraries’ annual Brodsky Series for the Advancement of Library Conservation. Hagadorn’s hybrid lecture, titled “Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle: a Conservator Reviews the Long History of…

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Libraries Plans Migration to New Integrated Library Services Platform

Wednesday, February 14, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries will upgrade to a new integrated library services platform in the summer of 2024. The current library system, Ex Libris’ Voyager, which has been in service since 1997, will be replaced by Ex Libris’ cloud-based Alma platform….

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Drama Department Pop-Up Library Opens at Syracuse Stage/Drama Theater Complex

Tuesday, January 16, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Amanda DuBose, music and performing arts librarian, is opening a drama department pop-up library in the Storch Theater Lobby in the Syracuse Stage/Drama Theater Complex. The ribbon cutting for the new pop-up library will take place on Jan. 17 at…

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Barbara Opar Receives 2023 Libraries Distinguished Service Award

Monday, January 8, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

The Syracuse University Libraries Assembly selection panel chose Barbara Opar ’73, G’74, librarian for architecture and French language and literature, as the 2023 recipient of the Libraries’ Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented at the Libraries’ holiday and recognition…

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In Memoriam: Phil Quartararo ’77

Wednesday, December 6, 2023, By Genaro Armas

A listener who tuned into a pop radio station at any point over the last 30 years more than likely would have heard a catchy song from stars influenced by Phil Quartararo ’77. The veteran music executive introduced U2 to…

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State Librarian Plans to Keep Fighting Censorship in Retirement

Tuesday, December 5, 2023, By Anya Woods

Sara Jones says she sometimes feels like she’s fighting an inferno with a spray bottle. As the Washington State Librarian, she is determined to stop censorship in libraries and says she plans to continue battling book suppression when she retires…