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University Celebrates 2024 National Libraries Week
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,…
iSchool to Mark 100+ Years of Accreditation From American Library Association
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,…
Alexis Hagadorn Leading Lectures During Brodsky Series for the Advancement of Library Conservation
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…
Libraries Plans Migration to New Integrated Library Services Platform
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….
Drama Department Pop-Up Library Opens at Syracuse Stage/Drama Theater Complex
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…
Barbara Opar Receives 2023 Libraries Distinguished Service Award
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…
In Memoriam: Phil Quartararo ’77
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…
State Librarian Plans to Keep Fighting Censorship in Retirement
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…
Libraries Offers Extended Hours, Destress Activities During Finals Week Fall 2023
Syracuse University Libraries is offering extended hours during finals week: Friday, Dec. 15, through Monday, Dec. 18: Bird Library will be open 24 hours a day and Carnegie Library will be open until 11 p.m. The Libraries is also offering…
Donate Food to Reduce Your Library Fines
Syracuse University Libraries is once again offering an end-of-semester opportunity for students to reduce their library fines while doing good for others. “Food for Fines” will run from Monday, Dec. 4 through the end of the Fall 2023 semester. All…