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How a Collection in the Architecture Archives Inspired Graduate Research

Each semester, Arts and Humanities Librarian Lynn Kawaratani visits classes in the School of Architecture to introduce students to the resources available to them through the University Libraries. One resource she shares is the Architecture Archives, which collects, conserves, and promotes the use of architectural records that document the architects and architecture of Carnegie Mellon University, the city of Pittsburgh, and its region.

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2025 Alumni Resource Roundup

As new graduates begin their lives and careers beyond Carnegie Mellon, they retain access to many resources and programming opportunities at the University Libraries. From browsing stacks in physical locations to virtually touring exhibits and attending events, here are all the ways alumni can stay connected and continue to benefit from the Libraries’ offerings.

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5 Questions with New STEM Librarian Kristen Scotti

In October 2023, we welcomed our second Open Science Postdoctoral Associate, Kristen Scotti, after she completed her PhD in Materials Science & Engineering at Northwestern University. Now, like her predecessor in the role Chasz Griego, Scotti is transitioning to a full-time role in the Libraries as a STEM Librarian supporting the Math, Physics, and Statistics & Data Science Departments. To mark the occasion, we asked Kristen a few questions about what she did in her postdoc and how she plans to bring her experience in that position to her new role.

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Archives Open House Photo Gallery

During Spring Carnival, the University Archives invited members of the CMU community to engage with the university’s past in “From Buggy To Bots: Explore CMU’s History with the University Archives.” The open house highlighted the Archives’ role on campus and its mission to preserve the legacy of Carnegie Mellon's history and traditions.

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Faculty and Staff Achievements: April 2025

At Carnegie Mellon University Libraries, we celebrate the many contributions of the faculty and staff who make the Libraries the destination for scholarly information, creative inquiry, and intellectual collaboration across disciplines, propelling the significance, reach, and impact of the university.

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Meet the Libraries Student Workers

At the University Libraries, more than 30 students are part of the team that keeps facilities open and services available for the CMU community. These students staff the circulation desks at both Hunt and Sorrells libraries, serve as Stacks Assistants, assist the University Archives and the Sustainability Initiative with processing collections and engaging in outreach, and more.

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Event Recording: Fine and Rare V: New Acquisitions in Libraries Special Collections

On March 20, the University Libraries hosted “Fine and Rare V: New Acquisitions in Libraries Special Collections.” At the virtual event, Curator of Special Collections Sam Lemley introduced some of the notable historical treasures in the collections. A recording of the event is now available.

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United Nations Workshop Photo Gallery

On March 20 and 21, the Carnegie Mellon Sustainability Initiative team traveled to the United Nations in New York City for a workshop hosted by the United Nations Academic Impact to discuss implementation of the Global Goals with other universities. Director Alex Hiniker designed and led the convening, with participation from the four current interns: Purva Bommireddy, a senior in the College of Engineering, Ameena George, a first-year in the Tepper School of Business, Cristina Goeller, a second year masters student at Heinz College, and myself, a junior in the College of Engineering.

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Spotlight: Adrianna Bennett

At the University Libraries, faculty and staff bring diverse backgrounds and interests to their roles, elevating the Libraries’ culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and lifelong learning and curiosity. We asked Science Libraries Circulation Manager Adrianna Bennett a few questions about her work, to find out more about the inspiration behind her contributions to the campus community.

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Student Advisory Council Celebrates Living History Through Student Organizations

As the 2025 spring semester comes to a close, the 2024-2025 Libraries Student Advisory Council (LSAC) is putting the finishing touches on their year-long archiving project to collect and preserve artifacts from student groups on campus. On Tuesday, April 22, join LSAC from 5–7 p.m. in Hunt Library’s IDeATe Studio B as they showcase primary sources and other historic materials in “Living History: Tracing CMU Culture Through Student Organizations.”