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Discover & Discuss: National Wellness Month

Wellness looks different for everyone. Shaped by individual experiences and personal goals, it is an ongoing process that evolves alongside the changing demands of daily life.

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How Carnegie Mellon University Archives Helped Illuminate Steve Jobs' NeXT Years

The John Patrick Crecine Papers in the Carnegie Mellon University Archives preserve materials from the NeXT years, the period when Steve Jobs rebuilt his vision after leaving Apple and before returning to lead one of the most remarkable turnarounds in business history.

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New reports highlight how Carnegie Mellon University Libraries is advancing the future of research

Two newly released publications — the “Open at CMU Year in Review” and the “Evidence Synthesis Program Year in Review” — showcase how the Libraries is supporting researchers across every stage of the research lifecycle. Together, the reports highlight a growing ecosystem of services, partnerships, and expertise that make research more transparent, reproducible, collaborative, and accessible.

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How Kristin Heath Creates Moments of Calm Across the CMU Community

Arts and Humanities Librarian Kristen Heath has led "Breathe, Reset, Connect with Your Heart" workshops since Fall 2024, connecting with folks across campus and even being invited to different departments for in-person sessions.

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How Librarians Made Emerging Research Tools Accessible to Undergraduates

Researchers today have access to more information than ever before. At the same time, artificial intelligence, open science practices, and new discovery tools are changing how research is conducted, shared, and evaluated.

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Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies Joins Open Forum for AI, Contributing Expertise Across Four Working Groups

Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies has partnered with the Open Forum for AI (OFAI), an international initiative designed to support responsible and human-centered artificial intelligence (AI). Launched at Carnegie Mellon University in 2024, OFAI convenes academic institutions and nonprofit organizations to foster collaboration, transparency, and inclusion in the development of AI systems.

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Data Transfer Initiative Joins Open Forum for AI, Contributing Expertise in Data Portability and User Empowerment

The Data Transfer Initiative (DTI) has joined the Open Forum for AI (OFAI), an international initiative focused on advancing human-centered approaches to artificial intelligence (AI). Launched at Carnegie Mellon University in 2024, OFAI convenes academic institutions and nonprofit organizations to foster collaboration, transparency, and inclusion in the development of AI systems.

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Meet CMU’s First Posner Fellow for Creative Practice

Leslie Liu, who holds an MS in Computational Design from the School of Architecture, spent a few weeks at the beginning of the summer working with the Libraries' Special Collections as the inaugural recipient of the Posner Fellowship for Creative Practice. This fellowship gives access to materials held by the Posner Center for Special Collections and the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, including rare books, archival materials, early technologies, and botanical art.

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CMU-Q Library Receives ALA Library of the Future Award for AI Literacy Initiative

The Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) Library has received international recognition from the American Library Association (ALA) for its innovative approach to helping students understand and use artificial intelligence responsibly.

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Faculty & Staff Achievements

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.