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Spotlight: Talia Perry

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 Digital Projects and Publishing Specialist Talia Perry a few questions about her work, to find out more about the inspiration behind her contributions to the campus community.

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Meet the 2024–2025 Libraries Student Advisory Council

This fall, the newest cohort of the Libraries Student Advisory Council (LSAC) has begun meeting to expand opportunities for communication between the Libraries and the CMU student body. A team of undergraduate and graduate students from across campus will partner with the University Archives, focusing on documenting student life and the importance of preserving present-day CMU history by collecting key materials from a variety of student organizations.

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How Careful Cataloging Helped Rediscover A Vintage Image

In July 2024, Arts and Humanities Librarian Jill Chisnell received an email from a former colleague from the School of Design, who hadn’t set foot in Hunt Library since 2010. So Chisnell put on her detective hat and dove into the search. She knew she’d have to be creative to find answers.

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DEI Book Display: Immigrants, Migrants and Refugees

This month, learn not only about policies towards immigrants, migrants and refugees over the centuries, but also about the people who have made this place their home and impacted the cultural fabric of the country.

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Libraries Celebrates Student Publications with Exhibit, Forum

On September 3, a new pop-up exhibit opened on the fourth floor of Hunt Library to celebrate the history and innovation of student publications across CMU. “EXTRA! EXTRA! Student Publications Through the Years” features 31 issues and covers created by students, including both contemporary publications and historic publications provided by the University Archives.

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“Constitution Day 2024: DIY Postcards for a Stronger Democracy” Photo Gallery

On September 17, members of the CMU community gathered in the Sustainability Studio of Hunt Library to celebrate Constitution Day with a hands-on DIY workshop. Attendees designed and crafted postcards to be shared with friends, family, and peers to encourage them to get to the ballot box on Election Day.

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How RIMS Helped a Fulbright Scholar Secure Grant

At the University Libraries, Research and Information Management Services (RIMS) brings together information about scholarship, creative practices, and funded research endeavors, as well as teaching, service, awards, and leadership accomplishments, throughout Carnegie Mellon. The RIMS team, led by Program Director Jason Glenn, is leading the effort to compile faculty information, simplify assessment and documentation, and streamline collaboration across different departments and disciplines.

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Faculty and Staff Achievements: September 2024

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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Retro Exhibit Explores Computers, Campus in the ‘80s

“Like, Totally Transformative: CMU in the ‘80s” exhibit explores how President Richard Cyert's vision at the start of the decade helped turn CMU from a regional university into an international leader in innovation, technology, and the arts where robotics, computer software, and the Internet became integral parts of the campus.

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Banned Books Week: A History of Censorship

Banned Books Week began in 1982 as a response to a rise in censorship and challenged books within libraries, schools, and bookstores. The theme for Banned Books Week 2024 (September 22-28) is "Freed Between the Lines," which encourages people to share their love of the right to read and the freedom found in books.