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CMU Libraries Launches Open Index Project To Track the Evolution of Open Knowledge

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries has launched the Open Index Project, a new initiative designed to make the evolving landscape of open knowledge easier to discover and understand.

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Libraries Staff Recognized at 2026 Andy Awards

CMU recognized two University Libraries team members at the 32nd annual Andy Awards ceremony. Community Collections Archivist Crystal Johnson won the award for Commitment to Vibrant Community, and Web & Applications Developer Jonathan Kiritharan was recognized with the award for Innovative and Creative Contributions.

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“Open Stacks: Eyes on the Skies” Photo Gallery

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Posner Center for Special Collections hosted its first Open Stacks event of the year. “Eyes on the Skies” celebrated humanity’s fascination with space, welcoming astronaut and Carnegie Mellon professor emeritus Jay Apt to give a talk titled “Spacewalking and What’s It Like Up There,” a firsthand look at living and working in space.

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Constitution Day 2026: Connect with Community Photo Gallery

Constitution Day programming at the University Libraries gave students the chance to get creative with hands-on activities while becoming more civically active! In collaboration with the Office of Community Engagement and Leadership Development, the Libraries held a drop-in afternoon session on Thursday, September 17 with puzzles and crafts.

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“Banned Books Bingo” Photo Gallery

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, members of the CMU community were challenged to test their knowledge of banned books during the Libraries’ “Banned Books Bingo,” hosted at the Posner Center for Special Collections.

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A Crucible of Change

The University Archives' newest exhibition, "A Crucible of Change," is now open.

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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 the growing number of challenged books within libraries, schools, and bookstores. The theme for Banned Books Week 2026 (October 4-10) is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.”

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Beyond the Chatbot: Carnegie Mellon University Libraries Is Building Its Own Approach to AI-Powered Discovery

How CMU Libraries built Scottai to connect conversational AI with trusted library knowledge and what the project is teaching us about the future of AI-powered reference and discovery.

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Discover & Discuss: US Constitution

More than two centuries after its signing, the U.S. Constitution continues to shape American government and everyday life. This month’s collection brings together resources that explore the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and their continuing influence on American society.

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As AI Research Tools Multiply, CMU Librarians Build Better Ways To Evaluate Them

Carnegie Mellon University librarians developed a framework to help researchers look beyond the promises of AI-powered tools and understand how they actually work. What began as a way for CMU librarians to educate themselves is now being put to use by other research libraries.