Events and Exhibits

Libraries Elevates AI, Information, and Data Literacy

In an increasingly digital landscape, AI, data, and information literacy are more critical than ever to students' future success as professionals, informed citizens, and lifelong learners. To help Carnegie Mellon students master this core competency, the University Libraries is finding new and innovative ways to navigate and evaluate the evolving data and information ecosystem, fostering more informed and literate communities both in Pittsburgh and at institutions across the country.

“The Four Shakespeare Folios, 1623–2023: Copy, Print, Paper, Type” Book Launch Photo Gallery

Multiple contributors to “The Four Shakespeare Folios, 1623–2023: Copy, Print, Paper, Type” shared their expertise at an event to celebrate the book’s launch on May 30 at the Posner Center. The evening was a culmination of the year-long celebration of the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio.

“An Evening with the Architecture Archives” Photo Gallery

Members of the Carnegie Mellon community and architecture enthusiasts from around Pittsburgh gathered in Hunt Library on May 23 to experience the Architecture Archives, as well as celebrate the opening of the University Libraries’ exhibition: “Here to Stay: Celebrating 40 Years at the Architecture Archives 1984-2024.”

“Between the Realms — A Storyteller’s Journey from the ETC to Ragnarök” Event Recording and Photo Gallery

2024 Tartans on the Rise inductee Göksu Uğur, who graduated from Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) in 2015, returned to campus during Spring Carnival to share her exciting professional journey in her Q&A “Between the Realms — A Storyteller’s Journey from the ETC to Ragnarök.”

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Libraries AI Literacy Hackathon Expands Educational Resources

On Wednesday, April 3, specialists from a number of institutions visited the Libraries for an AI Literacy Resource Hackathon.

“IDeATe Open Studios” Photo Gallery

Current students, faculty and staff, alumni, and guests gathered in IDeATe Studio A during Spring Carnival at “IDeATe Open Studios” to learn more about interdisciplinary student projects and unique immersive course events.

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Libraries Hackathon Puts Reproducibility to the Test

On Friday, March 22, the Libraries hosted “Reproducibility Hackathon 2024: A Day in Digital Humanities,” a day-long hackathon focused on replicating and augmenting published research. The hackathon was collaborative rather than competitive — each team worked with data and code produced from the same publication, exploring new ideas and analyses.

Doctoral Researchers Shine in 3MT Championship

Nine doctoral students explained their complex research and its importance in under three minutes during the championship round of Carnegie Mellon University's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, held Thursday, March 14 in Tepper School of Business’s Simmons Auditorium A.

Event Recording: Fine and Rare IV: Inside CMU Libraries’ Special Collections

On January 25, the University Libraries hosted “Fine and Rare IV: Inside CMU Libraries’ Special Collections.” At the virtual event, Curator of Special Collections Sam Lemley introduced recently acquired items in the collections. A recording of the event is now available.

Announcing Spring 2024 Workshops

Have you ever wanted to learn a skill, but haven’t found the time? Interested to learn more about library resources, straight from a librarian? This semester’s workshops at the University Libraries offer numerous opportunities to connect with resources to support your teaching, learning, and research needs.