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University Libraries Acquires Landmark Edward Gordon Craig Collection from Tony-Honored CMU Alumnus Jules Fisher

As the theatre world celebrates acclaimed lighting designer Jules Fisher with the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, the Carnegie Mellon University Libraries is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Jules Fisher Collection of Edward Gordon Craig, a major research collection documenting the work of one of the most influential and visionary figures in modern theatre.

A Lab for the Humanities

For generations, scholars of early modern Europe have faced a stubborn problem: thousands of books and pamphlets were printed without names, masking the identities of those who produced them. These anonymous works — often politically or religiously controversial — left behind few clues about their origins, creating gaps in the historical record.

Libraries Celebrates Robotics History at New Robotics Innovation Center

Visitors entering Carnegie Mellon University’s new Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) at Hazelwood Green are greeted by a striking sight. Robots hang overhead in the atrium. Displays trace Pittsburgh and the area’s transformation from a steelmaking powerhouse to a global hub for robotics.

Resources You Didn’t Know the Libraries Had: Spring 2026 Edition

The University Libraries is so much more than a place to check out books and study. From technology lending to a wide variety of workshops to departmental librarians with extensive knowledge of disciplinary information, students, faculty, and staff have access to countless resources and experts that can take their academic experience to the next level.

How Librarians are Introducing Students to Open Science Principles

Open science, which refers to the practice of sharing research, data, and findings freely with the public, is becoming increasingly common as recognition of its benefits grows. It aims to make science more transparent, easier to reproduce, and open to more people, including students, researchers, and even curious citizens.

Carnegie Mellon University Joins Global Network for the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine

This fall, Carnegie Mellon University joined the Consortium for the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine (CHSTM), a global network of institutions committed to advancing research, teaching, and collection development in these dynamic fields.

[Peter] Berndtson and Brierly Collection of Architectural Drawings and Records Made Available Through University Archives Portal

Peter Berndtson and Cornelia Brierly were influential midcentury modern architects known for their work around Pittsburgh, apprenticing under Frank Lloyd Wright and working on several of his famous projects before going on to start their own private practice in Pennsylvania. Their papers are held in the Carnegie Mellon University Architecture Arc

Service Updates Fall 2025

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Enjoy Free Access to the Washington Post

We're excited to announce the addition of the Washington Post to our growing collection of digital news resources! All current Carnegie Mellon University community members now have complimentary access to this renowned publication's digital content.

New Open Access Journal Eligibility Checker

CMU Libraries is excited to announce a new tool to search journals for Open Access support. The Libraries has Open Access agreements with various publishers. This new platform can help authors to navigate the agreements and search for journals in one space. Authors can also see if their journal is instead eligible for the Libraries APC funds.