As new graduates begin their lives and careers beyond Carnegie Mellon, they retain access to many resources and programming opportunities at the University Libraries. From browsing stacks in physical locations to virtually touring exhibits and attending events, here are all the ways alumni can stay connected and continue to benefit from the Libraries’ offerings.
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On March 20, the University Libraries hosted “Fine and Rare V: New Acquisitions in Libraries Special Collections.” At the virtual event, Curator of Special Collections Sam Lemley introduced some of the notable historical treasures in the collections. A recording of the event is now available.
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At the University Libraries, more than 30 students are part of the team that keeps facilities open and services available for the CMU community. These students staff the circulation desks at both Hunt and Sorrells libraries, serve as Stacks Assistants, assist the University Archives and the Sustainability Initiative with processing collections and engaging in outreach, and more.
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In honor of National Robotics Week, the University Archives is highlighting a valuable robotics resource preserved in its collections — the papers of SCS Founders University Professor Takeo Kanade.
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KiltHub is a comprehensive institutional repository maintained by the University Libraries and hosted on the figshare platform, where Carnegie Mellon University researchers and their collaborators can share the scholarly outputs and research data produced in the course of their research. KiltHub curates, collects, preserves, and provides open access to this material as part of the Libraries' commitment to open scholarship and collaboration.
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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.
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On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Libraries hosted its second annual Reproducibility Hackathon. 35 participants were challenged to replicate and augment published research, working with existing data and code to explore new possibilities for ideas and analyses and winning prizes for their contributions.
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On Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1, the Libraries is hosting a two-day, hands-on workshop designed to introduce attendees to frameworks for applying AI responsibly and effectively. Undergraduate and graduate students from across campus are invited to register to attend, whether they are already involved in building their own AI, or are simply interested in exploring AI opportunities in the future.
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This February, the CMU community is offering more opportunities than ever before to get involved in the 2025 Love Data Week hosted by the University Libraries.
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On Wednesday, January 29, more than 75 members of the CMU community gathered at Hunt Library to celebrate the first day of the Lunar New Year. Attendees kicked off the Year of the Snake with traditional Lunar New Year activities, including fortune telling, Chinese zodiac animal hand puppets, origami, and enjoying dumplings and other treats. Everyone who attended also received a lucky red envelope, which symbolizes good luck and prosperity.
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