Year in Pictures
Highlights from a great year of programs and events featuring David Pogue, Ted Farmer, Ed Bok Lee, Dominick Argento and more.
Notable acquisitions
A list of notable acquisitions by the University of Minnesota Libraries in 2012.
The Big ‘E’
Have you had your eyes examined? I’m sure most of us have experienced the iconic eye chart with the “big E” at the top. It grabs our attention and, hopefully, most of us can...
The face of our Friends
In the last few years information and teaching technology at universities has undergone rapid change. Here at the University of Minnesota, we are at the forefront of this change — using technology to reach...
Helping students think out loud
by Erinn Aspinall The work of a librarian goes beyond connecting people with information. Librarians also seek to help people interpret and use information successfully. In the case of Jim Beattie, a liaison from the Bio-Medical...
Upper Midwest Jewish Archives launches new website
The Upper Midwest Jewish Archives has launched their new website. The site now provides information on the history of the collection, a link to the database to search their holdings and logistical information to help...
Librarian’s contributions make pilot company a reality
by Erinn Aspinall When Jonathan Koffel came to work as the Clinical Information Librarian at the Bio-Medical Library, he knew that he would be doing interesting work. However, he never envisioned that he would play...
Students learn through lessons from the past
History of Medicine Professor Dominique Tobbell has learned the value of the Wangensteen collection firsthand. Her course HMed 3055: Women, Health, and History has become a model for faculty wanting to incorporate library and archival materials into their teaching.
A tournament for fun brainiacs
The 10th Annual Science Quiz Bowl is April 14 More than 100 students will be sweating it out this Sunday to come up with the right answer to such questions as "What do you call...
Exhibit gives behind-the-scenes look at Twin Cities performing arts
And celebrates 50 years of the Guthrie Theater If you're a lover of dance, orchestra, and theatre, you know the magic of our Twin Cities stages. But you may not know of the magic that...
Teach-in features live music and focus on history of protest music
More information As part of the event and related exhibits, Nancy Herther is maintaing a blog titled, "Protest Music: Give Peace a Chance." Read Herther's blog It's been 150 years since "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"...
Author Louise Erdrich to speak May 8 at the University of Minnesota
Award-winning author Louise Erdrich will be the featured speaker May 8 at the Friends of the University of Minnesota Libraries Annual Dinner. The event takes place at McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E.,...
Jewish Historical Society completes transfer of archives to U of MN Libraries
The Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest has completed the transfer of all of its historical documents and media collections to the University of Minnesota Libraries. In 2002, JHSUM founders Nathan and Theresa Berman...
Trans* Awareness Project challenges stereotypes
The Trans* Awareness Project (TAP) is a poster and digital media campaign at the University of Minnesota that attempts to challenge stereotypes and cultivate an environment which celebrates and respects people of all genders. This...
U of MN joins Coursera to offer MOOCs
The University of Minnesota will partner with Coursera, a leading massive open online course (MOOC) platform, to develop free online courses as part of the university's efforts to improve teaching and learning through technology. The...
Libraries Exhibit Honors Black History Month
'Bibliophilia: Collecting Black Books' at Hennepin Gallery The Archie Givens, Sr., Collection of African American Literature of the University of Minnesota Libraries honors Black History Month with an exhibit from February 1 to 26 in...