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Neilly Series

Neilly Author Series: Avram Finkelstein

An artist, activist, and writer with a unique perspective on the history of the HIV/AIDS crisis.

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Services

RetrOA

A new deal between a library consortium and a publisher gives retroactive open access to 15 years of scholarly work.

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Students

Research is the Rochester way

Research is part of Rochester’s DNA, and a new group of undergraduate students has been recognized for doing it exceptionally well.  

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Services

Meliora for all

New open access publishing agreements secured by the libraries have made Rochester research ever better—and more cost-effective.

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Book cover for Reality+ which features a blue sky partially covered with clouds, some of which are pixelated
Voices of XR

Voices of XR: David Chalmers

The New York University philosopher is the author of a new book that contends virtual reality is reality, too.

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Neilly Series

Neilly Author Series: C Pam Zhang

An electrifying new voice in literature tells a story about the American West that you’ve never heard.

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Staff

Between two deans

Lauren Di Monte has been named interim vice provost and dean of the University of Rochester Libraries.

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Lindsay Cronk, flexing and wearing a hoodie that says Libraries are radical. And so are you.
Staff

Checking In with Lindsay Cronk

We catch up with the ‘radical’ assistant dean working to better the library profession in a new interview series.

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Collection

Reading AIDS

In honor of AIDS Awareness Month, we look at the book and upcoming exhibit Up Against the Wall.

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In Review

Editor’s Picks 2021

The editor of the libraries’ newsletter, Tower Talk, has a gift for you: a curated list of stories.

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Spaces

Learnin’ in an XR wonderland

Studio X, Rochester’s new XR hub, is more than a beautiful sight. It’s quickly becoming a significant part of the University’s infrastructure.

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Staff

The next Neilly Dean

The University of Rochester Libraries is getting its first new dean in 10 years.

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Staff

Miss Marple’s ambassadors

A River Campus Libraries staff member earned recognition for an outstanding pandemic performance.

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Collection

Bonfire of the pleasantries

A manuscript letter from a renowned Confederate spy is the latest addition to William Henry Seward Papers.

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Lorraine Porcello
Staff

2021 Messinger Award: Lorraine Porcello

Evidence-based practice librarian Lorraine Porcello was the unanimous evidence-based choice for her outstanding teaching achievements.

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A view of Miner Reading Room, 2021
Spaces

Hot Library Fall: URMC edition

Edward G. Miner Library’s Reading Room is sporting its first new look in more than 30 years.

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Ian Manuel and the cover of his book
Neilly Series

Neilly Author Series: Ian Manuel

He was sentenced to life in prison. Now, he’s an activist, poet, and author.

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Collection

River Campus Libraries adds more than 3,000 ebooks to Chinese collection

The libraries bolstered Chinese collection with a range of literary entertainment, including biographies and classic literature.

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Spaces

Before and after: the new Gleason Library

The 24-hour library space enjoys a ‘Hot Library Fall’ after undergoing a stunning summer transformation.

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Neilly Series

Neilly Author Series: Dorothy Wickenden

The New York Times bestselling author tells a familiar story through the eyes of three friends, advocates, and “agitators.”

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Students

Innovation Challenge III: Sustainable Futures

Rochester students took on the challenge of addressing current problems that local organizations face.

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