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Staff

The nominator has become the recipient

In the run up to her last Metzdorf Award ceremony, Dean Mavrinac’s nomination pen was turned against (and for) her.

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Inclusion

Somewhere next to the rainbow

The University Libraries created a new inclusive symbol, inspired in part by one staff member’s association with the pride flag.

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Staff

2021 Staff Service Award: Ashlee Huff

In a year where most were stretched thin, Ashlee Huff demonstrated award-worthy flexibility.

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Staff

We have met the editor, and she is me

On a search for a research journal editor, a River Campus Libraries librarian ended up finding herself.

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Services

DiscoverUR

University Libraries has given its search function more robust software and a new identity.

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Students

Karp Library Fellows 2: The New Batch

Here it grows again—the Karp Library Fellows Program welcomes its second cohort.

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Spaces

X = Mavrinac

Studio X, Rochester’s hub for extended reality, is taking a name that honors a ‘transformational legacy’

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Collection

The Collector

Some heroes fight crime; this one fights AIDS—and arthritis.

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Staff

Two Rochester librarians earn emeritus status

The University recognized the work of Jennifer Bowen from the River Campus Libraries and Dan Zager from Sibley Music Library

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"Up Against the Wall: Art, Activism, and the AIDS Poster" in a whit block over a black and gray target pattern
Exhibit

8,000 ways to learn about AIDS

A new book offers a glimpse into a collection of more than 8,000 HIV/AIDS education posters and a 2022 exhibition.

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Archives

Grab your swimsuit; we’re going archiving

On a hot summer day, nothing beats a taking a refreshing—and illuminating—dip into the University Archives.  

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Spaces

Hard Hat Summer

The River Campus Libraries has broken out the construction tape for three of its spaces.

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Students

The 2021 Dean Team

In the past year, all student employees gave all-star efforts, but three students really shined.

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An assortment of old LGBTQ materials; "The Empty Closet" is prominently displayed
Collection

Pride Month’s alright for fighting

Rare Books and Special Collections explores Pride Month’s roots in protest and fighting back (without fists)

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Exhibit

The ladies' Lady

Robbins Library has a new digital exhibit that highlights female adaptations of the Lady of Shalott.

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Staff

RE: Living COVID-19, Parts IV–VI

An oral history of a weird, scary, and unprecedented time in the University of Rochester’s history, told from libraries staff

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Staff

RE: Living COVID-19, Parts I–III

An oral history of a weird, scary, and unprecedented time in the University of Rochester’s history, told from libraries staff

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Collection

Party your assonance off

April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate rhythm, rhyme, assonance, anapest, and alliteration through collections of poets’ papers.

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Neilly Series

3 'Serious' Questions with Catherine D'Ignazio and Lauren Klein

Neilly Author Series speakers D’Ignazio and Klein talk past jobs, hidden talents, and making things ‘suck’ less.

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Voices of XR

‘Create and conquer’

An upcoming Voices of XR speaker is entertaining, empowering, and educating through XR

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Students

Community + Innovation = Meliora

Rochester students partnered with the community to combat the effects of the current health crisis

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