Winter Closure

Multiple Danforth campus libraries will be closed and inaccessible to patrons from December 21 until January 2. Read on for more details. 

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Index, A History of the

If you’ve ever written a research paper, looked up a recipe, consulted a dictionary, or just needed to check on something you’re sure was in a book, you’ve used an index. These lists of words are an indispensable part of navigating the information landscape, but have you ever given a thought of just how the index came to be?

Join us for the December virtual book club to discuss Index, A History of the by Dennis Duncan and delve into the fascinating story of how information is structured (it’s a fun read; we promise!) along with a look at some historical examples.

Free and open to all, registration required for Zoom link.