Library Blogs and Events

Join us on Thursday, April 18, as part of the University Libraries’ Faculty Book Talk Series, Rafia Zafar, professor of English, African and African American studies, and American culture studies at Washington University in St. Louis, will discuss her new book, Recipes for Respect: African American Meals and Meaning (University of Georgia). The talk will […]

3:00–3:45 p.m.: Panel Discussion in Rm. 142, Olin Library 3:45–4:30 p.m.: Poster Session and Reception in the Newman Exploration Center Washington University Libraries awarded the inaugural Newman Exploration Travel Fund (NEXT) scholarships and grants in May 2018. The awards are made possible through a generous donation from the Eric P. and Evelyn E. Newman Foundation. […]

Students, if you need help with an end-of-the-semester project or paper, then make plans to attend the Spring Write-In! The event will take place on Wednesday, May 1, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., on Level 1 of John M. Olin Library. Staff from the University Libraries and the Writing Center will be available to assist you, and […]

The Impact of UC & Elsevier:  A Discussion Forum on Open Access and Scholarly Publishing at Washington University Following the University of California’s high-profile termination of negotiations with Elsevier for renewal of its electronic journal subscriptions, many schools are grappling with the effects of this remarkable action, and are considering new opportunities for engaging with […]