Written by Irina Teveleva On the fiftieth anniversary of the July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 moon landing, we are showcasing materials in the Modern Literature Collection related to space exploration. The James Dickey Papers include correspondence, manuscript drafts, editorial matter, and more from the ...
The collections at Washington University Libraries are always growing. We recently added a number of new e-resources to our ever-expanding roster of digital materials and expanded access to existing e-collections. Here’s an overview of some of our new online resources. American Antiquarian Societ...
A growing program at the Washington University Libraries is helping students make sense of today’s complex information climate. Introduced in spring 2018, the Libraries’ Instruction and Information Literacy Program aims to turn rising scholars into savvy researchers with the skills to navigate th...
Washington University in St. Louis has 12 Libraries, all with unique features, spaces, and resources to explore. Ten are on the Danforth Campus. Subject librarians are your personal advocates for library resources and services. Subject librarians can: – provide one-on-one research consultat...
The exhibit “Charting History: Data Visualization Through the Years” is now on display in the Jack E. and Debbie T. Thomas Gallery on Level 1 of John M. Olin Library. Scholars have become increasingly fascinated by data visualization, although various techniques have been used for centuries to il...
If you’re in need of a reading recommendation for the summer, you’ve come to the right place! Check out our latest staff selection. Happy summer — and happy reading! Fredrik Backman’s novel My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry (Washington Square Press, 2016) tells the story of a remar...
Washington University Libraries’ 2019 summer interns, Mashoud Kaba (left) and Alayzha Jordan (right), began their tenure on June 1. They’ll be involved with the Libraries’ internship program through July 31. Alayzha is a senior majoring in film and media studies. Mashoud is a se...
In honor of #Stonewall50, Pride month, and to help add facts to the conversation in St. Louis, check out this online timeline local Pride of milestones.
If you’re in need of a reading recommendation for the summer, you’ve come to the right place! Check out our latest staff selection. Happy summer — and happy reading! How many of us dream of reinventing ourselves? Writer Lee Israel did just that when she turned to a life of crime as a literary fo...
If you’re in need of a reading recommendation for the summer, you’ve come to the right place! Check out our latest staff selection. Happy summer—and happy reading! Murder, theft, poisonings, investigations, riches gained, stolen, and lost: this sounds like the plot of a typical thriller no...
