Year: 2011

Schroeder, an outspoken advocate for women’s and family issues while serving in the U.S. House of Representatives for 24 years, spoke at Vanderbilt University’s Central Library. The former congresswoman’s talk was titled “24 Years of House Work…and the Place Is Still a Mess.” (more)… Read More

Beginning May 9, the Wilson Music Library will be open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Music Library will be closed on weekends and on May 30 and July 4. Read More

by Ann Marie Deer Owens | Art installations titled ‘heard mentality’ Benjy Hansen Bundy Senior Benjy Hansen-Bundy reads by his art installation, a coffin made out of books. (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Red lipstick, a book-filled coffin and books that look like packaged meat are among the items in a student… Read More

Eric Etheridge, Charles Euchner and Alex Heard – three Vanderbilt University alumni who have written important books about the early years of the Civil Rights Movement – returned to their alma mater for a discussion and book signing on April 21. Watch video of “From Jim Crow to the… Read More

Continuing students, Maymester courses will begin soon and the Music Library will be open during the summer (9 to 5 on weekdays). All library items will still be subject to recalls and due dates still apply. Please take a moment to return library materials before you leave campus. You… Read More

Congratulations graduates! If you’re staying in the Nashville area or have any plans to return, don’t forget to pick up your alumni card from the Commodore Card Office. Please return library materials by June. Users with alumni cards staying in the Nashville area may also transfer print materials to… Read More

See slideshow of reception hosted by the library for “heard mentality” an exhibit of artwork that will be on display in the library through May 13. Read More

In addition to our regular hours, the Music Library will be open extended hours this weekend: Friday, April 29: 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Saturday, April 30: 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 1: 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. (regular hours) Summer hours will begin on May 9. Read More

by Ann Marie Deer Owens, photo by Steve Green The new café in Vanderbilt Central Library will be known as Food for Thought after a naming survey of the university community generated more than 1,200 responses. “We were delighted by the overwhelming response from students, faculty, staff… Read More

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