Year: 2026

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, BA’00, will discuss his new book, "Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country," on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Key Highlights 1,457 research, reference, and engagement consultations connected the Vanderbilt community with expert information services and research support. 79 instruction and education sessions strengthened information literacy and evidence-based practice for students, faculty, clinicians, and staff. Expanded collaborative research partnerships, with librarians increasingly serving as methodology consultants, evidence synthesis experts,… Read More

Celebrated author Barbara Kingsolver, who has written numerous bestselling novels, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Demon Copperhead," will discuss her latest book, "Partita," on Sunday, Oct. 11, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Acclaimed journalist, author and public speaker Malcolm Gladwell will discuss his latest book, "The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic," on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Renowned organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant will discuss his latest book, "Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World," on Monday, Oct. 19, at Vanderbilt University. Grant will be in conversation with acclaimed author Ann Patchett beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. Read More

Jodi Picoult, the acclaimed author of multiple No. 1 New York Times bestsellers, will discuss her latest book, "Hollow Bones," on Monday, Sept. 28, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

New York Times bestselling author Ariel Lawhon will discuss her latest work of historical fiction, "The Pirate Queen," on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Rachel Gillig, who has been called “the queen of gothic romantasy,” will discuss her latest book, "The Knave and the Moon," on Friday, Sept. 4, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Vanderbilt University Librarian Jon Shaw, who has led the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries since 2022, has been reappointed for a five-year term and named dean of libraries and letters, effective July 1. In this expanded role, Shaw will serve as the inaugural Connie Vinita Dowell University Librarian, thanks to generous support from Dowell, M.L.S.’79, Vanderbilt’s first dean of libraries, and her husband, Stephen P. Miller. Read More

Each year, EBL sends out a survey to gauge its role in the scholarly activity of the health sciences community at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Here is the summary of the responses (June 23, 2026): Affiliation: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (61.3%), Vanderbilt University (38.7%) Department: Vanderbilt University School… Read More