Year: 2026

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will celebrate the conversations that arise from books, reading and the exchange of ideas when they host a series of talks on Vanderbilt University’s campus this fall featuring prominent authors. Read More

Vanderbilt is honored to be the repository for the Mike Longo Papers (MSS.1163). To honor the legacy of composer/arranger/jazz pianist Mike Longo, two exhibits highlighting his life, career, and contributions to jazz can be viewed both on the second floor of the Central Library and in the lobby of… Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have something to offer everyone in the Vanderbilt community, whether you’re a student, faculty member or staff. Learn eight essential ways we can help. Read More

Stand-up comedian Dusty Slay, known for his blue-collar observational storytelling style, will discuss his new collection of personal essays, "We’re Having a Good Time," on Thursday, Nov. 12, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Lola the therapy dog will be at the Wilson Music Library from 12-2 p.m. on August 31, 2026. Neither she nor her handler, Holly, have a history of biting, so feel free to stop by!… Read More

Applications for fall 2026 fellowships are due September 2nd!  Apply now to work with the archives held here at Vanderbilt including the Rissi Palmer Collection, Allison Russell Papers, Miko Marks Collection, and Valerie June Papers. Library mentors Jason Schultz (Central Library), Julia Khait (Special Collections), and Kate Linton (Music Library)… Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have launched a new web platform and improved database for the Vanderbilt Television News Archive, one of the most extensive and complete archives of television news in the world. Read More

Humanities Tennessee, in partnership with Vanderbilt University, has announced exciting updates to the initial author lineup for the 2026 Southern Festival of Books. Read More

Students from the Vanderbilt Cloud Innovation Lab for Libraries and Applied Digital Preservation, powered by AWS, represented Vanderbilt University through technical demonstrations, professional networking, and award-winning innovation at the 2026 AWS Summit Washington, D.C. Read More

We are excited to announce access to VisualDx, a new medical education resource. Use VisualDx to explore thousands of high-quality medical images, build differential diagnoses, review disease presentations across diverse skin tones, and deepen your understanding of dermatologic and other visual conditions. Our subscription also includes access to… Read More