The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have strengthened their commitment to preserving cultural heritage by joining the Digital Preservation Coalition, a prestigious U.K.-based nonprofit that works with global partners to… Keep reading
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Heard Libraries expand cultural preservation efforts with membership in international Digital Preservation Coalition
Red Bicycle Coffee opens new location in Peabody Library
Nashville-based Red Bicycle Coffee has opened a new location within the Iris Cafe in Peabody Library. Offering a variety of delicious coffee drinks, breakfast items, sandwiches and crepes, Red Bicycle… Keep reading
Professor Ellen Armour to give book talk Sept. 28 on significance of digital imagery in the struggle for social justice
Ellen T. Armour, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of Feminist Theology, will discuss her new book, Seeing and Believing: Religion, Digital Visual Culture, and Social Justice, at Vanderbilt… Keep reading
Heard Libraries showcase digital preservation expertise at Cultural Heritage Preservation Summit
Since it began recording nightly news broadcasts in 1968, the Vanderbilt Television News Archive has amassed more than 62,000 hours of video content. That is the equivalent of more than… Keep reading
New Digital Lab enhances Heard Libraries’ resources for teaching and learning
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have strengthened their resources for teaching and learning with the recent launch of the Digital Lab, an initiative that equips Vanderbilt University faculty, students… Keep reading
History of early Cherokee, Chickasaw students at Vanderbilt explored in library exhibit, upcoming talks
An exhibit currently on display at Vanderbilt’s Central Library explores the lesser-known history of some of the university’s earliest students. Cherokee and Chickasaw Students at Vanderbilt, 1885–1899 is the result… Keep reading
Buchanan Library Fellowship program still accepting applications for ‘Building a University’ project
Applications are still open for the fall 2023 Buchanan Library Fellowship, Building a University: Vanderbilt’s Fourth Decade, 1905–1915. This fellowship, which requires a commitment of five to eight hours weekly… Keep reading
Political historian Eli Merritt to discuss book on American Revolution’s ‘perilous politics’ Sept. 9
Eli Merritt, research assistant professor of political science, will discuss his new book, Disunion Among Ourselves: The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution, at the Vanderbilt Bookstore from 2 to… Keep reading
Take advantage of student resources and services at the Heard Libraries
Welcome to the fall semester! As you get settled on campus, the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are available to help you in a variety of ways. Check out… Keep reading
Peabody Library unveils renovated Fireside Reading Room
The Fireside Reading Room on the first floor of Peabody Library recently has reopened after undergoing an extensive renovation. The reimagined space features new furniture and flexible seating arrangements, including… Keep reading
