Celia Walker
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Divinity Librarian Profile: Keegan Osinski
Keegan Osinski is the Public Services Librarian for the Divinity Library, which entails managing and supervising the service desk and scheduling coverage for staff and student workers. She also serves as the subject librarian for the subject areas of theology and ethics. She and colleague Bobby Smiley are… Read MoreSep 19, 2018
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New exhibit opens exploring history of women at Vanderbilt
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Second Floor Gallery 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will open a new exhibit, “From Listeners to Leaders: A History of Women at Vanderbilt,” on Tuesday, Aug. 28, in… Read MoreAug 22, 2018
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I AM: MIDDLE EASTERN WOMEN ARTISTS AND THE QUEST TO BUILD PEACE
Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery Thursday August 30 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. You are cordially invited to attend the opening reception for “I AM: Middle Eastern Women Artists and the Quest to Build Peace.” Guest curated by Janet Rady, a specialist in Middle Eastern contemporary art, I AMfeatures the… Read MoreAug 9, 2018
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From Listeners to Leaders: A History of Women at Vanderbilt
Buchanan Fellows Exhibition Reception August 28, 12:15-1:15 Central Library Second Floor Gallery This summer, four undergraduates have been working with Dr. Rory Dicker and staff from the Women’s Center and the libraries to explore the history of women at Vanderbilt. The exhibition is part of campus celebrations around the… Read MoreAug 8, 2018
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R Studio Workshops
Vanderbilt University’s R Working Group, established through the university’s library system, is open to all campus community members. In this group, we seek to supply learners with a foundational knowledge of the R programming language. Vanderbilt’s R Working Group is established by Meredith Broadway, Data Analysis Librarian at Walker Management… Read MoreAug 8, 2018
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New Rank and Promotion System for Professional Librarians Recognizes Information Expertise
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente and the deans of the schools and colleges have approved a new rank and promotion system for Vanderbilt’s professional librarians to go into effect on September 1. The move brings Vanderbilt in line with the practices of other research… Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Joyce Tenneson – Botanical Beauty
(July 26 – August 18, 2018) Joyce Tenneson—Botanical Beauty presents work drawn from two portfolios by the artist, both of which feature atmospheric, poetic photographs of flowers in high contrast with a black background. The first series, Flower Portraits, presents sepia-toned images of flowers in decay. Tenneson has adeptly captured… Read MoreJul 24, 2018
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Improvements to Library Search and Website
Summer 2018 is proving to be an exciting and busy time for the Vanderbilt Libraries as we move to an entirely revamped digital footprint including a new Integrated Library System (the library catalog search and backend operations), as well as a new library web presence, and improved course reading list… Read MoreJul 24, 2018
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DiscoverLibrary Saved Searches Going Away
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are debuting a new library catalog on July 24. Unfortunately, it is not possible to migrate DiscoverLibrary saved search queries, folders, and items to the new system. Although searches and folders cannot be exported, saved items can be exported to reference management… Read MoreJul 3, 2018
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Libraries Improving the Way Faculty Create Course Reading Lists
Over the summer, library staff have been migrating our course reserves system. This new system will allow faculty to create their course reading lists with links to our catalog, electronic resources and even websites, and then send that list to the library for processing with the click of a button. Read MoreMay 30, 2018