Events

The Spring/Summer 2018 Quarterly Report covering events and stories of the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries is now available. Read the report at: http://hdl.handle.net/1803/9283… Read More

(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 More

The final Open Dores on Location for 2017-2018 will be in the Community Room Monday May 14 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.  Join Provost Susan Wente for an informal discussion. Faculty and staff are invited to attend informal discussion sessions to be held one or two times per month at various… Read More

Have you always wanted to know more about that volume of poetry that belonged to cousin Blanche? Wondered how to preserve Uncle Joe’s letters from the front? Or maybe you just need some tips on starting that rare book collection? Bring your questions to the experts at the Friends of… Read More

The Vanderbilt University Libraries is hosting a public symposium on Friday, June 1, 2018, titled Cultural Heritage in the Age of Big Data. The symposium will bring together archivists, librarians, digital humanists, and public historians to discuss the ethical implications of preserving and providing access to culturally sensitive materials… Read More

For highlights about the Libraries’ activities and events for Winter/Spring 2018, enjoy our Quarterly Report. QR-VUL-2018-Winter-Spring.pdf… Read More

Vanderbilt Libraries and the Nashville Shakespeare Festival are throwing a birthday party for William Shakespeare.  Join us on the Library Lawn for an afternoon full of fun and festivities on April 23, beginning at noon. There will be jugglers, troubadours, fight masters, and scribes on hand, as well… Read More

Thank you to everyone who made our first annual Edible Book Festival a success! Especially our judges, and everyone who voted for the People’s Choice. Here are the winning entries: Most creative:   If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Library Technology and Digital Services   Best depiction… Read More

6:00 pm Reception, Central Library Lobby 7:00 pm Performance, Central Library Community Room This spring, the city of Nashville welcomes the Violins of Hope, a collection of instruments played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. Lovingly restored by Israeli luthiers Amnon and Ashvi Weinstein, the… Read More

On Tuesday, March 27, the Friends of Vanderbilt’s Libraries will be hosting an evening exploration into the game of whist. Led by collector and card game historian David Levy, the event will celebrate the Library’s recent acquisition of the George Clulow – United States Playing Card gaming collections,… Read More