Hilary A. Craiglow, who has led the Walker Management Library for more than a decade, has been named interim university librarian. Craiglow’s appointment, effective July 1, was announced today by Vanessa Beasley, vice provost for academic affairs and dean of residential faculty. Read the full article >
The Vanderbilt University Libraries signed an agreement with HathiTrust in March of 2020 that provided faculty, students, and staff with online access to approximately 17% of the libraries copyrighted print circulating collections. Hathi Trust’s Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS) was invaluable for virtual instruction and research while access to campus was restricted. As the university… Keep reading
Due to the construction of Management Hall, the Walker Management Library will be closed summer 2021. Virtual library services will continue and the library facility will re-open in August. Current VU students, faculty, and staff have access to other libraries on campus. When visiting other campus libraries, please note Vanderbilt’s health and safety protocols and… Keep reading
In February, the Walker Management Library welcomed Jordan Nielsen in the role of Business Librarian. Jordan quickly hit the ground running providing students, faculty, and alums with consultations, research questions, and workshops and class sessions on library services, data, and databases. A native Tennessean, Jordan joins us from San Francisco State University, where they were… Keep reading
Join the Walker Management Library April 29 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. to learn about the resources available to Owen alumni and recent graduates that can help with future job interviews, market research, or starting a new business. Find out how to get an alumni card and reinstate your VUnetID so you can continue to… Keep reading
Vanderbilt Libraries: Your Go-To Resource During Exams As we’re reaching the end of the semester, please remember your Vanderbilt librarians are here for you! We’ve extended the hours for our Live Chat service. You can now connect with a library staff member from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Noon – 6… Keep reading
Join the Walker Management Library April 15th from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. to learn how to find resources to research the company you will be interning with, information on their competitors, data on market trends and consumer behavior, and more. Stand out from other interns by being prepared from day one with the research tools… Keep reading
Digital Resources, Research Questions, Finding Books & More: Have a Question? Just Ask! “I’d like to suggest Vanderbilt purchase a book or subscription” “Can you help me decide where to start searching for potential sources.” “Do I have access to PubMed/Medline?” “I have an outstanding late fee on my student account for a book ….. Keep reading
Happy National Library Week! We have collected favorite images of our libraries across campus for you to use for your next Zoom meeting background. Click on the images below, then right click and save it to use! Represent your library! Here are additional instructions for creating a Zoom background.
The acquisition of library resources for scholarship and teaching known as “collection development,” is a complicated process that strikes a balance between access and ownership. Factors, such as price, budget, availability, and licensing, increasingly impact the libraries’ abilities to provide the most relevant and useful set of resources for our campus community. We seek creative… Keep reading
