A Vanderbilt University Medical Center program designed to teach parents healthy discipline strategies is reaching a wider audience thanks to a collaboration with the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab.
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Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab, VUMC collaborate on update to Play Nicely program designed to address challenging behaviors in young children
Wiley and Vanderbilt University’s Heard Libraries sign agreement to publish more open access research
Wiley, one of the world’s largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, today announced a new five-year open access agreement with the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries… Keep reading
With focus on students, Science and Engineering Library opens up main floor
The Sarah Shannon Stevenson Science and Engineering Library has reconfigured its physical space to be more conducive for students to gather. The library has relocated all books from its main floor to the Reading Room, freeing up more than 3,400 square feet of space for studying and collaboration.
Digital Lab at Heard Libraries seeks faculty projects to fund in 2024; application deadline extended to April 5
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab is in search of nascent digital projects to sponsor during the spring and summer of 2024. Vanderbilt faculty members who have projects or project ideas requiring digital technology, or who are looking to develop a proof of concept to attract larger funding opportunities, are encouraged to apply.
Writing Studio satellite location at Central Library
Starting this spring, the Vanderbilt Writing Studio will host a satellite location at the Central Library. A writing consultant will be located at the service desk on the 4th floor… Keep reading
New law library textbook lending program aims to help students with financial need
A new program launching at the Alyne Queener Massey Law Library in January will enable Vanderbilt Law School students to borrow essential textbooks for the full length of a semester and help alleviate some of the costs associated with attending law school.
Spring 2024 Buchanan Library Fellowship applications due Jan. 10
The Buchanan Library Fellowship program supports hands-on student learning opportunities that build desirable skills and deepen students’ understanding of resources and services in Vanderbilt Libraries. With a focus on undergraduate… Keep reading
Heard Libraries and Wild Bunch to co-host Dialogue Vanderbilt discussion featuring Jad Abumrad and Jacob Mchangama on Nov. 2
Vanderbilt faculty members Jad Abumrad, one of the pioneers of podcasting, and Jacob Mchangama, a leading expert on free speech, will take part in a thought-provoking discussion on Nov. 2… Keep reading
Banned Books Initiative reading group to discuss ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ on Oct. 25
The Banned Books Initiative partner offices host reading groups throughout the year, each focusing on a different banned or frequently challenged book. Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 3… Keep reading
Heard Libraries to host book talk with Jen Ellis, maker of Bernie Sanders’ mittens, on Oct. 24
Do you remember the famous meme of Bernie Sanders and his mittens at President Biden’s inauguration? Join us as author Jen Ellis discusses her new memoir, Bernie’s Mitten Maker, and… Keep reading
