Due to planned maintenance the Science & Engineering library will be closed Monday, July 19th and Tuesday, July 20th. The library will re-open on Wednesday, July 21st at 9 a.m. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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Science and Engineering Library to be closed for planned maintenance
Craiglow Appointed Interim University Librarian
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 >
West Side Row: Vanderbilt’s First Dormitory
Written by Elizabeth Mosiman When Vanderbilt University first opened in 1875, students lived in university-approved boarding houses near campus. The closest the university came to having a dormitory was Wesley Hall – a former boarding house – which served multiple purposes: housing faculty and divinity students; providing classroom space for lectures; and serving as a… Keep reading
Starting July 6, Research Appointments offered for Fine Arts Gallery, History of Medicine Collections and Special Collections and University Archives
Vanderbilt University deeply values the neighbors, community partners and visitors who make the campus community so vibrant. The Fine Arts Gallery, the History of Medicine Collections and the Special Collections and University Archives Library never stopped providing online access to collections and online reference throughout the pandemic, and will continue to do so. We are… Keep reading
Peabody Library closed for repairs July 16
Due to repairs related to the roof leaks & subsequent water damage, Peabody Library will be closed from Friday, July 16. The repairs require scaffolding in the stairwell, making safely moving about the building difficult. The hours for the all Vanderbilt Libraries can be found here, and Peabody Library staff will still be available virtually… Keep reading
Mechanical Engineering Hall: Teaching Engineering in the Age of Steam
A new exhibition highlighting the history of Mechanical Engineering Hall is now on display in the Special Collections Library. When Vanderbilt University opened in October 1875, classes and laboratories were all housed in College Hall, now known as Kirkland Hall. By the mid-1880s, the engineering department had outgrown their facilities in College Hall and… Keep reading
June Primary Source Newsletter Now Available
The June Primary Source newsletter is now out and available here. Happy Reading!
Buchanan Fellow Robby Espano Shares Final Project
In January 1849, “everybody skates” wrote Godey’s Lady’s Book editor Sarah Hale. Winter sports—skating, sledding, and snow-balling–were popular and “ladies are especially renowned for their grace and agility.” Readers also contributed notes on medicines, recipes and fashions. See Buchanan Fellow Robby Espano’s curator statement and discover what he found when he read the magazine and… Keep reading
Peabody trial of PsycTests database
Vanderbilt Libraries has signed up for a month-long trial of APA’s PsycTests database, which contains the full text of many unpublished psychological tests and measures. We need faculty and student input on PsycTests. How useful would the database be to your teaching and research? We greatly appreciate any and all feedback. To gain access to… Keep reading
Vanderbilt Acquires Dinah Shore Collection
Vanderbilt Special Collections Library recently acquired the Dinah Shore Collection, documenting the life of Vanderbilt graduate Dinah Shore, BA’38, a prolific singer, actress, and talk show host widely popular throughout the 1940s-1980s. Noteworthy items include Dinah Shore fan club newsletters, publicity stills, photographs and scripts from Shore’s talk shows, and original music recordings that will… Keep reading
