The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are inviting young readers and their families to visit the campus of Peabody College of education and human development in April for the first… Keep reading
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Celebrate literacy in April by taking immersive ‘Story Stroll’ on Peabody College’s campus
Edible Books Festival returns to Heard Libraries, serves up fun puns and tasty treats
Bakers and book lovers came together at the 2024 Edible Books Festival hosted by the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries on April 1. The event, held on campus for the first time since 2019, was sponsored by the university’s Banned Books Initiative.
Three from Heard Libraries recognized with Community Engagement Collaboration grants
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are well represented in the inaugural round of Community Engagement Collaboration grants awarded by Vanderbilt Government and Community Relations.
Information on Open Access and Transformative Agreements
The Vanderbilt University Libraries are signing numerous licenses with academic publishers who are promoting open access journals. Currently there are more than 1000 journals available across all disciplines to publish… Keep reading
James Patterson to discuss his latest book, value of reading at Vanderbilt April 11
Bestselling author James Patterson will discuss his prolific writing career, support for literacy initiatives and the power of books and reading in a wide-ranging conversation at Vanderbilt University on Thursday, April 11.
Education journalist to discuss partisan politics’ increasing influence on public schools April 9
National education reporter Laura Pappano will discuss her latest book, School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Education, at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries on Tuesday, April 9. In her book, Pappano draws on archival research as well as on-the-ground reporting to offer a nuanced view of how schools across the country have become lightning rods in the culture wars.
Vanderbilt University’s Heard Libraries and Taylor & Francis announce transformative agreement to support open access publishing
Partnership will also provide Vanderbilt researchers with a significantly expanded range of humanities and social sciences journals Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries and Taylor & Francis, one of… Keep reading
Music Library Spring Break Hours
Yes! We are open during Spring Break for the following hours: Monday-Friday, March 11-15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular hours resume on Sunday, March 17 (2-10 p.m.)
Vanderbilt University’s Heard Libraries, AIP Publishing sign three-year read-and-publish agreement that broadens access to scientific research
AIP Publishing, a leading publisher of scholarly scientific journals, has signed a three-year read-and-publish agreement with Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries that will promote open science and drive… Keep reading
Launch of McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies celebrated at campus gathering
Vanderbilt University officially launched the McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies at a campus event on Feb. 7.
