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The Libraries 7 Tips for Student Success Melissa Mallon, Associate University Librarian for Teaching and Learning Welcome to the fall semester! While you’re finding your classes, checking out the campus dining options, and meeting your roommate(s), you may feel a little overwhelmed. As you… Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are pleased to offer these events and workshops in September. Events Vanderbilt Libraries Ice Cream Social, September 9, 1:00–3 p.m. CT Students, come and meet your subject librarians and learn the many ways the libraries can help you on your path to… Read More

Take a minute to watch this short video and then download the checkout@VandyLibraries app for IOS or Android so you are ready to safely check out materials using your mobile device. Open the app and follow the simple steps. You’ll be glad you have it the next time… Read More

Start your year off right by finding a favorite library study spot. When you have a break from class, or you need a break from your roommate, come to a favorite study spot in one of Vanderbilt’s libraries. A variety of individual study spaces can be found, and you can… Read More

At Vanderbilt there are librarians dedicated to working with students in every major offered. They are available to meet with you in person in the libraries or outside, or remotely via Zoom, email or through Ask a Librarian – whatever works best for you! Make an appointment with your… Read More

Please join us Wednesday, August 25th 1:00–3:00 p.m. for the Central Library Open House. Learn about all the library services that will help you succeed and impress your professor! See all the great places to study! Participate in a fun Study Space Scramble and enter to win a Kindle Fire… Read More

Associate University Librarian for Teaching and Learning Melissa Mallon (Vanderbilt University / Steve Green) Melissa Mallon, who has served as director of the Peabody Library and director of teaching and learning for the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries for over six years, has been appointed to a new… Read More

We have missed you, our wonderful students! Start your year off right by visiting the libraries’ website daily for the latest happenings and the most sought-after information and student services that the Vanderbilt libraries offer, including: How to search the library catalogue The Guide to Libraries for… Read More

Vanderbilt University has partnered with the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) to create a Collections Initiative that will support the purchase of materials for research and exhibition. Funding for the Collections Initiative comes from the Academic Archives Purchasing Fund, an internal faculty funding program… Read More

Fall Semester Buchanan Library Fellowship: Understanding the Fine Arts Gallery Collection using Wikidata and AI This project will introduce the Fellows to Wikidata, the knowledge graph that anyone can edit. We will work to improve and add to the metadata in Wikidata about Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery works using spreadsheet-based… Read More