Special Collections

Some seven decades of Tennessee and U.S. political history are commemorated in the Pitts Family Political Papers, a collection recently acquired by the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. Read More

Curator of Community Histories Sarah Calise is telling the stories of underrepresented groups in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, starting by steadily expanding the Heard Libraries’ LGBTQ+ collections. Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries hosted members of The Wodehouse Society on Sept. 27 as part of the organization’s biennial convention held in Nashville. The gathering at Vanderbilt’s Central Library drew members from 23 U.S. states and seven countries. Read More

A new exhibit at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries celebrates the rich world and colorful characters created by popular 20th-century British writer P.G. Wodehouse. Read More

Grammy Award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dom Flemons performed at the Blair School of Music’s Steve and Judy Turner Recital Hall Sept. 14 as part of a two-day visit to the Vanderbilt campus. Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries led efforts to collect and curate materials—both physical and digital—that future generations will discover in a Vanderbilt time capsule to be opened in the year 2174. Read More

A new exhibit at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Special Collections and University Archives offers a glimpse into the personal and professional lives of some of the world’s most renowned authors and poets, including several with connections to Vanderbilt University. Read More

The Buchanan Library Fellows program supports hands-on student learning opportunities that build desirable skills and deepen students’ understanding of resources and services in the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. With a focus on undergraduate instruction, the program connects faculty and professional librarians with students to work on experiential library projects and present their work at the end of their fellowship. Read More

As classes get underway this fall, the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are here to support students in a variety of ways. Check out the following 10 tips to make the most of all the libraries have to offer. Find Your Favorite Study Spot The spaces in… Read More

As classes and research get underway this fall, the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are here to support Vanderbilt faculty in a variety of ways. Check out the 10 tips below to make the most… Read More