Zach Johnson
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Vanderbilt Libraries awarded cultural heritage grants for Tennessee America 250 initiatives
Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have received a pair of grants supporting Tennessee America 250 initiatives from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. The funding, made available by the state of Tennessee, is administered by the Tennessee State Museum in support of statewide America 250 activities. Read MoreMar 17, 2026
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260,000 volumes from Vanderbilt’s Heard Libraries to be digitized by Google Books
A new collaboration between the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries and the Google Books initiative will make it possible for users worldwide to access works that are rare, out of print, or generally unavailable outside the Vanderbilt library system. Read MoreSep 17, 2025
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Heard Libraries complete digitization of Lamar Alexander Papers, making vital political history more widely accessible
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Special Collections and University Archives has completed a long-term project to fully digitize the Lamar Alexander Papers, which document the life and work of a significant figure in Tennessee and U.S. political history. Read MoreAug 11, 2025
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Heard Libraries showcase pioneering efforts, global leadership in digital preservation
A new article in "EdTech Magazine" and a case study by the Center for Digital Education highlight how the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries continue to innovate in the area of digital preservation. Read MoreMay 22, 2024