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Dr. Ufuoma C. Abiola Named Inaugural Executive Head and Associate University Librarian for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Princeton University
Dr. Ufuoma C. Abiola has been named the inaugural Executive Head and Associate University Librarian for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Princeton University Library (PUL). In her role, Abiola will provide strategic vision, advice, and leadership for DEI initiatives across PUL.
Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in Announcements, Anti-Racism & Social Justice, General news -
Friends of Princeton University Library Small Talks kick off this fall with a lecture on Thomas Mann
The Friends of Princeton University Library (FPUL) Small Talk series returns this fall with three intellectually captivating events. The first - on Wednesday, September 7 - will feature Professor Stanley Corngold and a lecture about Thomas Mann.
Posted on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in Events & Workshops, General news -
Steve Knowlton elected to ALA’s Library History Round Table
Princeton University Library’s (PUL) Librarian for History and African American Studies Steve Knowlton was elected Chair-elect/Vice-chair of the American Libraries Association’s (ALA) Library History Round Table (LHRT). The role, which began on July 1, is a three-year voting position on the LHRT executive board.
Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2022 in General news -
Romus Broadway photo collages to be on display in Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood
Princeton University Library (PUL) and the Arts Council of Princeton are planning a public exhibition celebrating the history of Princeton’s Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. Drawing from PUL’s Romus Broadway photography collection, the exhibition, curated by Jennifer Garcon, PUL’s Librarian for Modern and Contemporary Special Collections, will see photographic collage banners that document Witherspoon-Jackson’s history adorn the neighborhood from August 10 through May 2023.
Posted on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 in Anti-Racism & Social Justice, General news -
Community Archivists Support 1950 US Census Indexing Efforts
Princeton University Library recently hosted two events recently to participate in a community project organized by the 1950 US Census Community Project (a joint initiative between FamilySearch and Ancestry, and other leading genealogy societies and organizations) that coordinates efforts to make the digitized 1950 US Census available for searching digitally as quickly as possible.
Posted on Monday, August 1, 2022 in General news -
PUL celebrates open research practices with Open Research Week
Princeton University Library’s (PUL) Open Research Week was designed to help students, researchers, and faculty tackle those lingering thoughts about upcoming projects by highlighting resources, tools, and services provided by PUL and our campus partners.
Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2022 in General news -
Mudd Library showcases history of Princeton through “Princeton 275” exhibition
The “Princeton 275” exhibition explores and reflects on all of these aspects and more from the University’s history. Currently on display at Mudd Manuscript Library for Princeton students, faculty, and staff, the exhibition features pieces dating back to the 1746 Charter of the College of New Jersey.
Posted on Monday, July 25, 2022 in Exhibitions, General news -
Yuan Li earns Chinese American Librarians Association President’s award
Yuan Li, Princeton University Library’s scholarly communications librarian, was recognized for her work with the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA), receiving the organization’s 2022 President’s Award.
Posted on Monday, July 18, 2022 in General news -
Emily Wild Presented at American Chemical Society Spring 2022 Conference
The presentation, which was attended by international chemistry librarians and information professionals, was part of the invited poster Sci-Mixer event and during the technical poster session titled “Chemical Information Across the Chemistry Enterprise.
Posted on Monday, July 18, 2022 in General news -
Princeton University Library incorporates Homosaurus vocabulary in item tagging
Princeton University Library (PUL) has adopted the use of the Homosaurus, a specialized vocabulary for describing LGBTQIA+ materials in libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions.
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in Anti-Racism & Social Justice, General news
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