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University of Michigan Dean of Libraries, University Librarian. Connecting for broader impact. Persistence of vision was taken.
Ann Arbor, Mi
Joined August 2011
U-M Clements Library commemorates 250th anniversary of Thomas Paine’s ‘Common Sense’
news.umich.edu
In 2026, going viral refers to a piece of content spreading rapidly across the internet and into common parlance, becoming a widespread sensation or defining a cultural moment. In early 1776, Thomas...
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TODAY, Feb 19, head to the Hatcher Library, 4-6pm, for Third Thursdays at the Library. Today's open houses encompass a rare Japanese scroll, snowy maps, papyri and early books with Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, and children's books from around the world. https://t.co/Z7ZzqhkAAY
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Can't get enough of the Winter Olympics? Stop by @umichlibrary the Clark Map Library this Third Thursday to learn more about the history of winter sports in MI. Go for Gold! Snowy Maps for the Winter Olympics
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.@UMichLSA professor Tabbye Chavous and @UMichEducation professor Carla O’Connor have been elected to the @NAEduc. They are among the 19 distinguished education scholars and leaders elected to the academy this year. https://t.co/gXI0wKTI59
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"Mad at School" author Dr. Margaret Price will be speaking on campus about the Exploring the Politics of Disability, Accompaniment, and Collective Accountability. Register to attend or view the livestream! https://t.co/u8BJUhttoh
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Did you know that the Clark Library has an extensive collection of Meiji period (1868-1912) maps of Japan like this one? This relief map of Tokyo includes drawings of tourist attractions and an address guide. #MapMonday
https://t.co/VqpP8sNvdC
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1/24: The Penny Stamps Speaker Series brings a conversation between artist and writer Julie Ault and archivist Julie Herrada (curator of the Labadie Collection at U-M Library). Join us for The Protest Archive: A Conversation on Advocacy, Art, and Dissent: https://t.co/QfMF2mdhgz
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Another story about how it all starts in the library. (You have to listen to the story rather than read the shortened article to hear that part) Also, music is a peace agent! If you need a pick me up, this is such a lovely listen.
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Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves is retiring from the stage after a last performance as Maria in the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess at the Metropolitan Opera, and looking ahead to directing and mentoring.
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On Thursday, Dr. Smith will explore various connected moments in the lead up, course, and aftermath of the American Revolution and emergence of the rum industry. Invention of Rum in a Era of Revolution @UMichLibrary
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The Michigan Association of State Universities announced that U-M Dearborn and Flint will join the Michigan Assured Admission Pact. https://t.co/PvILtJwomD
michigandaily.com
The Michigan Association of State Universities announced that U-M Dearborn and Flint will join the Michigan Assured Admission Pact.
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Looking forward to Monday's MLK Symposium and our event featuring Brian Jones, senior director of reading and engagement at the New York Public Library who will talk about how the study of Black history impacts everyone! Join us!
1/19: Brian Jones, New York Public Library, talks about how the study of Black history challenges our understanding of race, nation, and the stories we tell about who we are. Attend in person (Michigan Union) or via Zoom. #MLKDay
https://t.co/H1zoE8nyAb
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There's another Third Thursday in the Hatcher Library this week, 4-6pm. Open houses encompass map highlights and new acquisitions, three centuries of Chinese martial arts fiction, coffee and tea around the world, and book cloth such as textile bindings. https://t.co/Z7ZzqhkAAY
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Description and metadata make everything else in a library work. We are grateful to the Busch family for their gift to honor Betty Jean and support the on-the-job learning and employment of students who support @UMichLibrary's cataloging workflows.
blogs.lib.umich.edu
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This is a great article on @UMichLibrary's new acquisition. Thrilled to have Screen Arts Maverick and Maker, Lawrence Kasdan's papers for @UMich students and faculty to use in their studies!
We're thrilled to announce acquisition of the papers of screenwriter and director Lawrence Kasdan, adding them to our Screen Arts Mavericks and Makers Collection. Kasdan is the most successful filmmaker ever to have graduated from @UMich. https://t.co/gH5Mxvj0mv
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It's #GivingTuesday! Join us in supporting student wellness initiatives at @UMichLibrary through Wellness Unleashed.
maizeraise.umich.edu
Donate to the Library's campaign to support student wellbeing and therapy dogs!
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New From Authors Alliance: An Interview with Kate McCready (BTAA) and Charles Watkinson (UM) About the Big Ten Open Books Program https://t.co/A4wEEcDdvj
#scholcomm #libraries @auths_alliance #openbooks @UofMPress @BigTenAcademic
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Have you ever heard of Piri Reis' World Map? Created by the Ottoman cartographer Piri Reis in 1513, this map is one of the oldest known geographical depictions of the Americas. On this #MapMonday, learn more about other examples of Islamic mapping: https://t.co/6wk3gMIDPY
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Glad to be part of a community that will be mapping Diamond Open Access publishing to provide actionable recommendations in support of sustainable, non-commercial scholarly publishing. @BigTenAcademic @CalDigLib @wearelyrasis
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It's Third Thursday at @umichlibrary! I had no idea that kit-house company Aladdin was out of Bay City. Learn more at The Michigan Kit-House Industry: Not Just a Flash in the Pan
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