Supporting international education through global collections
Posted November 18, 2020
Since 2013, Northwestern University has recognized International Education Week as a time to honor the increased representation of international students on campus, as well...
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The legacy of Dr. King in our Distinctive Collections
Posted January 21, 2019
Every well-stocked library has a shelf—perhaps many shelves—dedicated to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From biographies to the man’s...
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Fair play: coloring books and copyright
Posted February 8, 2018
By Liz Hamilton, Copyright Librarian, and Rachel Cole, Transportation Public Services Librarian Coloring books are said to have benefits that include reductions in stress, anxiety,...
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The Revolution Will Be Archived: The 1960s at Northwestern
Posted November 30, 2017
The fall 2017 issue of Footnotes marks Northwestern University Libraries’ declaration about becoming center for study of the 1960s. Read the full issue here....
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Farewell to Archives Month 2017
Posted October 31, 2017
Like the barrage of light and sound that ends a 4th of July fireworks display, Distinctive Collections is topping off Archives Month with an...
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Archives Month: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies
Posted October 20, 2017
It’s National Archives Month! But you knew that, right? Chicago Collections and the Chicago Area Archivists have adopted the theme of “Hidden Stories” for...
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“Architecture in Africa” Exhibit in the Herskovits Library
Posted October 26, 2016
The Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies invites you to visit “Architecture in Africa,” our new exhibit in 5 East for fall quarter....
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Summer Exhibit: “Active Learning about Africa for Kids”
Posted July 27, 2016
“Active Learning about Africa for Kids” is the Herskovits Library’s new exhibit for Summer 2016. This selection of materials for and about African children highlights our...
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