From the Monster on the Knoll to the Library of the Future
Posted January 22, 2020
On January 19, 1970, a new chapter began in Northwestern’s history: the opening of the new University Library building. Today and tomorrow we look...Blog
Apply for an Open Educational Resources Development Grant
Posted January 13, 2020
Written by Chris Diaz, Digital Publishing Librarian Updated March 9, 2020: The deadline for the grant application has been extended to March 20, 2020....
Productive and Enjoyable Harmony between Man and His Environment: 50 Years of the National Environmental Policy Act
Posted January 9, 2020
Signed into law in January 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, was a response to the growing public concern through the 1960s...
The Aggregate: Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
Posted January 7, 2020
Anne Zald serves as Northwestern’s Social Science Data Librarian (and also our Government Information Librarian). She supports faculty and students in their social science...
Who’d ‘a Thought It! From Radio to Stage with “Clara, Lu ‘n’ Em”
Posted December 11, 2019
On Dec 3, 2019, a new black-box theater space in Northwestern’s Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts was dedicated. The new theater’s dedication coincides...
“On the Same Terms”: Women and Academics at Northwestern
Posted November 26, 2019
As we begin to see the light at the end of the first-quarter tunnel, and to prepare for Winter Quarter classes, let’s take a ...
The Aggregate: ICPSR
Posted November 19, 2019
Anne Zald is Northwestern’s Social Science Data Librarian (and also our Government Information Librarian). She helps both faculty and students find sources for their...
Ira Silverman Railroad Menu Collection
Posted November 1, 2019
Railroad dining car service was introduced in the second half of the 19th century. At its height, passengers could expect to choose from several...
How OER Eliminates the Cost and Copyright Barriers of Textbooks
Posted October 16, 2019
By Chris Diaz, Digital Publishing Librarian According to the Northwestern Student Finance Office, Northwestern students are likely to spend more than $1,600 per year...