Finding hidden text: Now you see me… Now you don’t
Posted November 30, 2016
While conducting research on slotted parchment bindings, Hesiodou tou Askraiou Erga kai Hemerai (Hesiod 1537) came to the attention of preservation staff. We could...Blog
Who is Northwestern University Press (and why should I care)?
Posted November 23, 2016
Founded in 1893, Northwestern University Press is dedicated to publishing works of enduring scholarly and cultural value, extending the university’s mission to a community...
Northwestern professor’s ‘artist’s book’ on display in Deering
Posted November 22, 2016
The Art Library has been spotlighting the research material produced by faculty in the Departments of Art History and Art Theory and Practice. Every other...
Know about Geography Week? There’s a map for that
Posted November 15, 2016
Nov. 13-19 is National Geography Awareness Week, and Northwestern Libraries is celebrating with workshops and playful activities that have become popular fixtures for students...
Books on the Move: A Message from the Dean of Libraries
Posted November 14, 2016
As we accommodate our growing collections and prepare over the next two years for the anticipated restoration of Deering Library, we continue to shift books...
“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....
Open House Chicago returns to Deering Library
Posted October 14, 2016
For the second year in a row, Northwestern University Libraries is excited to welcome architecture buffs and curious sightseers to Charles Deering Memorial Library...
Trove of Americana gifted to library now available
Posted October 11, 2016
Thanks to a major gift, the Northwestern community now has access to the contents of the Archive of Americana collection, a product of Readex,...
Library Go Trainers Are the Very Best
Posted October 7, 2016
The start of fall quarter is often one of the more difficult times of year. New students — both undergraduate and graduate alike are struggling to...