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Kiev, Ukraine - January 11, 2016: Background of famous social media icons such as: Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Linkedin, Tumblr, Myspace and others, printed on paper.
In our uber-connected world of fast news 24/7, how can you tell the difference between fake news and serious reporting? Who better than the Libraries to help us all become better consumers of information! Get the facts here »

Last minute shopping tips

Bill Pederson discusses Books to Give
Need help finding a last-minute gift for that special someone? Check out four episodes of "Books to Give." Two of our curators offer recommendations on cookbooks and architectural books to give. We also have recommend books about Bob Dylan and Sherlock Holmes – two iconic and mysterious subjects perfect for snowy afternoon reading.
Check out all four episodes of Books to Give »

Recognizing excellence

Del Reed
The librarians at the University of Minnesota provide extraordinary and individualized service to a vast and varied community of students and faculty. But who are they? What motivates them? Why did they become librarians? Meet Del Reed and find out.

Event highlight: A Feast of Words featuring Erika Lee

Erika Lee
As immigration continues to be a central issue in the U.S. and globally, award-winning author Erika Lee tells the forgotten history of the first global “immigration crisis” when Asian immigration sparked international debates, race riots, and new restriction laws around the world.

Thursday, January 26, 2017
5:00 p.m. – Doors open
5:30 p.m. – Dinner seating
6:15 p.m. – Program begins

Campus Club, Coffman Memorial Union

Buy tickets at z.umn.edu/FeastofWords or call 612-626-7788.

UPCOMING EVENTS


Hidden Human Computers Book Launch
Reading and Conversation with Duchess Harris

Saturday, January 14, 2017, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Science Museum of Minnesota
More info & directions

FRIENDS FORUM: A SERIES FOR CURIOUS MINDS
A Feast of Words featuring Erika Lee

The First ‘Global Immigration Crisis’: History and Contemporary Issues
Thursday, January 26; Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Campus Club, Coffman Memorial Union
More info & tickets

CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT DIVERSITY AND JUSTICE
Out of the Studio and into the Streets: Using Design Thinking to Advance Equity and Sustainability
Friday, January 27, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120
More info & live streaming

FIRST FRIDAYS SERIES
Researchers and the Swedish East India Company: A Love Story
Whiskey and Vice: Uncovering Jewish Criminals

Friday, February 3, Refreshments at 11:45 a.m.; Presentations at noon
Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120
More info & directions

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE EVENTS

 

Exhibit highlight: Medical Exchanges

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Medical Exchanges: Mapping the Human Body in Japan and China
 
On view for the first time, the texts in this fascinating exhibition from the collections of the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine provide a unique and richly illustrated history of early modern medical knowledge and healing in Japan and China.

Through July 14, 2017

Wangensteen Historical Library
University of Minnesota, 568 Diehl Hall

Hours & directions »

CURRENT EXHIBITS


The Bembos of Venice: Merchants, Diplomats, and a Knight of Malta
Through January 13, 2017
Wilson Library, fourth floor, T.R. Anderson Gallery
Hours & directions

Framing Humanity Past and Present
Through March 24, 2017
Elmer L. Andersen Library Gallery
Hours & directions

Medical Exchanges: Mapping the Human Body in Japan and China
Through July 14, 2017
Wangensteen Historical Library
Hours & directions

Sticks, Straw, and Mud: Jewish Settlers in the Upper Midwest
Through January 27, 2017
Elmer L. Andersen Library, Atrium
Gallery Hours & directions

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPCOMING EXHIBITS

 
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