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U Libraries make front page news
Umbra: Search African American History, an online search tool developed by Libraries staff, recently enjoyed front page coverage in the June 28 edition of the StarTribune. Check out UmbraSearch.org for over 400,000 items from more than 1000 U.S. archives, libraries, and museums.
Pictured above: Headline and lead photo from the June 28, 2016 StarTribune article about Umbra. |
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An adventure you won’t want to miss
Visit the exciting new exhibit, The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes. Stroll four “rooms” of art and artifacts in Elmer L. Andersen Library. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with hours extended to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Really – this is a must see!
Pictured above: Seed art depicting Sherlock Holmes is one of many unique pieces from the Sherlock Holmes Collection on display at the exhibit. |
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Match made in booklover's heaven
Spice up your summer reading bookshelf with this special service. Just fill out the form at z.umn.edu/bookmatch and let our team of “book matchmakers” send you a list of three suggested titles drawn from the Libraries’ collections in three to four business days! A whopping 268 readers have used the service this summer.
Photo by Maria Soroka, 3rd Place, 2015 Student Photo Contest. |
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Tretter Collection honored
The Tretter Collection received a prestigious award from the American Library Association: the inaugural Newlen-Symons Award for Excellence in Serving the GLBT Community. Nominees were judged based on innovation, impact, sustainability, and advocacy. Congratulations to Curator Lisa Vecoli and staff for this significant achievement!
Pictured above: Kris Kiesling, Director of Archives and Special Collections, accepts the Newlen-Symons Award on behalf of the Tretter Collection. |
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Event highlight: Voting Rights Event
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Lake Harriet United Methodist Church will host a screening of the film Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot, followed by a panel discussion on the erosion of voting rights in the United States.
In addition, Cecily Marcus, Curator for the Givens Collection of African American Literature, will host a table in the foyer to demonstrate UmbraSearch.org.
Wednesday, July 20, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Lake Harriet United Methodist Church
More info »
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Exhibit highlight: The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes
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Not everyone is perfect, including the world’s most famous consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes. This exhibition highlights some of Mr. Holmes’ mishaps, described by Dr. Watson and others, through art, artifacts, parodies, pastiches, and other “unofficial” adventures from the Sherlock Holmes Collections.
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Through September 30, 2016
Elmer L. Andersen Library Gallery
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CURRENT EXHIBITS
Knights, Memory, & the Siege of 1565
An Exhibition on the 450th Anniversary of the Great Siege of Malta
Through August 19, 2016
Wilson Library, T. R. Anderson Gallery
Hours & directions
The Landscape Legacy of Dan Kiley
Through July 22, 2016
Architecture & Landscape Architecture Library, 210 Rapson Hall
Hours & directions
The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes
Through September 30, 2016
Elmer L. Andersen Library Gallery
Hours & directions
Yoga ON and OFF the wall: deepening the connections with mindfulness, friendship & nature
Through July 31, 2016
Bio-Medical Library, Diehl Hall
Hours & directions
UPCOMING EXHIBIT – GLBT History Pavilion at Twin Cities Pride
June 25 and 26, 2016
Loring Park Community Arts Center
Hours & directions
Visit our website for upcoming exhibits »
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The Friends of the Libraries is a vibrant group that combines advocacy for the Libraries with an exciting outreach program celebrating a love of books, authors, knowledge, and curiosity.
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