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A Heartfelt History

Dr. C. Walton Lillehei, 1955

The University of Minnesota has a long history of researching, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the heart. From Ancel Keys to C. Walton Lillehei, these pioneers have saved countless thousands of lives. Learn more in a fascinating online exhibit.

Pictured above: Dr. C. Walton Lillehei, 1955.


So many books…

Ebooks Minnesota website screenshot

…so little time. It’s every reader’s lament, but now you can access over 2,000 books from six Minnesota publishers any time, regardless of how many other readers are using the book. Ebooks Minnesota is open to all individuals and libraries within Minnesota’s borders. And it’s free! Welcome EbooksMN.org into your home, brought to you by Minitex.

Pictured above: A view of the Ebooks Minnesota website.


Color us happy

An image from the collection that copied and made available for coloring

When the Wangensteen Historical Library participated in a week-long coloring fest on social media, they had no idea of the outcome. Turns out, it was by far the #1 blog post for the U of M Libraries. But don’t despair, you can still bring out your inner artist. Download the complete coloring book drawn from early illustrated rare books.

Pictured above: An image selected from the collections in the Wangensteen Historical Library and made available as a copy for the #ColorOurCollections campaign.


Want to organize your life?

GLBT Pride and Justice For All, poster from 1998

Easy … just check out ‘How I Work’, an interview series about the productivity tools and tips that people across campus use to keep on track. And you can too! Start here »

Pictured above: Photo of Becky Strauss’ workspace from the series ‘How I Work.’


Event highlight: Celebration of the Whittington Press and Archives

Whittington Press exhibit image

Join us for a presentation by noted British fine press printer John Randle plus an exhibit of journals and books printed by renowned letterpress publisher Whittington Press, whose archives are now a part of the Libraries Special Collections.

 

Thursday, March 31, 7:00 p.m.
Wilson Library, Fourth Floor
Directions & parking »

 

Reserve your spot »

Pictured above: Artwork for the exhibit has been created by Exhibit Designer Darren Terpstra.


UPCOMING EVENTS

Film Screening
Disability Liberated: Mourn the Dead and Fight Like Hell for the Living

Sponsored by the Critical Disability Studies Collaborative
Tuesday, March 22, 5:00 p.m.
Walter Library, Room 101
More info & directions

Naomi C. Chase Lecture on Children’s Literature
Wednesday, March 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120
More info & reservations

Celebration of the Whittington Press and Archives
Thursday, March 31, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Wilson Library, Fourth Floor
More info & reservations

Rutherford Aris Memorial Lecture in Medieval Communication Technologies
Thursday, March 31, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120
More info & reservations

2015-2016 First Fridays Series
That’s Snot Funny!

Presented by the Children’s Literature Research Collections
Friday, April 1, Refreshments at 11:45 a.m.; Presentation at noon
Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120
More info & directions

The Children’s Theatre Company at 50 … The Magic Continues
Wednesday, April 6, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120
More info & reservations

The Map Thief
Wednesday, April 13, 7:00 p.m. with a reception and book signing at 8:00 p.m.
Wilson Library, Fourth Floor
More info & reservations

7th Annual Pankake Poetry Reading, featuring Ray Gonzalez
Thursday, April 14, 2016, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. with reception to follow
Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120
More info & reservations

Visit our website for more events »


Exhibit highlight: The Children’s Theatre Company at 50

CTC at 50 image

The Performing Arts Archives celebrates the Children’s Theatre Company’s 50th Anniversary Season with a look inside the company’s groundbreaking history of iconic productions, international touring, community partnerships, and educational programming.

Read More »

 

February 15 through May 27, 2016
Elmer L. Andersen Library Gallery
Gallery hours »

Pictured above: Artwork for the exhibit has been created by Exhibit Designer Darren Terpstra.


CURRENT EXHIBITS

America’s First Gay Marriage
Through April 29, 2016
Elmer L. Andersen Library Atrium Gallery
Hours & directions

Bodies and Spirits: Health and the History of Fermentation and Distillation
Through May 31, 2016
Wangensteen Historical Library, 568 Diehl Hall
Hours & directions

The Children’s Theatre Company at 50 … The Magic Continues
Through May 27, 2016
Elmer L. Andersen Library Gallery
Hours & directions

In Celebration of the Whittington Press
Through May 13, 2016
Wilson Library, fourth floor, T.R. Anderson Gallery
Hours & directions

Visit our website for upcoming exhibits »


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