Graduates, family, and friends gathered at Sterling Memorial Library to commemorate the special day with pictures inside and outside the library. Photos: Deborah Cannarella
Yale College seniors Sam Battles, Sarah Gannett, and Madeleine Stern received the prize for outstanding senior essays based on research in Yale Library special collections.
Established last year, Yale Library’s student advisory committee has provided input into library decision making throughout the pandemic and serves as a conduit for students to share their library-related questions and interests with staff.
Slideshow: Students in “Principles of Animation” visited the Film Archive in Sterling Library to view films in the new screening room and get a hands-on lesson in animation techniques.
What excites you about being on campus? Stop by the table in front of Sterling Memorial Library on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2-4 pm, to write your answer on a postcard. Contribute to the University Archive and receive a Yale Library giveaway!
University Archivist Michael Lotstein has reached out to document students’ experiences, thoughts, and feelings during the pandemic using surveys, websites, postcards, podcasts, and more.
In spite of ongoing pandemic-related challenges during the last year, the class of 2021 accomplished a wide range of original research projects using Yale University Library’s collections and resources. Six students wrote senior essays that were recognized with one of three annual library prizes.
