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University Librarian outlines next priorities in interview with Yale Daily News

February 26, 2025

Barbara Rockenbach, newly reappointed as the Stephen F. Gates ‘68 University Librarian, discusses future plans for Yale Library with Claire Nam of “Yale Daily News”

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Yale Library and Poorvu Center collaborate on AI literacy framework for faculty

March 10, 2025

The GAI Literacy Framework offers instructors guidance in designing courses and assignments to teach students how to work with artificial intelligence.

Library prepares for major technology upgrade to services platform in July

February 27, 2025

On July 9, Yale Library, together with the Lillian Goldman Law Library, will upgrade to a new library services platform called Alma. Here’s what users should expect.

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Seniors, submit your essay to win one of these three library prizes

April 24, 2023

Submit by May 1 and May 10 to win library prizes for oustanding senior essays based on research in Yale Library’s special collections.

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The library's top-ten-most-popular digital objects of 2023—so far

April 24, 2023

A cryptic manuscript, a seafarer’s journal, tarot cards, and a rare copy of a literary journal are among the library’s digitized objects that users most want to see.

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Clark Sisters add their stories to library’s collection of interviews with gospel greats

April 14, 2023

The First Ladies of Gospel add their voices to the Oral History of American Music Collection and the interdisciplinary program Music and the Black Church.

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Library staff supports young historians in Connecticut History Day regional contests

April 11, 2023

“I signed up to be a judge for Connecticut History Day because I saw it as a way to ‘give back’ to the New Haven community,” says librarian Roberta Dougherty.

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Eight writers awarded the 2023 Windham Campbell Prize for literary excellence

April 5, 2023

Now in its tenth year, the prestigious prize awards eight more poets, playwrights, fiction and nonfiction writers in recognition of their achievements.

Yale Library joins advocacy efforts for equitable access to e-resources

April 5, 2023

Yale Library staff members serve an active role in the Library Accessibility Alliance, which works to ensure equal access to all library users.

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GIS Support Services joins earthquake-relief efforts with mapathon training

April 4, 2023

Volunteers receive training in geospatial mapping for a wiki-style campaign to assist ongoing earthquake-relief efforts in Turkey and Syria .

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