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Sterling Library reopens Andrews Study Room and invites students to suggest further enhancements

October 23, 2025
The Andrews Study Room (SML 215), closed for renovation in June, reopened for study and browsing on Oct. 22. The library is seeking student suggestions for a second phase of the project.
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Lewis Walpole Library is accepting applications for on-site fellowships and grants through Nov. 1

October 22, 2025
Scholars can apply for four-week visiting fellowships or two-week travel grants to research the collections of 18th-century British graphic art at Lewis Walpole Library.
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New exhibition featuring artists’ books celebrates the versatility of the form

October 21, 2025
“Unfolding Events: Exploring the Past and Present in Artists‘ Books” is on view at Beinecke Library through March 1.
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Library partners with publishers to open access to humanities research

October 21, 2025
Four new humanities publishers expand Yale Library’s efforts to open access to scholarly resources.
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University Librarian shares plans in interview with Yale Alumni Association

October 10, 2025
University Librarian Barbara Rockenbach recently spoke with Alison Cole ’99, executive director of the Yale Alumni Association, for a segment in the ongoing series “Afternoons with Alison.”
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Three staff members recognized by peers for their achievements and contributions

October 8, 2025
Amauri Serrano, Charles Riley, and Kim Copenhaver all received special recognition for their contributions to their professional communities.
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New exhibitions open with fanfare and a flurry of media attention

October 3, 2025
The two new exhibitions that have just opened at Beinecke Library—“Textured Stories: The Chrimen Books of Modern Japan” and “Unfolding Events: Exploring Past and Present in Artists’ Books”—have already received coverage in more than 20 magazines and newspapers.
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