Library news
ASU geology grad aims to inspire students with ‘stories from the land’
When you meet Elishua Shepherd (Diné), you quickly realize he has left a lasting mark on the ASU community. From his role as a student worker in the Labriola National American Indian Data Center to re...
First-generation grad wants to give back to the community, one smile at a time
Natalie Robles Cervantes’ mom always told her that a smile goes a long way in building your confidence. Making people feel good about their smiles is something Cervantes holds onto as she pursues her ...
Tech meets tradition: One PhD’s mission to preserve Indigenous memory
In a digital world where stories are easily shared but not always protected, Alycia de Mesa (Apache of Chihuahua) asked: How can Indigenous traditional knowledge be preserved without losing community ...
Finals week: ASU Library is here to help
The end of the spring semester is here and finals are around the corner. Do you need help with final research papers or a place to study? Here are a few of the extraordinary resources you have access...
Map of the Month: May 2025
From the San Francisco peaks to the banks of the Salt River, Arizona is arguably one of the most breathtaking states in the continental U.S. While many people carry generalized ideas about the physica...
Therapy animals bring calm and connection to ASU Library
The end of the semester can be a stressful time for many students. From research projects and final papers to exams and moving or graduating, it can quickly add up. Offering therapy animals at the lib...
Map of the Month: April 2025
The United States and Canada have a long shared history and strong cultural and political ties. They existed together as part of British America until the independence of the Thirteen Colonies in 1783...
Arizona Boarding Schools: Labriola National American Indian Data Center Archives
American Indian Boarding School History The American Indian Boarding School is a dark, detrimental history against Native American children and communities to eradicate Native American’s livelihood,...
Passover Haggadot at ASU Library
The Passover Haggadah (Haggadot, in plural) is a fundamental text in the long history of Jewish religious and cultural life. As such, it is the most published work of all Jewish books ever since it wa...