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Map of the Month: July 2025

Welcome to our July 2025 Map of the Month! This month's map, Manhattan New York, by Unique Media Incorporated, is one that at first glance may seem like an ordinary artistic depiction of a city. Howev...

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Outstanding ASU Library student employees honored for service

Every day, student employees across ASU Library locations greet patrons, teach new skills and build a supportive community for students, faculty and staff. In recognition of their outstanding work, th...

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Xwi7xwa Library models Indigenous approaches to research and data sovereignty

A special guest post by 2025 Open Scholarship Intern, Riqué Duhamell Escobedo, on indigenous-led academic libraries, community-centered research approaches, and traditional knowledge sharing. ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Portrait of Natalie Robles in front of the game section at the Downtown Phoenix campus Library

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 ...

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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 ...

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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...