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Finals week: ASU Library is here to help

The end of another semester is upon us. As you get ready for finals week, remember, the ASU Library is here for you. Here are a few of the resources you have access to here at the library to help you finish the semester strong.  Reach out to Ask a Librarian If you get los...

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University Archives chronicles more than 140 years of Sun Devil history

From photos to video and audio recordings, administrative records, manuscripts, yearbooks, club information, and faculty and staff bios, the Arizona State University Archives chronicle approximately 140 years of school history — and at 7,200 linear feet, cover roughly the length of 24 Frank Kush Fie...

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Patent and Trademark Resource Center a one-stop shop for innovators and creators

A new service at the ASU Library is ready to inspire more inventors in Arizona. The Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) celebrated its designation by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Oct. 10 at Hayden Library on the ASU Tempe campus. The PTRC is part of a nationwide ...

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Library Day welcomes learners to gather, grow and thrive

Discover everything ASU Library has to offer the Sun Devil community! On Sept. 10 and 12, ASU students, faculty and staff are invited to visit ASU Library locations to explore engaging activities and valuable resources.  Learn about library services to support your academic journey and enhance your...

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Need help protecting your ideas? Reach out to the Patent and Trademark Resource Center

Arizona individuals and businesses now have additional access to specialized help with patent and trademark resources. Whether you are an inventor, entrepreneur or need to safeguard your brand, the Arizona State University community and members of the public can get support navigating a variety of r...

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Welcome to fall 2024, Sun Devils!

The fall semester is here and the ASU Library is excited to welcome you into our spaces! Whether this is your first semester or you are preparing to graduate, the ASU Library is here to help you succeed.  Find a library and your classes  Hayden Library, Noble Library and the Downtown Phoenix campu...

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Eugene D. Valentine Collection offers the joy and interactivity of pop-up books

Arizona State University’s Eugene D. Valentine Collection is a whimsical and cheery repository of approximately 800 pop-up books, but that doesn’t mean it should be taken lightly. Each book is considered an intricate work of art, with its designers spending untold hours bringing their paper-enginee...

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ASU collection preserves legacy of modern architects, buildings in the Southwest

Arizona has a complicated record when it comes to the preservation of historic structures. It’s a place that thirsts for development, regularly churning the old back into the earth so that something new can grow in its stead. However, some architectural gems have managed to dodge the wrecking ball o...

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Database Discovery: Find statistics and data-driven insights with Statista

Where can you find accurate statistics about world lithium reserves or which countries have the most TikTok users? ASU students, staff and faculty can find all sorts of facts and figures to fuel their research with Statista. Statista compiles statistics from a wide range of sources, provides data v...