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Leaders in education open access journal publishing

This year’s Open Access Week theme, Who Owns Our Knowledge? is fitting considering the present moment, when commercial interests and backlash to diversity and inclusion initiatives threaten to widen a...

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‘Read for Your Rights’ during Banned Books Week

For centuries, books have been challenged or banned because of their content or ideas. These ongoing actions raise concerns about access to information and intellectual freedom for both learners and e...

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Find your place at ASU Library on Library Day

Explore all the ways ASU Library can support you this semester. Stop by any ASU Library location on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for activities, resources and fun giveaways designed to ...

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Help your students save with Course Resource Services

ASU Library understands the challenges that faculty, instructors and course designers encounter when preparing their courses. Between juggling multiple course tools, considering the increased cost of ...

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Welcome to fall 2025

The fall semester is here, and the ASU Library is ready to support your success! Whether you’re learning online or on campus, discover just some of the many resources and tools the library offers to h...

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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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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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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 ...

A collage of six book covers including "Recitatif," "The Seven Year Slip," "It's Kind of a Funny Story," "The Song of Achilles," "The Paranormal Ranger," and "The Spiderwick Chronicles."

Discover your next favorite read during National Library Week

Millions of people across the country visit their libraries every week. What’s the draw? Everything. National Library Week takes place from April 6 to 12 and is a perfect time to explore everything th...