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Finals week: ASU Library is here to help

The end of the 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 many resources you have access to at the ASU Lib...

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Library Game Jam showcases student creativity and innovation

Learn how students used library resources to create interactive experiences and games at the inaugural event hosted in collaboration with the Video Game Development Club with a reflection by STEM Libr...

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Learn how to find ASU Library primary resources

Searching for archival materials and primary sources can often feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to start. ASU Library’s archives tutorial helps demystify the process and provides ...

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Ragsdale Family Papers reveal rich history of Black leadership and impact in Arizona

Civil rights advocates. Business owners. Community leaders. There are not enough words to describe the many hats Lincoln and Eleanor Ragsdale wore in their lifetimes.The Ragsdale family shaped Phoenix...

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ASU Library launches new Open Access Publishing Fund for ASU authors

ASU Library is pleased to announce the launch of the ASU Open Access Publishing Fund. This fund is designed to support ASU authors who wish to make their scholarly articles freely available immediatel...

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Save time, stay organized: Citation strategies for graduate writing

In a recent Grad15 webinar, ASU librarian Matthew Ogborn introduced graduate students to citation management tools and offered practical strategies for integrating them into academic research. The ses...

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Welcome to spring 2026

Happy New Year, Sun Devils! Welcome to 2026 and a new semester. Whether you are new to ASU or ready to graduate this semester, here are a few resources to help you meet your goals. Give your research...

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To understand the present, we must study the past

And to study the past, we must have access to as much material as possible. This includes primary sources like manuscripts and material objects, but also the scholarship and ancestries of thought that...

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Expanding open access in the humanities, education and beyond

What if a university’s research wasn’t locked behind paywalls? Through open-access publishing, researchers and scholars can make their work available to everyone. Open access removes barriers to impo...