Library news
'Beyond the Bookshelf' event explores the journey of belonging
On the afternoon of March 31, the ASU Library launched a new series of programs, “Beyond the Bookshelf” bringing ASU authors and librarians in conversation together. Pardis Mahdavi was the first autho...
Labriola Center hosts celebrations for Indigenous Culture Week
From film screenings to mindful art making to book talks, Indigenous Culture Week (ICW) is shaping up to be a time to create, reflect and be inspired. The Labriola National American Indian Data Center...
A look inside the 10th Annual March Mammal Madness tournament
Modeled after NCAA March Madness basketball, March Mammal Madness — created by ASU anthropologist Katie Hinde — pits animals against each other to see who comes out on top. Since its inception, the 10...
Expanding spaces and faces at the Labriola Center
“We’re back. And it's really just a starting point.” —Alex Soto (Tohono O’odham) In the eight months since becoming Director, Alex Soto has been growing, cultivating and leading the ASU Library’s Lab...
Help Community-Driven Archives preserve diverse stories
For too long, most people have not been able to have their stories and history reflected in archives. “Seeing yourself in history, probably for the first time, and then reflecting on it leads to perso...
Support student success at the library
Student workers are the force and face of the ASU Library. More than 200 student workers across seven library locations serve the ASU community each day, contributing to the success and impact of univ...
March Mammal Madness celebrates science, storytelling and simulated animal combat
If you have ever wondered who would win in a fight between a kangaroo and a red squirrel, you’re not alone. Modeled after NCAA March Madness in basketball, March Mammal Madness (MMM) is an annual tour...
ASU Library event celebrates life of Black professor, community influencer
On Feb. 21 the ASU Library hosted an event to celebrate the J. Eugene Grigsby Jr. Papers, the first archive to join the library’s Black Collections, recently created as part of the university’s LIFT (...
New Design-Justice Collection highlights underrepresented voices in design
The new Design Justice-Diversity Collection at the Design and the Arts Library is dedicated to curating an equitable and accessible collection of resources in service of our diverse learning community...