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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 succe...

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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 consid...

A zoom in on the 1969 "Space Age" of the Tucson, Arizona Vicinity, centered on Tucson.

Map of the Month: July 2024

Project Gemini was the precursor to the famous Apollo program. The main goal of Project Gemini was to support the Apollo program’s main mission: Putting a man on the moon. Developing orbital maneuvers...

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Labriola Blog: June - August 2024

Labriola Center Highlights from June 2024 As summer comes to a close, the Labriola Center wants to share some events that took place over at Hayden Library, such as Emerging Beyond Colonization and ...

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LGBTQ+ Studies Collection a repository rich in legacy

Arizona State University’s LGBTQ+ Studies Collection isn’t just a repository for historically underrepresented communities; it’s a celebration of resistance and survival. The collection, located withi...

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Memory Keepers Fellowship 2024: Myacedes Miller

About the Memory Keepers Fellowship: This blog post series is a part of the Memory Keepers Fellowship program, a project partnered between ASU’s Community Driven Archive Initiative and the Labriola C...

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Should we believe innocent looks or statistics? Explaining P-Value

Should you believe innocent looks or statistics? I hope you side with statistics after reading this blog. Otherwise it would mean I have failed as an educator. Well, one day I came home and found my d...

Portrait of Natalie Robles and Ariana Cecelic, 2024 spring LibAid Award recipients

Two library student employees receive awards for exceptional service

ASU Library is thrilled to announce the spring 2024 Tomalee Doan LibAid for Student Success award recipients. Natalie Robles from the Downtown Phoenix campus Library received first place and Ariana Ce...

A section of the topographic map of the Touggourt area, focused on the town itself.

Map of the Month: June 2024

Our previous Map of the Month (May 2024) came with a surprise, as it was hiding a secret. This month, let’s explore the mystery found hiding underneath the canvas backing of the previous map. It can b...