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Labriola Center recognized by American Libraries Magazine

The Labriola Center is one of 15 libraries recognized in the American Libraries’ 2025 Library Design Showcase.

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Map of the Month: August 2025

Lima was founded by the Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro in a fertile river valley in 1535. In 1542, it was made the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru. Lima is the capital and largest city in P...

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Labriola Center announces 2025 National Book Award winner

A groundbreaking book examining the overlooked legacy of "redface" in American theater is being recognized for its contributions to Indigenous scholarship. “Redface: Race, Performance, and Indigeneit...

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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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The Art of Photography: Perspectives from ASU Library staff

Photographs have the power to capture memories, life, love and people. Photography allows people to visually record the places they come from and the places they’ve been. Whether a quick snapshot usi...

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Map of the Month: July 2025

Welcome to our July 2025 Map of the Month! This month's map, Manhattan New York, by Unique Media Incorporated, is one that at first glance may seem like an ordinary artistic depiction of a city. Howev...

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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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Xwi7xwa Library models Indigenous approaches to research and data sovereignty

A special guest post by 2025 Open Scholarship Intern, Riqué Duhamell Escobedo, on indigenous-led academic libraries, community-centered research approaches, and traditional knowledge sharing. ...

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Map of the Month: May 2025

From the San Francisco peaks to the banks of the Salt River, Arizona is arguably one of the most breathtaking states in the continental U.S. While many people carry generalized ideas about the physica...