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The “Like, Totally Transformative” exhibit in the Hunt Library Gallery used the Tartan student newspaper to paint a picture of life on campus in the 1980s. To tell that story, the exhibit team relied on the work of the Digitization Lab, which spent nearly twelve years bringing the university's student history online.

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Spotlight: Jimmy McKee

At the University Libraries, faculty and staff bring diverse backgrounds and interests to their roles, elevating the Libraries’ culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and lifelong learning and curiosity. We asked Business and Entrepreneurship Librarian Jimmy McKee a few questions about their work, to find out more about the inspiration behind their contributions to the campus community.

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DEI Book Display: Indigenous Americas

This November, the Diversity Book Display's theme will be Indigenous Americas. This term refers to those who inhabited the Americas before European colonization in the 15th century.

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OFAI And Heinz College Team Up on a New Open-Source AI Curriculum

Open Forum for AI (OFAI) is working with Heinz College and the NobleReach Foundation to develop an open-source AI curriculum tailored specifically to the needs of public sector and OFAI member institutions. Its creation affirms OFAI’s commitment to advancing ethical and accessible approaches to AI by empowering the public with the tools they need to harness AI for the common good.

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From the Archives: Historic Physics and Mathematics Research Preserved

Physics professor Zener, along with his colleague, mathematics professor Richard Duffin, influenced a generation of scientists and mathematicians during their tenure at CMU — from Nobel Prize winners and Wolf Prize winners to department heads. Through their own work, they revolutionized operations research and modern electronics, kickstarting the discipline of geometric programming and laying the foundation for countless new fields and future innovations.

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New Open Access Journal Eligibility Checker

CMU Libraries is excited to announce a new tool to search journals for Open Access support. The Libraries has Open Access agreements with various publishers. This new platform can help authors to navigate the agreements and search for journals in one space. Authors can also see if their journal is instead eligible for the Libraries APC funds.

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New Course Teaches Core Skills at Carnegie Mellon

Carnegie Mellon University has introduced a new course, Core@CMU, that helps undergraduates develop the skills that serve as a foundation for their education at the university. The course is a 3-unit, semester-long requirement for all undergraduates. It is asynchronous and can be completed entirely online, allowing for flexibility and ease of access.

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CMU Alumni in Horror

George Romero isn't the only CMU alumni to be involved in horror films and television. We put together a short list of our favorites to enjoy this spooky season. Stop by the Video Collection room on the 2nd floor of Hunt Library to check out these and other horror movies.

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GIS Day 2024: Sustainable Communities and Technologies

Join the CMU Libraries Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services team on Wednesday, November 20 for “GIS Day 2024: Sustainable Communities and Technologies” to celebrate the positive impact of GIS applications. The Libraries is hosting a day-long symposium exploring the connections between GIS, spatial inquiry, and sustainability.

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Spotlight: Talia Perry

At the University Libraries, faculty and staff bring diverse backgrounds and interests to their roles, elevating the Libraries’ culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and lifelong learning and curiosity. We asked Digital Projects and Publishing Specialist Talia Perry a few questions about her work, to find out more about the inspiration behind her contributions to the campus community.