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University Archives Alumni: Where Are They Now?

Through the Carnegie Mellon University Archives, CMU students with a passion for primary sources and collective memory can dive into the intellectual, cultural, and administrative history of the university, exploring the past and investigating how it informs the present moment. We checked in with 2024 Dietrich College graduate Nancy Zuo, who frequently interacted with the Archives during her time as an undergraduate, to see where that passion has taken her post-graduation.

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Libraries Year in Reflection 2024-2025

This year, the first “Libraries Year in Reflection” captures stories, impacts, and achievements from the University Libraries, CMU’s destination for discovery on campus. From collaborative teams who work across disciplines to elevate every stage of the research cycle, to transformative support that allows us to add an edge of excellence to our critical work, this annual publication highlights the successes of the past year and looks to exciting opportunities ahead as we continue to build a library of the future.

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Spotlight: Ryan Splenda

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 Economics Librarian Ryan Splenda a few questions about his work, to find out more about the inspiration behind his contributions to the campus community.

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Data & Code Support Team Builds Research Skills Across Campus

The University Libraries offers a variety of resources to help the CMU community master coding in open source programming languages and common data science tools, from workshops to recorded lessons available on YouTube. For those in need of more specialized assistance, students, staff, and faculty can also schedule virtual or in-person consultations with the Data & Code Support team.

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Welcome, Alex Daniels, Digital Archivist

Please join us in welcoming Alex Daniels to the Carnegie Mellon University Libraries as Digital Archivist. Prior to joining the Libraries, Alex was earning his Master’s in Information Sciences and working as a graduate intern for NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. We asked Alex, who uses he/him/his pronouns, a few questions about himself and his plans for his new role.

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Meet the Libraries’ Student Workers

At the University Libraries, many students are part of the team that keeps facilities open and services available for the CMU community. These students staff the circulation desks at both Hunt and Sorrells libraries, serve as Stacks Assistants, assist the University Archives and the Sustainability Initiative with processing collections and engaging in outreach, and more. Please join us in celebrating some of the talented students on our team this summer.

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Spotlight: Kelly Woessner

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 Organizational Development Manager Kelly Woessner a few questions about her work, to find out more about the inspiration behind her contributions to the campus community.

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Building Momentum Through Mentorship

When Research and Data Services Librarian Alfredo González-Espinoza arrived at Carnegie Mellon University Libraries, he was excited to find his place in the new environment — and a little nervous, too. As a newly appointed faculty librarian, he was stepping into his first faculty role. And while he was ready for the challenge, he knew that navigating the unfamiliar landscape would require new skills and knowledge.

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