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Labriola National American Indian Data Center turns 30
On April 1, 1993, the Labriola National American Indian Data Center was created within the Arizona State University Library to serve as a national repository of Native American documents and materials and to provide access to this information through computer databases. Now in its 30th year, the Ind...
ASU Black Collections symposium reimagines, centers communities in archives
A new archival repository within Arizona State University's Community-Driven Archives (CDA) Initiative will host a two-day hybrid symposium on Thursday, April 20, at Hayden Library on the Tempe campus and Saturday, April 22, at Burton Barr Central Library in downtown Phoenix. The Black Memory and ...
ASU Library exhibit honors work of former ASU art professor
In September 2019, Shannon Walker got a phone call from two faculty members in the Arizona State University Art Building. They told Walker there were boxes collecting dust in a storage area, and asked if she wanted to come over and look at what was inside the boxes before they cleared the room out....
March Mammal Madness tournament celebrates decade of science engagement
The world’s most popular simulated animal tournament is back for another year of exciting matchups. March Mammal Madness, which was established in 2013, celebrated a decade of science education, innovation and impact during a virtual event held on Feb. 16. The event featured Katie Hinde, associate ...
Beyond the Bookshelf event highlights the journey to discovering your purpose
On February 8, the ASU Library hosted its third installment of the “Beyond the Bookshelf” event series. The event featured Foundation and Regents Professor Lindy Elkins-Tanton in conversation with STEM Librarian Karalyn Ostler. Elkins-Tanton is the principal investigator of the NASA Psyche Mission...
Grow your creativity at ASU Open Door
Once a year ASU throws open its doors and invites the community inside for exciting events on each campus. Bring the whole family, make it a class trip, or invite friends of all ages! This year, the ASU Library will be offering a special nature journaling activity at all ASU Open Door events. ...
Map and Geospatial Hub 3D Explorer Wins 2022 ASU President’s Award for Innovation
On Thursday, December 8, the Map and Geospatial Hub team was awarded the 2022 ASU President’s Award for Innovation for its custom-designed, custom-built Map and Geospatial Hub 3D Explorer application. The Map and Geospatial Hub 3D Explorer is a new online tool for scaling the accessibility of libr...
Dutton’s Atlas Project Featured on KJZZ Radio
The Dutton’s Atlas project was recently featured on KJZZ’s The Show radio program. KJZZ is the local National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate station for the greater Phoenix region. Listen to project director Matthew Toro speak with The Show’s host, Mark Brodie, ab...
ASU program aims to add more diversity to library field
Less than 3% of librarians and archivists in the United States are Black. Less than 2% are Indigenous peoples. It’s not hard, says Jessica Salow, to figure out why. “The reason why we don’t have a high representation of BIPOC people within this profession is because many folks who are in that age ...