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ASU Library publishes new report on inclusive print collections design
In a time when many academic libraries worldwide are reducing their print collections, how can a library creatively use its collections to engage the university community? A new report, "Enhancing an Academic Library Renovation Project with Creative Open Stack Print Collections Services," details t...
5 Ways to Learn about Arizona History Using the National Register of Historic Places
Did you know that there are over 1,500 Arizona sites on the National Register of Historic Places? This list, established by the National Preservation Act of 1966, includes historically significant sites in American history, archaeology, architecture and culture, which are recognized for preservati...
Humanities Lab transforms in-class research into real-world impact
As fall 2024 humanities labs launch in the new semester, the Arizona State University Library and Humanities Lab commemorate an eight-year partnership in addition to the latest outcome of their collaboration: the unveiling of a new student and librarian-driven featured book collection, titled "Ecofe...
Preserving America’s Cultural Touchstones: the National Register of Historic Places
What do Taliesin West, the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign and the Hoover Dam have in common? They are all properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “Frank Lloyd Wright's ‘Taliesin West,’ his winter home and architectural sc...
Sun Devil Reads offers new books to explore at Hayden Library
As the ASU community returns to campus for the fall semester, students can find hundreds of new books to explore in the Sun Devil Reads collection at Hayden Library. Located on the second floor, the Sun Devil Reads collection is inspired by the academic and personal interests of ASU students, facult...
Collaborate with us on a featured collection!
“Where are the books?” is a common question you might hear in the lobby of Hayden Library. It’s no surprise that as technology advances, the way libraries serve their communities adapts along with it. As many patrons increasingly rely on digital rather than print resources, academic research librari...
Current Exhibit: “Sharing Knowledge: 20th-Century Reproductions of the ‘Codex Tonindeye’”
“Sharing Knowledge: 20th-Century Reproductions of the ‘Codex Tonindeye’” is on display at the Design and the Arts Library from March 22, 2023, until May 4, 2023. The Design and the Arts Library library is open to the public from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday to Friday. You a...
Welcome to the Open Collections Curation and Access Blog!
Welcome to the new blog from the ASU Library Open Collections Curation and Access (OCCA) department! Over the coming months, you can expect to see updates from librarians, archivists, and staff who provide services that connect you with ASU Library’s millions of locally curated resources in print an...