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ASU collection preserves legacy of modern architects, buildings in the Southwest
Arizona has a complicated record when it comes to the preservation of historic structures. It’s a place that thirsts for development, regularly churning the old back into the earth so that something new can grow in its stead. However, some architectural gems have managed to dodge the wrecking ball o...
Thunderbird archives: These walls do talk
At most universities, if you want to learn about their history, you must enter a library and dig through an expansive archive. At the Thunderbird School of Global Management on Arizona State University’s Downtown Phoenix campus, a good portion of its history is displayed on its walls. Spread out ov...
Diving Deeper: An Artist Book's Impact on Campus and Beyond. Documenting When Distinctive Collections is Working Well
Cover of "Hold." Photo courtesy of Julie Tanaka Layer upon layer of ink. A shimmering iridescence. A poem. All describe a really big book. An exhibition. Students and classes. Global leaders. ...
Sichuan University Library Exchange
Seonaid Valiant, Ph.D., MLIS, Curator for Latin American Studies, ASU Library. In September 2019 I traveled to Chengdu, China representing Arizona State University (ASU) Library in the Sichuan University Libraries Exchange program. ...