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KU Libraries@kulibraries · Jul 25

An internal workshop hosted this week by the Conservation Services Team at Spencer Research Library explored Letter Locking - folding and securing a sheet of paper to function as its own envelope, often sealed with wax. Learn more at letterlocking.org

kulibraries's tweet image. An internal workshop hosted this week by the Conservation Services Team at Spencer Research Library explored Letter Locking - folding and securing a sheet of paper to function as its own envelope, often sealed with wax.

Learn more at letterlocking.org

KU Libraries@kulibraries · Jul 14

⚠️Service Alert Access to certain areas and materials at Murphy Art & Architecture Library are limited and request responses may be delayed, due to a water incident over the weekend. Quick action by our Ops and Conservation Services teams limited damage to less than 500 books.

kulibraries's tweet image. ⚠️Service Alert

Access to certain areas and materials at Murphy Art &amp; Architecture Library are limited and request responses may be delayed, due to a water incident over the weekend. Quick action by our Ops and Conservation Services teams limited damage to less than 500 books.

KU Libraries@kulibraries · Jul 9

Step right up ... thanks for sticking with us last semester as the steps in front of Anschutz Library were repaired. Our most visited library is ready to receive visitors through the main entrance, via the steps or the ramp. See you soon. ❤️💙

KU Libraries@kulibraries · Jul 7

CASE (@CASEAdvance) has announced the 2025 Circle of Excellence Award winners, which include a Gold Award for KU Libraries’ Watson Library Centennial Celebration Season. 🗞️ rockcha.lk/CASE100

KU Libraries@kulibraries · Jun 25

"Thank goodness for librarians." 🎙️ Janique L. Robillard On the opening night of #FreeStateFest at @LawrenceArtsCtr, Dean Carol Smith participated in the conversation following a KU Libraries supported screening of @LibrariansFilm.

kulibraries's tweet image. "Thank goodness for librarians." 🎙️ Janique L. Robillard

On the opening night of #FreeStateFest at @LawrenceArtsCtr, Dean Carol Smith participated in the conversation following a KU Libraries supported screening of @LibrariansFilm.

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KU Libraries@kulibraries · Jun 17

Glad to have @ALA_ACRL's Assessment in Action Roadshow on campus as we learn alongside our academic library colleagues from around the state.

kulibraries's tweet image. Glad to have @ALA_ACRL's Assessment in Action Roadshow on campus as we learn alongside our academic library colleagues from around the state.

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KU Libraries@kulibraries · Jun 16

Bloomsday is a celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce, held annually on June 16. Spencer Research Library's blog highlights letters between Sylvia Beach, publisher of "Ulysses," and Jane van Meter, Beach's assistant, friend and KU figure. 📝rockcha.lk/ksrlblog

kulibraries's tweet image. Bloomsday is a celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce, held annually on June 16.

Spencer Research Library's blog highlights letters between Sylvia Beach, publisher of "Ulysses," and Jane van Meter, Beach's assistant, friend and KU figure.

📝rockcha.lk/ksrlblog

KU Libraries@kulibraries · Jun 7

📍@lawrencelibrary How-To Festival

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KU Libraries@kulibraries · Jun 4

In the room and around the 🌍 Today's "Dialogue Across Borders: Ghana Library Collaboration Workshop," is one way KU's Institute for Globally Engaged Librarianship (IGEL) promotes knowledge exchange, professional development, innovation, and collaborative research.

kulibraries's tweet image. In the room and around the 🌍

Today's "Dialogue Across Borders: Ghana Library Collaboration Workshop," is one way KU's Institute for Globally Engaged Librarianship (IGEL) promotes knowledge exchange, professional development, innovation, and collaborative research.

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KU Libraries@kulibraries · May 20

A trio of KU faculty members and their specialized teams of librarians have started work to address course development and research challenges during Sprints Week, with a public presentation to report out at noon May 23 at the CIC in Watson Library. 🗞️ rockcha.lk/25sprints

KU Libraries@kulibraries · May 14

🐩 Wishing you a 'paw-some' finals week. Stress Busting Study Breaks seemed to be a hit this week in Anschutz and Watson Libraries, finish strong.

KU Libraries@kulibraries · May 13

Finals are better with 🐶 best friends. Thanks to @LovingPAWSDogs and Libby for visiting Watson Library as part of the Stress Busting Study Break Monday night. Missed it? Join us again Tuesday in Anschutz Library from 7-8 p.m.

kulibraries's tweet image. Finals are better with 🐶 best friends.

Thanks to @LovingPAWSDogs and Libby for visiting Watson Library as part of the Stress Busting Study Break Monday night. Missed it? Join us again Tuesday in Anschutz Library from 7-8 p.m.

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KU Libraries@kulibraries · May 12

KU Libraries’ vision statement includes fostering transformative partnerships … in this case that means life partners too! Congrats to a happy couple, who met at Anschutz Library and shared these flowers from their wedding last weekend.

kulibraries's tweet image. KU Libraries’ vision statement includes fostering transformative partnerships … in this case that means life partners too!

Congrats to a happy couple, who met at Anschutz Library and shared these flowers from their wedding last weekend.

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KU Libraries@kulibraries · May 9

A Lawrence campus visit from award-winning author @johngreen will be among the first events of the fall semester as the University of Kansas adopts his title, “The Anthropocene Reviewed,” as the 2025-26 KU Reads: A Common Book Experience selection. 🗞️ rockcha.lk/25jgreen

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KU Libraries@kulibraries · May 7

Much appreciated ... student workers average nearly 1,200 hours of work per week across all major offices and divisions of KU Libraries while providing essential services to the Jayhawk community. 🗞️ rockcha.lk/dasee25

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KU Department of English@KUEnglish · May 1

The annual @kulibraries Snyder Book Contest featured several familiar #KUenglish faces this year, including student winners and judge and keynote speaker Prof Laura Moriarty. Congratulations, winners! 📚 news.ku.edu/news/article/w…

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IDRH_KU@IDRH_KU · Apr 30

We are excited to host our annual Fellows Symposium! Join us May 13th at 4:00pm in Watson 3 West for a reception, hors d'oeuvres, digital poster session presentations. 💙

KU Libraries@kulibraries · Apr 30

A video highlighting KU Libraries' centennial celebration of Watson Library, "A Rhapsody in Jayhawk Blue," earned top honors in the Development/Fundraising category at the 10th annual ARLIES Film Festival on Wednesday. 🗞️rockcha.lk/arlies25 🎥 youtu.be/gyzy3o4n1Dg

kulibraries's tweet image. A video highlighting KU Libraries' centennial celebration of Watson Library, "A Rhapsody in Jayhawk Blue," earned top honors in the Development/Fundraising category at the 10th annual ARLIES Film Festival on Wednesday.

🗞️rockcha.lk/arlies25
🎥 youtu.be/gyzy3o4n1Dg

KU Libraries@kulibraries · Apr 29

In an effort to extend the life of student research posters and showcase the type of artifacts often supported by library resources, an exhibit in Watson Library’s Haricombe Gallery highlights submissions and selections for 2025 Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol.

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