Teaching And Learning

Vanderbilt libraries and the Center for Student Wellbeing invite you re-energize with Brain Breaks this fall in Central Library. Did you know that taking study breaks can help you learn new skills? Brain Breaks will take place at 12:00 p.m. in the 4th floor lobby of… Read More

A Vanderbilt University Medical Center program designed to teach parents healthy discipline strategies is reaching a wider audience thanks to a collaboration with the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab. Read More

Wiley, one of the world’s largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, today announced a new five-year open access agreement with the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries at Vanderbilt University, beginning on Jan. 1, 2024. This transformative agreement will provide Vanderbilt… Read More

The Sarah Shannon Stevenson Science and Engineering Library has reconfigured its physical space to be more conducive for students to gather. The library has relocated all books from its main floor to the Reading Room, freeing up more than 3,400 square feet of space for studying and collaboration.  Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab is in search of nascent digital projects to sponsor during the spring and summer of 2024. Vanderbilt faculty members who have projects or project ideas requiring digital technology, or who are looking to develop a proof of concept to attract larger funding opportunities, are encouraged to apply. Read More

Starting this spring, the Vanderbilt Writing Studio will host a satellite location at the Central Library. A writing consultant will be located at the service desk on the 4th floor lobby every Wednesday from 7 pm – 9 pm. More information on the Writing Studio’s spring hours, and the… Read More

A new program launching at the Alyne Queener Massey Law Library in January will enable Vanderbilt Law School students to borrow essential textbooks for the full length of a semester and help alleviate some of the costs associated with attending law school. Read More

The Buchanan Library Fellowship program supports hands-on student learning opportunities that build desirable skills and deepen students’ understanding of resources and services in Vanderbilt Libraries. With a focus on undergraduate instruction, the program connects faculty and professional librarians with students to work on experiential library projects and present their work… Read More

Vanderbilt faculty members Jad Abumrad, one of the pioneers of podcasting, and Jacob Mchangama, a leading expert on free speech, will take part in a thought-provoking discussion on Nov. 2 as part of the Dialogue Vanderbilt initiative. “Freedom or Foolishness: Are… Read More

Do you remember the famous meme of Bernie Sanders and his mittens at President Biden’s inauguration? Join us as author Jen Ellis discusses her new memoir, Bernie’s Mitten Maker, and how her newfound fame has helped her to do good in the world. Ellis’ talk will take place… Read More