Year: 2017

In today’s age of information overabundance, Vanderbilt is home to millions of physical books and billions of digital bytes of data via databases, subscriptions and cloud-based repositories. But what makes our libraries unique? [Civil War-Era Surgical Kit, USA Issue], circa 1865. History of Medicine Collection, Eskind Biomedial LibraryThe Heard libraries’… Read More

In October, the Library hosted an evening of dance, discussion and delight.  The event, “Move Closer: An Exploration of the Tango” was a joint project of the Nashville Opera, the Library, and the Center for Latin American Studies.  John Hoomes, Nashville Opera CEO, delighted the audience with his discussion of… Read More

Peabody Library will be closed from December 22, 2017 through January 1, 2018. If you need assistance during this time, please visit the Central, Divinity, and/or Science & Engineering Libraries. All library hours during the winter break can be found here. The Peabody Library staff sends you best wishes… Read More

Closed Dec. 16-17 Open Dec. 18-21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 1 Open Jan. 2-5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Jan. 6 Normal Spring semester hours begin Sunday, Jan. 7… Read More

Melissa Mallon, director of Peabody Library and director of teaching & learning, has written a new book entitled The Pivotal Role of Academic Librarians in Digital Learning. The book establishes the library’s role in supporting student learning in an increasingly digital environment by exploring theoretical foundations and sharing concrete examples. “As my career… Read More

Walker Management Library construction wraps up over Winter Break Contractors and construction workers will be back in the Walker Management Library beginning Thursday, December 14th. Construction is scheduled to be completed on January 7th. While we were able to postpone this necessary work until after final exams, it will be… Read More

The week leading up to finals (not to mention finals themselves) can be a stressful time! If you need a break and are looking for a quiet place to relax, stop by the Peabody Library Mindfulness Nook. The Mindfulness Nook is located in the northwest corner on the Ground… Read More

The Divinity Library’s Cultures in Clay exhibit showcases original artifacts, photographs and descriptions to provide an overview of several ancient Near Eastern civilizations and their contributions to our understanding of world history. The exhibit highlights a number of prominent collections, including cuneiform tablets from the James Stevenson Collection,… Read More

December 2017-May 2018 The library’s distinctive collections are areas of particular strength that set Vanderbilt apart from other research libraries. These include items of great rarity, historic value, and even one-of-a-kind treasures. These collections stimulate teaching and scholarship, draw up memories, and inspire new knowledge. In this exhibition, highlights… Read More