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Workers pose during the rebuilding of Kirkland Hall after the 1905 fire. (Vanderbilt Special Collections and University Archives) Applications are still open for the fall 2023 Buchanan Library Fellowship, Building a University: Vanderbilt’s Fourth Decade, 1905–1915. This fellowship, which requires a commitment of five to eight hours weekly including project… Read More

Eli Merritt, research assistant professor of political science, will discuss his new book, Disunion Among Ourselves: The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution, at the Vanderbilt Bookstore from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. Co-sponsored by the Jean… Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries offer a variety of study and meeting spaces along with other resources for students. (Vanderbilt University)   Welcome to the fall semester! As you get settled on campus, the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are available to help you in a… 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

The renovated space features new furniture and flexible seating arrangements, including private rooms. (photo submitted by Peabody Library) The Fireside Reading Room on the first floor of Peabody Library recently has reopened after undergoing an extensive renovation. The reimagined space features new furniture and flexible seating arrangements,… Read More

This summer, the Special Collections and University Archives Library will move from the second floor of the Central Library Building to 1101 19th Avenue South, near the Wesley Parking Garage.  To complete the move, Special Collections will close its operations July 17-28.  We will reopen for full service on Monday,… Read More

As Vanderbilt began renovating Kirkland Hall in 2022 in anticipation of the Sesquicentennial celebration this year, a tantalizing piece of history awaited construction crews. In its cornerstone was a time capsule, interred in 1874 when the building was still known as the Main Building. Shortly before the capsule was… Read More

Please contact individual locations for information about holiday closures and additional building access needs. Biomedical Library Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 8:00pm Saturday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm Central/Divinity Library Monday – Friday:  7:30am – 6:00pm Saturday – Sunday: 11:00am – 6:00pm Law Library Monday… Read More

For all you have done for Vandy, it is clear that you are a Commodore for life. Thank you. We invite you to continue inspiring others in our community by designating the libraries this Giving Day by using this link. As a valued member of our giving community,… Read More

Join colleagues this Monday, April 17, for an in-person information session, catered lunch and workshop on how the International Image Interoperability Framework expands faculty research capabilities. Facilitated by Loyola University of Maryland Associate Professor of Philosophy, Jeffrey Witt, Ph.D., who will share the potential for IIIF in research, using examples… Read More