Science

You asked and we listened!  Central and Peabody Libraries will join the Science and Engineering Library in offering 24 hour service beginning Monday, Dec. 6 through Saturday, Dec. 18. Please check the hours page for individual library schedules. Vanderbilt Libraries wishes you all the best on your exams!… Read More

We are here to help you through exams. Save the date: Thursday, December 9, 6–8 p.m. for the Pre-Exams Study Jam in Central Library, featuring research librarians, writing coaches, academic tutors, guided meditation, trivia, and more! More information at http://vanderbi.lt/studyjam2021. During exam week be sure to stop by any… Read More

Vanderbilt Libraries are open over the break, except for Thanksgiving Day, November 25, and the day after, Friday, November 26th.  Always check the library hours page during academic breaks and holidays before heading to your preferred library. If you need to access to library resources while away from campus,… Read More

As final papers, projects and exams draw near, reach out to your friendly subject librarians for assistance! Either in person, online through Ask a Librarian, or by email or phone, we are here to help reduce your stress by helping you do your best on end of semester… Read More

Francisco Juarez joined the Science and Engineering Library as Librarian for STEM Research on August 30.  Francisco is a 2021 graduate of the School of Information Sciences at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).  Before getting his Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, he studied Chemistry and Biology… Read More

Finding, organizing, and sharing research can be frustrating, but there are tools that can make the process substantially easier. Citation managers like Endnote and Mendeley are tools for collecting, searching, and formatting references that integrate with web browsers and word processors. In these practical and time-saving workshops, Librarians Rachel Walden and… Read More

At the start of the pandemic Vanderbilt Libraries launched a Scan & Deliver service to meet the needs of Vanderbilt students, faculty, and staff working remotely. It quickly became invaluable and now is a permanent service for Vanderbilt community members working on- and off-campus. How it works: If you… Read More

The libraries offer several resources related to LGBTQI+ history including: Archives of Sexuality and Gender These three archives are specific to LGBTQ research: LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940, Part I LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940, Part II International Perspectives on LGBTQ Activism and Culture LGBT… Read More

Don’t forget that the libraries are a perfect place for you when you need a break! We have lots of quiet corners to cozy up in, and a great “for fun” collection in Central Library that includes fiction and travel books, audio books, and digital magazines. Grab the latest… Read More

Vanderbilt librarians teach customized workshops on a variety of research topics, from ethically responsible research to literature reviews to citation management to contextualizing data. Knowing how and why scholarship and digital media is produced, organized, and distributed is critically important for life-long learners, engaged citizens, and critical consumers of information. Read More