Rare photographs of and by the Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., a pivotal figure in the history of the civil rights movement and Vanderbilt University, have been acquired by the… Keep reading
BTL 2021
Rare Photographic Collection of and by the Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., Acquired
Rachel L. Walden receives VUSN Friend of Nursing Award
Rachel Lane Walden, MLIS, received the 2020 Vanderbilt School of Nursing Alumni Friend of Nursing Award on October 20, 2020. Her nominating letter commented on her responsiveness, dedication and endless… Keep reading
Collecting Responses to the Pandemic
Early in the pandemic, Vanderbilt University Special Collections began to collect the University’s response to COVID-19. We knew that we had little in our collections relating to the 1918 Influenza… Keep reading
Kelly LaVoice Named Acting Director of Walker Management Library
While Hilary Craiglow serves as Acting Vanderbilt University Librarian, Kelly LaVoice will be managing the day-to-day operations of Walker Management Library as Acting Director. We are all confident and… Keep reading
Print and Paper Series Launches
Print & Paper from Home: Build a Commonplace Book┬á Have you ever wondered how sheets of paper become a book? In this two-part series, participants made and decorated a Commonplace… Keep reading
Candid Conversations Support Student Health throughout the Year 
Candid Conversations, a series of webinars organized by the libraries’ Student Outreach and Engagement Committee, is designed to address student needs and raise awareness of campus resources. Jamie Pope, assistant… Keep reading
Libraries Acquire Kara Walker Pop up Book
We are grateful to the Joseph L. May History of the Print Fund and the Sam Fleming Southern Civilization Fund for their support of the recently acquired limited-edition pop-up artistÔÇÖs… Keep reading
Buchanan Library Fellows Are Immersed in Learning
The Buchanan Library Fellowship program supports hands-on student learning opportunities that build desirable skills and deepen studentsÔÇÖ understanding of resources and services in Vanderbilt libraries.┬á Projects may involve curating a… Keep reading
Clanitra Nejdl Wins American Association of Law Libraries Awards
Each year the American Association of Law Libraries selects law librarians from across the nation to receive awards based on excellence in service to the Association, excellence in service to… Keep reading
Melissa Mallon Publishes New Book on Library Instruction
Congratulations to Melissa Mallon! Her book, Partners in Teaching and Learning: Coordinating a Successful Academic Library Instruction Program (2020, Rowman & Littlefield) has been published. As the book description notes,… Keep reading