Category: Library Resources

“Beyond Love”: Emory Libraries Student Ambassadors Curated Display in Woodruff Library

Posted onAuthorChristopher Palazzolo

A new student-organized mini-exhibit has opened in Woodruff Library! The exhibit, entitled “Beyond Love: Perspectives on Human Connection,” was fully designed and curated by Emory undergraduates in Emory Libraries Student Ambassadors (ELSA). The collection features both print and digital titles––including several titles new to Emory Libraries’ holdings––in the recently-added level 2 display space. The exhibit Read More …

The National Library of Israel’s bookmobile. (photo credit: Uri Bareket/The National Library of Israel)

The writings of Emory alumnus and professor in the January 29, 2024, issue of Jerusalem Report 

Posted onAuthorKatalin Rac

Rabbi David Geffen, who earned his BA at Emory in 1965, is a frequent contributor to various newspapers, among them the Atlanta Jewish Times and the Jerusalem Post. He remains in close connection with the university and is a supporter of the Libraries. The Rose Library has his papers – see the finding aid of Read More …

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2024

Posted onAuthorKatalin Rac

Since 2000, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has been delivering full-length and short feature and documentary films, as well as documentary features relating Jewish experiences around the world. Each year, relying on feedback from volunteers and audience members, the festival organizers curate a vibrant international program, available in person and via streaming, that, as they Read More …

Celebrate African American History Month with poetry readings, exhibits, films, and more

Posted onAuthorEmory Libraries

Emory Libraries will celebrate African American History Month with poetry readings, exhibitions, films, graphic novels, and other resources that you can enjoy. Exhibitions: Emory Libraries exhibition examines intersecting lives and work of Benny Andrews, Flannery O’Connor and Alice Walker (major exhibition running through July 12)   Events: 12th Night Revel with poet Major Jackson to Read More …

Emory Digital Collections update for January 2024

Posted onAuthorkmicha3

Since the launch of Emory Digital Collections in April 2020, thousands of items from Emory’s rare and unique holdings have been uploaded to the platform. Each month, staff in Library Technology and Digital Strategies will provide an update sharing what has been added to EDC during the preceding month. Here’s what was added in January Read More …

Royal Family album cover

Like Mrs. Maisel? Check out real 1960s stand-up comedy…on vinyl

Posted onAuthorPeter Shirts

In 2023, Emory added about 2,300 vinyl LPs to the online catalog; these LPs were from a gift cataloging backlog and had been sitting on shelves for many years, unsearchable. Thanks to the work and dedication of many students and library staff over several years, especially Head of Resource Description Sofia Slutskaya, these LPs are Read More …

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Spring 2024 Reference Management with Emory Libraries

Posted onAuthorphameed

Classes are officially in session! As you are receiving homework assignments, conducting research, and writing papers, you may be thinking about ways of managing your references and citations. Emory Libraries is here to help—check out our offerings and resources on reference management. Consider using reference management software. Popular options include EndNote and Zotero: EndNote is Read More …

Self-service holds shelf next to the Woodruff Library service desk

New for 2024: Woodruff Library self-service holds

Posted onAuthorlbatiste

In our continuous efforts to enhance user experience, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new self-service holds pick up feature at the Woodruff Library, beginning Spring 2024. This service aims to provide library users with greater flexibility and accessibility when it comes to retrieving their requested items. The focal point of this Read More …

Person reading and listening on their laptop

Streaming audiobooks from the Emory Libraries

Posted onAuthorPeter Shirts

Audiobooks from the Library Did you know that the library has free audiobooks? At Emory, we have two main platforms for providing you streaming audiobooks: Naxos Spoken Word Library and OverDrive. These resources are great for anyone who enjoys audiobooks for school or leisure. In this post, I’ll introduce you to the platforms and discuss Read More …

"Steamboat Willie" promotional poster art

Works from 1928 enter the US public domain

Posted onAuthorjdmorge

Every year, on January 1st, works previously protected by copyright enter the public domain in the United States and are free for everyone. On January 1, 2024, thousands of copyrighted works from 1928 entered the public domain in the United States, along with sound recordings from 1923. Works in the public domain are free for Read More …

John Allen's 1860 diary

The 164th anniversary of Emory alumnus Young John Allen, sailing to China

Posted onAuthorGuo-Hua Wang

December 18, 1859 was the start of Young John Allen’s 209-day voyage to China from New York with his young wife and infant daughter. The family spent Christmas and New Year’s Day on the ship, enduring all the hardships of sea travel. Allen recorded their harrowing yet fascinating life at sea in his diary, which Read More …

Emory Libraries has your holiday reading, viewing, and listening options

Posted onAuthorGautham M. ReddyLeave a comment

We in the Emory Libraries have been working hard behind the scenes to make sure you have access to the academic books you need for your research, teaching, and learning. Now that the winter holiday break is near, we want to ensure you have some leisure material to enjoy. To relax, we are reading, viewing, Read More …