I am proud to share this community and service themed installment with you today.  I say it often, the University Libraries are more than a repository of books. We are a vibrant, evolving space where students, faculty, staff, and the entire community can come together to learn, to grow, and also to serve. 

The University at Albany celebrated the opening of the Great Dane Hall of Service in the University Library on May 7, 2025. 

"As a UAlbany alum myself (MSIS 2011), I know firsthand how important it is for students to feel welcome in and connected to our city. Being an Albany Public Library member provides students and residents with many opportunities for shared experiences, and we are so excited to make it even easier for UAlbany students to get a library card," said Deanna DiCarlo, Head of Branch Services at Albany Public Library. 

Education Curriculum Collection Coordinator Adrienne Emery and graduate student intern Tugba Gundogmus join the Library Update newsletter for an interview on this exciting, new collection.

The student workforce had a busy spring semester, highlighted by internships, Showcase presentations, awards, and commencement!

See what the faculty of the University Libraries have been working on during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Join us as we meet a new faculty member, wish a staff member a happy retirement, and celebrate a few award winners!

Applications for the 2025-2026 Anna Radkowski-Lee Graduate Assistantship are now open. 

In this installment of Library Update, we celebrate the many talents and achievements of our diverse student body.

Level up your library game with tips and tricks from our student workforce!

The University Libraries went viral with Gen-Z Writes the Script for Dean Hatch. Meet the team behind the clip. 

Fuego Intenso is a dance troupe at UAlbany who exemplify cultural diversity through performance. They also love the libraries. 

"My experience with the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives has been unparalleled. I have learned so much while also receiving amazing advice and consideration from my mentors," says graduate student Meghan Slaff, reflecting on her time working on a prestigious national IMLS grant. 

The University Libraries welcome new staff members, including Seti Keshmiripour, the Director of Academic Success!

Welcome to a special President's Reading Room edition of the Library Update newsletter!