Each winter, I like to spend some time visiting museums throughout the region. On a recent trip, I thought about how there is significant commonality between museums and libraries. We share a common purpose of promoting and supporting the campus priority of engagement and service.

The University Libraries are honored to be named recipients of the inaugural Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine.

"Libraries and museums are my favorite places in the world," says Corinna Ripps Schaming, Director and Chief Curator for the University Art Museum. "They're the places where really all human achievement can be contained and shared."

The Libros/Arte exhibit showcased over 80 handmade books by small presses that push the boundaries of traditional printing techniques while addressing a range of political, social, and cultural subjects. A truly collaborative effort, the exhibit was made possible through the joint efforts of the University Libraries, the University Art Museum, the Department of Languages, Literature, and Culture, and the Department of Latino American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latino Studies.

We asked our student workforce to review what they've been reading lately. Come for plenty of good book recommendations! 

The University Libraries welcomed new staff members this winter. We also extended our best wishes to few long-time colleagues as they entered into retirement. 

Rounding up the publications of presentations of faculty and staff members from the second half of 2023. 

Football and libraries have more in common than you may think! The Kickoff edition features:

• My Library Story with Coach Greg Gattuso
• A recap of the 1973 Great Danes' football season
• Interview with members of the Marching Band
• And more!

The University Libraries are the drivers of student success and faculty research on campus, but operational budget dollars can only go so far. That’s why supporting the University Libraries is crucial. 

Welcome to the special Kickoff edition of the Library Update newsletter! Football and libraries have more in common than you may think.

Head Football Coach Greg Gattuso visited the University Libraries to talk about his experiences in libraries, his love of reading, and how his players excel on the field and in the classroom. 

The M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives looks back on the 1973 team that kicked off 50 years of varsity competition at UAlbany.

Kaitlyn Dembowski, Joy Johnson, and Molly O'Toole share how the University Libraries have shaped their success as students.

There's a buzz around the University Libraries as the football season kicks off on Saturday against Fordham. 

All are invited to the International Students Reception on August 15 at 4:00 p.m. in the University Library.