Drexel Libraries Unveils New Systems to Enable Preservation & Discovery of Drexel’s Digital Objects and Research Output
Submitted on October 20, 2021 - 3:41PM
The Drexel Libraries launched two online systems to deepen engagement with the University’s archival collections and research assets: the Drexel University Archival Collections platform and the Drexel Research Discovery portal.
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2021 Open Access Week Events to Feature Case Studies & Stories from Drexel Students, Faculty & Staff
Submitted on October 20, 2021 - 3:26PM
Join the Drexel University Libraries for a series of virtual events and discussions that explore the importance of sharing research and ways to adopt and utilize open resources in teaching and research during 2021 Open Access Week.
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DEI SPARK! Staff Event Focuses on Accessibility in the Library and Creating Accessible Content
Submitted on October 12, 2021 - 3:14PM
The Drexel Libraries' new internal staff event series will feature sessions about issues of diversity, equity and inclusions in libraries and are intended to deepen personal and professional connections to them.
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Dean's Update: The Libraries’ return to modified old environments and adjustments to create new academic experiences
Submitted on September 17, 2021 - 11:04AM
This month, Dean Nitecki toasts the start of a new academic year and explores what the phrase "return to campus" means for the Libraries after 18 months of decreased in-person activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Welcoming New & Returning Dragons to the Drexel Libraries: Services for Fall 2021
Submitted on September 14, 2021 - 3:14PM
Learn more about what’s new – and what’s the same – in the Drexel Libraries this fall.
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Drexel Libraries Announces Virtual & In-Person Events for Fall 2021
Submitted on September 14, 2021 - 2:52PM
The Drexel Libraries is excited to announce the return of in-person events for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. We invite you to join us for this mix of in-person and virtual programming throughout the year.
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Drexel Libraries to Launch New Online Systems to
Deepen Engagement with University Archival Collections & Research
Assets
Submitted on September 13, 2021 - 1:39PM
This fall, the Drexel Libraries will formally launch two new systems: the Drexel University Archival Collections platform and the Drexel Research Discovery portal.
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Scheduled Outage: Libraries Online Resources Unavailable Sept. 8, 2021
Submitted on August 24, 2021 - 8:30AM
Due to scheduled system upgrades, on- and off-campus access to the majority of the Libraries’ online resources will be unavailable from to 8:00 PM on Wed., Sept. 8, 2021.
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Drexel Libraries Upgrades the EZBorrow Interlibrary Loan System
Submitted on August 12, 2021 - 1:43PM
On August 12, 2021, the Libraries migrated EZBorrow to a new technology platform that makes it even easier to borrow books and other physical materials from libraries in the region.
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15 Books & Other Resources to Celebrate Juneteenth
Submitted on June 16, 2021 - 3:41PM
To celebrate Juneteenth, staff from the Drexel University Libraries offers a list of recommended books, films, plays, and museum exhibits for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and others to explore.
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Dean's Update: Developing an Inclusive Infrastructure
Submitted on June 10, 2021 - 11:47AM
This month, Dean Nitecki reflects on recent Libraries events and projects that help build supportive and inclusive resources, services and systems for identifying and retrieving information resources.
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2020/2021 ScholarSip Series Concludes with Discussion on Drexel’s Partnership with SEPTA to Fight COVID-19
Submitted on June 8, 2021 - 11:49AM
During the Spring 2021 ScholarSip event, Drexel Engineering Professor Chris Sales discussed Drexel University’s new partnership with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to study and develop measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on public transit.
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Archived “Philly Sounds” Inaugurates Libraries Diversity Webinar series
Submitted on June 8, 2021 - 11:48AM
On June 3, the Drexel Libraries launched its newest “Promoting Diversity through Drexel’s Archival & Special Collections," with a virtual tour and discussion about the Drexel Audio Archives and the Sigma Sound Studios Collections.
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Equity in Action: Libraries Staff Share Insights from Professional Development Course
Submitted on June 3, 2021 - 11:48AM
This spring, six Drexel Libraries staff completed the virtual course Equity in Action: Fostering an Antiracist Library Culture.
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Drexel University Launches New Archival Collections Database
Submitted on June 3, 2021 - 11:48AM
The Libraries recently migrated to a new archival collections system that brings together finding aids from the University Archives, the College of Medicine and the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University, all in one place.
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Scheduled Outage: DragonSearch & My Library Account Unavailable May 29 – 30, 2021
Submitted on May 19, 2021 - 8:29AM
DragonSearch and individual My Library Accounts will be unavailable May 29 through May 30, 2021 due to scheduled vendor maintenance.
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Dean’s Update: Challenges for Higher Education to Deliver Its Mission of Open Dissemination of Knowledge
Submitted on May 10, 2021 - 1:31PM
In this month's Dean's Update, read about some the challenges universities face to connect the global community with scholarship and how the Drexel Libraries continues its work to support that mission.
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Drexel Libraries Demonstrates the Impact of Giving During the 24 Hours of Impact
Submitted on May 7, 2021 - 10:54AM
The Libraries joined colleges and academic units across the University for the annual 24 Hours of Impact. This year, the Drexel Libraries demonstrated the impact donations made with a live virtual tour of the Drexel Family Digital Archive.
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2021 Virtual Celebrating Drexel Authors Event Draws International Crowd
Submitted on April 30, 2021 - 12:25PM
On April 27, members of the Drexel community came together for the ninth annual Celebrating Drexel Authors event, held virtually via Zoom.
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Dean's Update: Purposeful presentation of one academic library’s Annual Report
Submitted on April 12, 2021 - 1:57PM
This month, read about the Drexel Libraries' new 2020 annual report.
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New! Search for Libraries Resources by DOI or PMID
Submitted on April 9, 2021 - 10:21AM
A new search feature allows clients to search for resources by DOI or PMID.
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Drexel Co-op Students Find Unique Opportunities for Professional Growth at the Drexel Libraries
Submitted on April 7, 2021 - 1:50PM
This spring, the Drexel Libraries welcomed seven co-op students to its staff for the spring-summer 2021 co-op rotation.
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New ‘Resilience Award’ Presented to All Libraries Staff During the 12th Annual Library Celebration Awards
Submitted on April 7, 2021 - 1:39PM
During the 12th annual Library Celebration Awards, the Drexel Libraries not only honored six colleagues and two student employees for their outstanding accomplishments in 2020, but they also presented the entire staff with a new award for their hard work and resilience during COVID-19.
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Associate Clinical Professor Esther Chernak Offers “Food for Thought” on Disaster Communications for Families with Children with Special Health Care Needs
Submitted on March 24, 2021 - 1:28PM
The Libraries marked the first anniversary of the University’s decision to shift to remote classes due to COVID-19 with another virtual ScholarSip session that addressed this year's theme of “responding to COVID-19 through research and scientific problem-solving.”
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Get the Most out of a COVID-Safe Spring Break
Submitted on March 16, 2021 - 2:17PM
Since spring break looks a little different in quarantine, Libraries staff compiled a few activities to keep your mind busy over the break from the comfort of your home.
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Dean’s Update: Redefining the scope of library collections to ensure access to authoritative information
Submitted on March 8, 2021 - 10:55AM
This month, Dean Nitecki explores two critical components of successfully ensuring access to authoritative information: the discovery and the availability of information resources.
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Drexel’s Archived Websites Now Discoverable via DragonSearch
Submitted on March 8, 2021 - 10:55AM
The Drexel University Archives' collection of the University's archived websites is now available in DragonSearch, making it even easier to access this collection capturing Drexel's online presence since 2009.
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University Archives Staff Discover Personal Letters by Anthony J. Drexel
Submitted on March 4, 2021 - 10:53AM
Archives staff recently found two personal letters University Founder A. J. Drexel wrote to his son John in 1890.
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Calling All Drexel Book Authors & Editors
Submitted on March 1, 2021 - 11:52AM
Did you author or edit a book in 2020? We want to hear about it!
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New Expanded Libraries Hours Beginning March 29, 2021
Submitted on March 1, 2021 - 10:11AM
We're increasing our on-campus open hours beginning Monday, March 29, 2021!
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