Our latest blog post series, Behind the Scenes, takes our readers through and around various departments of the Fordham University Libraries. Today, we sit down with our Archives & Special Collections Librarian, Gabriella DiMeglio. Enjoy this super-exclusive backstage pass inside the academic library world!
Read MoreBuilding upon the motto, “New York is my campus, Fordham is my school,” New York City is home to the historic Stonewall Inn and a vibrant LGBTQ+ population. As the city comes alive with rainbow flags, parades, and parties, it’s also an excellent time to explore the rich libraries and archives that preserve and promote the history and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. Read this blog post to find out more!
Read MoreAdelaide Hasse was a 19th-century librarian. She is listed as one of the “100 most important leaders we had in the 20th century,” but do you know who she is? Continue reading to discover all about this classification innovator, gov doc master, and all around remarkable woman.
Read MoreIn this series, “Hidden Gems of the Library,” we take you behind the scenes and beyond the stacks, highlighting the University Libraries’ often overlooked treasures. In this post, explore the AJCU drawings on the 3rd Floor of Walsh Library
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the University Libraries has a vibrant and diverse collection. But what else lurks within the illusive library walls? In this series, “Hidden Gems of the Library,” we’ll take you behind the scenes and beyond the stacks, revealing the University Libraries’ most clandestine attributes, and highlight its often overlooked treasures.
To start, let’s take a look at the maps along the walls of the Walsh Library Reference Room.
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