In 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.
Read MoreToday, we observe Holocaust Remembrance Day known as Yom HaShoah. This blog post discusses the history behind this important day, and shares the resources in the Fordham Libraries collection that speak of the atrocities of the Holocaust and ensure that- we never forget.
Read MoreThis year marks a monumental milestone for the William D. Walsh Family Library, as it has been one quarter of a century since the building first opened its doors in the Fall of 1997. There is no better way to commemorate this historic birthday of our beloved building than by launching the library-wide campaign – Walsh25!
Read MoreThe Fordham University Libraries is thrilled to announce that three of our digital collections have been added to the web-accessible JSTOR Community Collections. Anyone and everyone with an internet connection will be able to view these collections, regardless of their affiliation with Fordham University. Inclusion in JSTOR will expand the impact of Fordham’s digital resources well beyond our immediate community, as well as increase our standing as a research library!
Read MoreDorothy Day was a bohemian social activist and anarchist who did not abandon these liberal beliefs after she converted to Catholicism. Were her beliefs too radical to be considered for canonization? Read here to discover more and find out how Day’s legacy has been intertwined with Fordham University.
Read MoreTake a peak into some of the fictional reads the Libraries have to offer. Whether it’s a puzzling mystery novel from the Maurer Mystery Collection or an outlandish science-fiction story, the Fordham University Libraries provides many options from these genres for those days when reading another textbook just isn’t in the cards.
Read MoreIn this post, take a look inside our digital collection of Political and Religious Pamphlets of the Italian Unification, 1815-1871. This collection is made up of approximately 1,600 short printed pamphlets, 915 of which are currently accessible digitally.
Read MoreWelcome to the first-ever Fordham University Libraries Advent Calendar! Throughout the month of December, we will be unveiling “gifts” from our collections and bit of
Read More“In creating a Covid-19 Digital Archive while the record is still fresh, the Fordham University Library has created a repository of documents and images that
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