2025 Fall Lecture puts activism, art and food justice center stage
Photo by Jay Paul VCU Libraries’ annual Fall Lecture, Food For All, held Oct. 15, featured chef, author and artist Bryant Terry. Terry took us on a journey through his 25-year multidisciplinary career, blending food justice, publishing, art and activism—all rooted in deep values of interconnection, social justice and community engagement. He shared how his […]
Book Arts featured at the launch of ‘UnLocking Potential’ campaign
VCU Libraries Book Arts Collection was a featured engagement zone at the launch of Unlocking Potential: VCU‘s Campaign for the Future. The campaign, with a goal of raising $1.8 billion, was announced September 18 at a kickoff event at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Unlocking Potential is a call for investment in people, research, health […]
Friends of VCU Libraries Board welcomes new member Olin Kolar, ’24
The Friends of VCU Libraries Board welcomes new members with terms beginning July 1. Over the summer each new board member will be featured on the blog. Olin Kolar is a 2024 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.S. in Finance. He currently works in downtown Richmond as an Analyst at Jefferies, supporting the […]
Thank you, donors
What do all of these have in common? They are made possible due to the generosity of donors. These initiatives, and so many more, were highlighted as VCU Libraries donors gathered on May 14 for a thank you celebration. Tate Bernard, a rising junior and the inaugural Book Artist in Residence in 2024, was the […]
March 3-7 marks Open Access Week
Open Education Week, March 3 – 7, is an annual event that celebrates open education and aims to raise awareness about it and highlight efforts around the world. Open education is an approach to teaching and learning that is focused on reducing barriers and promoting equity. Examples of open educational practices include using freely available […]
Publishing award scholar explores social work in troubled times from Reconstruction to today
VCU Libraries’ Social Welfare History Project (SWHP) announces the publication of “Social Work in Divisive Times: Navigating Dual Roles Across Eras and Movements” by Justin S. Harty, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Arizona State University School of Social Work. In addition to his teaching and scholarship, Harty has a background as a licensed clinical social worker […]
Katharine Miller receives Library Copyright Institute fellowship
Scholarly Communications Librarian Katharine Miller has received a fellowship through the Library Copyright Institute, funded by grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services The fellowship contributes to the work of The Library Copyright Institute in providing copyright education for library and archive professionals. The fellowship offers a stipend of $5,000 to research and […]
‘Play Well’ buttons available in lobbies
To support Rams basketball season, VCU Libraries’ StudyWell initiative offers free “Play Well” buttons while supplies last. Pick up buttons from the StudyWell tables in library lobbies. Go, Rams!
Revived Staff Organization speaks for staff concerns and advocates for professional development
This fiscal year, for the first time since 2014, the staff employed by VCU Libraries had an active organization within the governance structure to specifically represent the staff voice. VCU Libraries had a Staff Organization for a number of years, originally called Staff Association. It disbanded in 2014. After a 2021 Shared Governance Task Force […]
VCU Libraries T-shirts available for order now!
T-shirts featuring the award-winning design from the 2024 Friends of the Library design contest are available to order through September 21! Order link is here. Designed by student Tess Versprille, the shirts will be sold for a limited amount of time so order early. Proceeds benefit the VCU Libraries.
