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Photo of the Homegrown exhibit in Hornbake Library.
New “Homegrown” exhibition takes root in UMD Libraries’ Hornbake Library
“Homegrown: An Introduction to the Environmental Justice Movement” is on display through the Spring 2025 semester.
LatinX Heritage Month with flower design.
UMD Libraries’ Celebrates LatinX Heritage Month with 11 books by LatinX authors
LatinX Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15 but you can borrow these books through the Libraries anytime.
UMD Libraries Releases New Open Source Web Application Developed for White House Pool Reports Digital Collection
Custom-built email editor automates redaction of sensitive information in reports by journalists covering the president
Hilary Thompson Headshot and Access Services in Libraries Logo
UMD Libraries’ User Services and Resource Sharing Director Hilary Thompson awarded 2024 Distinguished Achievement in Access Services Award
Thompson was recognized for her transformative leadership, commitment to staff development, and her service to the profession beyond the university.
Living Democracy Symposium a Day of Learning, Engagement and Dialogue on a wavy blue and green background.
Registration now open for UMD Libraries’ Living Democracy Symposium on October 10
This day of learning, engagement, and dialogue will feature keynote speakers Charles Blow and Harry Dunn.
Pieces in the Counterculture exhibit
New student-curated exhibit in UMD Performing Arts Library focuses on 1970s Counterculture
“Voices of the Counterculture” is available to view in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library through the Fall 2024 semester
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