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Faculty and Staff Achievements: October 2025

At Carnegie Mellon University Libraries, we celebrate the many contributions of the faculty and staff who make the Libraries the destination for scholarly information, creative inquiry, and intellectual collaboration across disciplines, propelling the significance, reach, and impact of the university.

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Spotlight: Erin Swift

At the University Libraries, faculty and staff bring diverse backgrounds and interests to their roles, elevating the Libraries’ culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and lifelong learning and curiosity. We asked Outreach and Engagement Events Manager Erin Swift a few questions about her work, to find out more about the inspiration behind her contributions to the campus community.

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How the Libraries Gives Damaged Books a Second Life

Over time, some library books become too damaged or outdated to remain on the shelves. One option for these discarded books is to recycle them — but for Arts and Humanities Librarian Jill Chisnell at CMU Libraries, they present an untapped opportunity for hands-on creativity and innovation.

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How Data and Code Support Service Aided Neuroscience Research

At the University Libraries, the Data and Code Support service offers specialized, one-on-one assistance for students, faculty, and staff using open source coding languages and data science tools in their research or projects. Whether you're wrangling a massive dataset or learning to code for the first time, CMU Libraries’ Data & Code Support team offers personalized, discipline-specific guidance to empower your research and accelerate discovery.

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Banned Books Week: Censorship is so 1984

The theme for this year's Banned Books Week (October 5-11, 2025) is “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” An obvious nod to George Orwell's classic dystopian novel of the same name, the slogan serves as a reminder that censorship efforts persist to this day.

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Welcome, Chisom Obasih, Open Science Postdoctoral Associate

Please join us in welcoming Chisom Obasih to the Carnegie Mellon University Libraries as the Open Science Postdoctoral Associate. We asked Chisom a few questions about herself and her plans for her new role.

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Carnegie Mellon University Joins Global Network for the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine

This fall, Carnegie Mellon University joined the Consortium for the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine (CHSTM), a global network of institutions committed to advancing research, teaching, and collection development in these dynamic fields.

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Discover & Discuss: LGBTQ+ History

October is LGBTQ+ History Month, a time to recognize the individuals, events, and movements that have shaped the ongoing pursuit of equality and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. Established in 1994, the observance highlights the historical contributions of LGBTQ+ people, honors those who have advanced civil rights, and encourages continued reflection on identity, inclusion, and justice.

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Students Dive Into Archival Research and CMU History With Archives Instruction

From First-Year Writing support to workshops and consultations, the Libraries delivers instruction across campus in a variety of ways. In the University Archives, Collections Archivist Emily Davis, Community Collections Processing Archivist Crystal Johnson, and Robotics Project Lead Archivist Kathleen Donahoe have introduced students of all levels and disciplines to archival research through a variety of class sessions across CMU and the wider Pittsburgh community.

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Cultivating AI-Literate Researchers

AI tools like Scopus AI and Scite can be useful when exploring and synthesizing existing research, and using algorithms to work with data can automate repetitive tasks and increase efficiency. Generative AI can aid in brainstorming, organizing, and editing. But research about AI literacy and its impact on education is an emerging area, and it’s rapidly evolving. When Libraries AI specialist and STEM Librarian Haoyong Lan offered his first interdisciplinary research course in summer 2025, this was the topic he wanted to give his students the chance to explore.