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Career Collection Spotlight: Public Speaking and Communication

The University Libraries’ Career Collection is a treasure trove of valuable resources for professionals at any stage of their careers, from networking and interviewing to pursuing leadership positions. In this list, experts from the Libraries and the Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) recommend ten books that focus on public speaking and communication skills.

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Archives Most Wanted

The Carnegie Mellon University Archives is home to more than 100 years of CMU history — but it doesn’t tell the full story of the university. Founded in 1988, the Archives is relatively new compared to other academic archives at similar institutions, and is still missing documentation of various student groups and campus initiatives. In addition, traditional collecting methods have led to a collection of materials, records, and artifacts that skews predominantly straight, white, and male.

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Robotics Project Highlighted in “American Libraries”

On March 1, American Library Association magazine “American Libraries” highlighted the Robotics Project, a multi-phase, multi-year partnership between the University Libraries and the School of Computer Science to create a home for the past, present, and future of robotics. The piece explores the work that the University Archives has done to collect, organize, and preserve CMU’s collection in the Digital Robotics Archive.

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Doctoral Students Take On 3MT Challenge

Carnegie Mellon University’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) pits doctoral students against the clock and each other to explain complex research and captivate their audience in just three minutes. Nine finalists will compete in the 3MT Championship on Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m., in the Tepper School of Business’s Simmons Auditorium A. A livestream will also be available.

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DEI Book Display: Women's History Month

March's Diversity Book Display's theme is Women's History Month, which is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society. So check out the ebook titles below and be sure to visit Hunt Library to see a rotating display of physical books focusing on Women's History Month!

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Welcome, Alfredo González-Espinoza, Research Data Services Librarian

Please join us in welcoming Alfredo González-Espinoza to the Carnegie Mellon University Libraries as Research Data Services Librarian. We asked Alfredo a few questions about himself and his plans for his new role.

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Open Science + Sustainability Book List

Immerse yourself in the intersection of open science and sustainability with our curated selection of books, offering insights into the dynamic relationship between scientific research and environmental stewardship. Explore how open science practices empower collaboration and innovation toward sustainable solutions and address topics of climate change through the lens of open science, making these reads essential!

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Increasing Representation in the Music Collection

For Senior Librarian Kristin Heath, music and catalog librarian, the Libraries’ music collection was a natural area to start increasing representation.

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Open Source Design Opportunity for Students at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC)

A team of six students, with sponsorship from an industry partner, will design and build small clusters, learn scientific applications, and apply optimization techniques for their chosen architectures. Participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge in open source research computing, form valuable relationships with leaders in academia and industry, and attend prominent conferences.

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Going Open for Course Materials

Open Educational Resources (OER) are free, openly licensed, and open-access teaching materials. OER reduces financial access barriers to students by lowering the costs of textbooks and course supplies, helping to make higher education more equitable and accessible.