Attention: The 4th floor of Hunt Library will be closed for renovations for the remainder of the summer.
The University Libraries is proud to announce the installation of Associate Dean for Distinctive Collections Julia Corrin as the inaugural Michael and Lonna Smith University Archivist, an endowed position made possible through the generosity of two longtime friends and supporters of Carnegie Mellon University, Michael and Lonna Smith.
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More than 400 people visited Hunt Library during Homecoming weekend for an event co-hosted by IDeATe and the University Archives as part of the 125th Anniversary campus celebration. IDeATe’s “Beyond the Intersection of Art and Technology, ” showcased student projects that explore novel physical computing devices, computational weavings, dynamic gaming worlds, and experimental animations & sounds.
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Carnegie Mellon University Libraries is offering Ph.D. students an exciting opportunity to showcase their research in an internationally recognized competition. CMU doctoral candidates of every level can register to participate in the 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition for the chance to gain early career recognition, connect with the campus community, and win prizes of up to $3,000.
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Join the CMU Libraries Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services team on Wednesday, November 12 for “GIS Day 2025: Come One, Come All!” For the fourth year in a row, the Libraries will celebrate the positive impact of GIS applications, welcoming members of CMU and the wider Pittsburgh community to a day-long symposium dedicated to exploring resources, sharing research, and networking.
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On October 29, the Libraries celebrated spooky season and the start of sweater weather with a fall installment of the new “Hands-On” series. More than 50 attendees joined for a crafternoon of autumnal activities, including pumpkin painting, ghostly garland making, and creating seasonal suncatchers. They also had the opportunity to indulge in some culinary classics like apple cider, Halloween candy, and a build-your-own dirt cup bar.
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In celebration of Carnegie Mellon University’s 125th anniversary, the University Libraries and the Office of the Vice Provost for Community, Culture and Engagement offered a new installment of the annual “Heading to the Point” on Tuesday, October 21. “From Margins to Mainstream: How Libraries Empower the Excluded” featured a powerful one-on-one conversation about the evolving role of libraries as agents of culture, community, and inclusion.
On Thursday, October 9, Carnegie Mellon University Press celebrated the launch of “Time Well Spent: An American Architect in Europe, 1893,” a new book by School of Architecture Assistant Teaching Professor Francesca Torello that brings to life the extraordinary travels and experiences of young Henry Hornbostel. Hornbostel went on to become an influential Beaux-Arts architect, designing several bridges in New York as well as Carnegie Mellon’s original campus — including the College of Fine Arts building, where the book launch was held.
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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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On Wednesday, September 17, the CMU community gathered in Hunt Library to celebrate Constitution Day with a hands-on, drop-in workshop. Hosted by the University Libraries and the Office of Community Engagement and Leadership Development, the event invited attendees to craft their very own pocket-sized U.S. Constitution by decorating the cover and personalizing the pages. Visitors could then take home this unique keepsake that connected them to the nation’s founding document.
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On Sept. 9, more than 125 students gathered in IDeATe Studio for Hands-On: Pizza & Pennant Making, kicking off the University Archives' 125th Anniversary exhibit, “Room to Imagine.” Participants traded screens for fabric, glue guns, and plenty of pizza, diving into the tactile joy of creating colorful banners inspired by the vintage pennants, which are some of Crystal Johnson's favorite pieces in the archives.
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