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Welcome New and Returning Students

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries welcomes all new and returning students, staff, and faculty to the start of the fall 2026 semester! Feel free to reach out to our friendly faculty and staff at CMU Libraries at any time to help you get acquainted with our many services, events, workshops, and technologies available to you.

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Spotlight: Emma Slayton

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 Data Education Librarian Emma Slayton a few questions about her work, to find out more about the inspiration behind her contributions to the campus community.

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Welcome from the Dean of Libraries

It is my great pleasure to welcome new and returning students, faculty and staff to Carnegie Mellon University Libraries, your destination to access a wide range of specialists and services that can advance your research, teaching and learning at the university.

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Libraries Year in Reflection 2025–2026

The 2025–2026 Libraries Year in Reflection celebrates a year of innovation, collaboration, and community at Carnegie Mellon University Libraries. From the opening of the Posner Center for Special Collections and expanded support for research and open science to new opportunities for students to learn, connect, and engage, the publication showcases the people, partnerships, and milestones that shaped the past year.

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