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2026 Alumni Resource Roundup

As new graduates begin their lives and careers beyond Carnegie Mellon, they retain access to many resources and programming opportunities at the University Libraries. From browsing stacks in physical locations to virtually touring exhibits and attending events, here are all the ways alumni can stay connected and continue to benefit from the Libraries’ offerings.

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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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“Journey to This Spot: Mapping Everyday Life at CMU” Photo Gallery

More than 60 visitors joined the Libraries Student Advisory Council (LSAC) at their end-of-year showcase on Wednesday, April 22. “Journey to This Spot: Mapping Everyday Life at CMU” celebrated the ways maps and other depictions of spaces tell stories of where people gather, what they do, and how they live, inviting the CMU community to trace paths from dorms to class, see how their peers use spaces in different ways, and see how time of day and changing seasons affect familiar views.

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Meet the Libraries Student Workers

At the University Libraries, students help staff Hunt Library, the Posner Center for Special Collections, and Sorrells Library. Students offer support in a variety of different areas: interning in the Sustainability Studio, assisting in the University Archives, sitting at the front desk, and helping with the Libraries’ many events.

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“Buggy to Bots” Photo Gallery

During Spring Carnival, the University Archives hosted a “Buggy to Bots” open house, which showcased Carnegie Mellon University’s history, traditions, and stories that make the CMU community unique. At least 90 people attended the open house, which the university archivists opened early because of how eager attendees were to enter.

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