Emory Libraries News Today

Led by Oxford professor Kenneth Carter, the center has hired new staff and launched programming while planning its inaugural public scholarship festival Sept. 20-22.

As Emory moves into spring, make time to attend the variety of events on campus, from sports to lectures. Enjoy the last full month of the semester with your friends and colleagues!

The two-day festival will run from Oct. 4 - 5 with a full day of author panels and other activities.

The two-day festival will run from Oct. 4 - 5 with a full day of author panels and other activities.

Join a poetry reading and book signing with award-winning poet Major Jackson on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Seating is limited, so register early.

The LEAD award, granted by the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education, honors academic library programs, policies and initiatives that encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion across campus and in the surrounding community.

The new semester is still a few days away, but there are already plenty of fun activities ahead. From celebrating King Week to attending a variety of athletic events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in January.

Speaking to a hybrid audience of more than 800, Isabel Wilkerson brought a powerful message about how, by more deeply understanding our national history, we can better embrace our shared humanity.

At Feast of Words, Emory’s authors — who produced 82 new titles in the past year — were toasted by President Gregory L. Fenves for “exemplifying the mission of Emory University to serve humanity through new knowledge.”

Based on results from the most recent Emory Libraries survey, staff members have been making improvements across the libraries this fall — which is perfect timing as students and faculty prep for finals and look ahead to the spring semester.