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Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· 5d

Welcome new and returning students! 🎒 We'll be participating in several @cmu.edu campus orientation events today until next Friday. 🏫 Here's a comprehensive list: library.cmu.edu/about/news/2...

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· 7d

Did you catch Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey" this week? 🍿 Stop by the Posner Center next to see some rare copies of Homer’s epic up close. 📚 library.cmu.edu/visit/posner...

Alexander Pope’s 1725 translation, rendered in rhymed iambic pentameter, became the definitive English version during the Enlightenment. This four-volume edition published in 1771 also includes Pope’s translation of an Iliad parody called Batrachomyomachia — or “the battle of the frogs and the mice.” (POSNER-SML PA4025 .A5 P6 1771).

A 1901 printing of William Morris’ translation. This posthumous edition was printed by Chiswick Press, mimicking the elegant style and “Golden Type” of Morris’ own Kelmscott Press. The Posner Center houses a collection of about 100 Kelmscott volumes, which launched the fine press movement. (SPEC-KLM-4 PA4025 .A5 M6 1901).

A miniature version of the Odyssey printed in clear 41⁄2-point Greek type. One of 23 volumes in William Pickering’s early-career “Diamond Classics” box set, it stands alongside Dante, Shakespeare, and Horace, each printed in their original language. Pickering was known as a pioneer in commercially binding books in cloth — making these some of the first ever clothbounds. (POSNER-MCS Z233 .P5 D54).

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· 12d

August is #NationalWellnessMonth, a time to reflect on the habits, relationships, and resources that support overall well-being. This month's collection explores a range of perspectives on wellness. 🫶 A physical book display is in the Hunt Library lobby. 💻 Explore the book display: bit.ly/NWM-books

National Wellness Month titles in the book display.

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· 18d

In 1985, Steve Jobs visited @cmu.edu after launching NeXT to share his vision for the future of higher education computing. 👩‍💻 Read how the making of a new Steve Jobs biography reveals how our University Archives continue to inform scholarship decades after the records were created. bit.ly/4wqVtJW

John Crecine delivered the introductory remarks when Steve Jobs visited Carnegie Mellon in 1985, shortly after announcing NeXT, to discuss the company's vision for a computer designed for higher education. The visit is documented in “The Tartan” student newspaper. Carnegie Mellon University Archives.

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· 20d

Research today is more collaborative, data-intensive, and interdisciplinary than ever before. Read how we're helping researchers navigate this evolving landscape through expertise in open scholarship, evidence synthesis, research data, scholarly publishing, and responsible AI. 💻 bit.ly/3RZPRHC

Hunt Library blue exterior lights at night

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Jul 13

Arts and Humanities Librarian Kristin Heath has led "Breathe, Reset, Connect with Your Heart" 🫶 workshops since Fall 2024, connecting with folks across @cmu.edu. What began as a workshop series has since evolved into a monthly virtual program. 💻 Read more: library.cmu.edu/about/news/2...

"Kristin is knowledgeable, attentive to our individual needs, and respectful of each person's unique journey. Even in just twenty minutes, the session shifted the energy in the room - we all felt calmer, more centered, and more positive." - Chisato Tada

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Jul 9

Published annually by the CMU Sustainability Initiative, the VUR uses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, as a framework for understanding how education, research, and practices contribute to a more sustainable future. Read more: bit.ly/25-26-VUR

Sixth Annual Voluntary University Review of the Sustainable Development Goals: 2025-2026 - Carnegie Mellon University Sustainability Initiative

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Jun 30

For students, keeping up with the changes of AI, open science practices, and new discovery tools can be challenging. Our librarians saw an opportunity to help students build those skills. 💻 Read~ How Librarians Made Emerging Research Tools Accessible to Undergraduates: bit.ly/4bhi17g

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Jun 29

We hope you're finding creative ways to beat this heatwave! 🫠 Archival image from 1963, found in the CMU Digital Collections. Sigma Nu fraternity's "Sailboat" entry fell apart just 10 feet from the finish line on Frew Street during Spring Carnival's buggy race.

Black and white archival image from 1963. "During the special exhibition heat of the Spring Carnival buggy races, the concrete wheels on Sigma Nu fraternity's "Sailboat" entry fall apart just 10 feet from the finish line on Frew Street."

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Jun 25

Purdue University Libraries & School of Information Studies is joining four Open Forum for AI (OFAI) Working Groups, contributing expertise in data stewardship, info governance, digital scholarship, and research infrastructure to help advance open, responsible, and human-centered AI. bit.ly/4xK8pvH

Wilmeth Active Learning Center, Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies. Source: lib.purdue.edu/walc/

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Jun 17

Out with the old and in with the new... unless you're the University Archives. 🪪 While Pittsburgh-based #CMU faculty and staff begin exchanging their old ID cards for new ones, the Archives brought out some previous generations for a little blast from the past.

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Jun 15

Hey @cmu.edu. 👋 Due to planned electrical repairs, Hunt Library will be closed from June 17-21. The building will reopen for normal hours on June 22. We apologize for the inconvenience. Sorrells Library will be open as usual on June 17-18, but closed for the Juneteenth holiday on June 19.

Hunt Library at night with rainbow exterior lights

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Jun 11

“If necessity is the mother of invention, then whimsy is the fairy godmother of the miniature book.” 📚🔍👀 👍📖 Explore the full mini-collection at the Posner Center for Special Collections.

a person holding a mini book titled, "Small is Beautiful" by L.W. Bondy

a mini book titled, "Mark Twain Loved Cat" on a brown pillow

a mini book with a blade of grass from Poe's grave

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Jun 8

What a beautiful day at @cmu.edu! 🌞 "Three students sit, reading books among tulips in a Morewood Gardens Women's Residence Hall flower garden." (c.1946) Image found the the #CMU Digital Collections - General Photograph Collection. 💻 For more archival images: digitalcollections.library.cmu.edu

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Jun 1

Our June book display brings together recent scholarship alongside historical works and fiction that examine how #AI has been understood across time. Explore featured eBooks (link below) and visit the rotating display in Hunt Library lobby to learn more. 💻 eBooks: library.cmu.edu/about/news/2...

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· May 28

We've just received a major archival acquisitions connected to internationally recognized artists and celebrated @cmu.edu alumni — including original costume sketches from Academy Award-winning costume designer / CMU alumna Ann Roth + School of Drama faculty Barbara & Cletus Anderson. bit.ly/4u7CX7v

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· May 11

As new graduates begin their lives and careers beyond @cmu.edu, they retain access to many resources and programming opportunities at the Libraries. Here are all the ways alumni can stay connected and continue to benefit from our offerings. 💻 Learn more: library.cmu.edu/about/news/2...

Alumni can request books and other materials from the libraries.

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· May 7

This year marks 50 years since Pittsburgh's most beloved neighbor stopped by our commencement. 🎓 In 1976, @cmu.edu awarded Fred Rogers an honorary doctorate in fine arts. At #CMU, our hearts remain in the work that #MrRogers championed for all of us. 🫶 Congrats to all graduates!

Mr. Rogers commencement speech. May 8, 1976.

"So, at the root of all art and all science, there exists a gap - a gap between what the world is like and what the human creator wishes and hopes for it to be like." - Fred Rogers

"When people help us to feel good about who we are, they are really helping us to love the meaning of what we create in this life." - Fred Rogers

Home to CMU History. My Heart is in the Work. Materials courtesy of Carnegie Mellon University Archives.

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· May 7

The Posner Center for Special Collections was delighted to welcome Simon Armitage, the Poet Laureate of the UK, for our first annual #Shakespeare Lecture. The event concluded with a Q&A led by Jake Grefenstette, President and Executive Director of @poetryforum.bsky.social. bit.ly/shakespeare-...

Director of the Posner Center for Special Collections Sam Lemley shows Simon Armitage and the audience the Shakespeare folios held in Special Collections

Special Collections Coordinator Catherine Blauvelt shows Simon Armitage other books in the collection

Simon Armitage and the Q&A led by Jake Grefenstette, President and Executive Director of the International Poetry Forum

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· May 1

Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander #AANHPI Heritage Month with us! Explore these titles online or stop by the Hunt Library lobby for our physical book display. 💻 library.cmu.edu/about/news/2... 🎉 We'll also host a kickoff party today 12-2pm in Hunt & Sorrells Library!

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Apr 29

“The University Libraries is one of the few places on campus where I don't feel rushed. At a school like @cmu.edu, I think it's so valuable to have a place of relative calm and of no expectations to relax, meet friends, or get work done.” –Moira Doolittle, College of Fine Arts

“The University Libraries is one of the few places on campus where I don't feel rushed. At a school like CMU, I think it's so valuable to have a place of relative calm and of no expectations to relax, meet friends, or get work done.” –Moira Doolittle, College of Fine Arts

Students say it best. Carnegie Mellon University Libraries.

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Apr 21

First celebrated in 2004, National Library Workers' Day recognizes the unique contributions that library workers make to help people find the information they need. Thank you to all the library workers who make CMU Libraries the destination for discovery. We appreciate you! 🫶 #NLWD26 #FindYourJoy

Chasz Griego helps a student at the hackathon.

Emma Slayton and Emily Bongiovanni present at a workshop.

Emily Davis help students in the University Archives.

Sarah Young helps a student at a hackathon.

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Apr 20

We recently stretched and mounted “Two Men on the Edge” (1988) by Harold Cohen. Cohen developed AARON, one of the first artificial intelligence programs designed to create art. This 80 × 97" canvas was part of a 2018 gift from Pamela McCorduck. Come and see it on display at the Posner Center! 🖼️ 👀

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Apr 17

What do #NFL stadiums have in common with @cmu.edu's campus? Hint: you walk on it everyday. 🌱 As Pittsburgh prepares to host the #NFLDraft 🏈 Acrisure Stadium 🏟️ is replacing its Kentucky bluegrass field with a newly engineered bermudagrass designed for cold-weather performance. bit.ly/nfl-cmu-grass

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Apr 14

Our 2026 Pitt Partner intern Josie Karkkainen is hard at work in the Architecture Archives. 📐 Have you been to the 4th floor of Hunt Library to see our exhibit?

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Apr 13

Happy Student Employee Appreciation Week! 🎉 From checking out materials and helping visitors at our service desks, to maintaining our collections and supporting workshops and classroom learning—you do it all! 📚 We couldn’t do this work without you. Your contributions make a real difference. 🫶

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Apr 9

As the 2026 spring semester comes to a close, the 2025-2026 Libraries Student Advisory Council (LSAC) is putting the finishing touches on their year-long mapping project to explore how space, memory, and identity shape their journeys at @cmu.edu. 🗺️ Learn more: library.cmu.edu/about/news/2...

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Apr 8

On campus, @cmu.edu students experience the Libraries in many different ways — through study, research, collaboration, and discovery. The following reflections are drawn from student voices featured in our stories over the past year. 🫶 Read the quotes from our students: bit.ly/4mo0bnO

“The University Libraries is where I feel the most connected to the resources available on campus. To me, it is a space of learning and discovery.”

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Apr 6

A fifth year student on @cmu.edu’s campus is exploring new ideas and interdisciplinary work aimed bringing current students and alumni closer to the University Archives, including digitized materials from Scotch'n'Soda Theatre. 🎭 💻 Read more: library.cmu.edu/about/news/2...

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries@library· Apr 1

For the first time, UK Poet Laureate Simon Armitage will read from a series of new and unpublished poems about the human soul, all composed as Shakespearean sonnets, and offer context and insight on the collection. 🗓️ Tuesday, April 28, 2026 ⏰ 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 📍 Posner Center cmu.is/shakespeare-...