University Libraries

Annette Bailey honored with 'Mover & Shaker' award from Library Journal

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Annette Bailey was recognized for "her commitment to librarianship and creating open source technology that benefits library users worldwide."

11th annual Undergraduate Research Conference to be held April 19

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Almost 100 students will present their research and creative scholarship at the 11th annual Undergraduate Research Conference on Friday, April 19. Family, friends, those affiliated with the university, and the greater community are welcome to attend.

College of Science, University Libraries collaborate on SCALE-UP classroom

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The new SCALE-UP classroom, located in Newman Library, will be used for instruction and training for the library and the College of Science's Integrated Science Curriculum.

University Libraries hosts interactive programs, movies, and more to mark Black History Month

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

University Libraries is celebrating February as Black History Month with interactive programs, documentary movies, and discussion of the culture in music and books. All of the events are open to the public and light refreshments will be served.

Tyler Walters appointed to board of directors of digital archival firm

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

University Libraries Dean Tyler Walters has accepted appointment to the board of directors of DuraSpace, an independent, not-for profit organization with the mission to lead the development and improvement of open technologies that provide long-term, durable access to scholarly, scientific, and cultural records.

Matthew Wisnioski book examines how a radical group of engineers impacted the notion of technology

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

"Engineers for Change" examines how a radical group of engineers partnered with civil rights activists to agitate for change.

Deadlines approach for undergraduate research programs, conferences

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Deadlines are approaching for research opportunities and conferences for undergraduate students.

Virginia Tech initiates community-driven project to found Library Publishing Coalition

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The project emerged following conversations between Virginia Tech, Purdue University, and the University of North Texas regarding the need for a community dedicated to advancing the field of library publishing.

History of Food and Drink Collection is explored one blog post at a time

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Archivist Kira Dietz writes a blog featuring items from the History of Food and Drink Collection at the Virginia Tech University Libraries. Her insightful posts remind us of the important role food plays in our lives, and how what we eat can tell us about who we are.

Tracy Hall joins University Libraries as instructional services librarian

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Tracy Hall will work to develop online instruction tools for the library as well as help students become savvy at evaluating information.

Virginia Tech joins largest digital library in the world

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

As members of HathiTrust, the University Libraries will provide the Virginia Tech community with access to millions of digitized volumes.

Photos: Students compete in the University Libraries' Scavenger Hunt

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:20:33 -0400

Students ran all over campus and town while participating in the University Libraries' Hokie Hijinx Scavenger Hunt.

Distinguished Innovator in Residence Cameron Neylon to speak during Open Access Week

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Cameron Neylon's talk, "Network Enabled Research: the Challenge for Institutions," will be held Monday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the Graduate Life Center at Donaldson-Brown Auditorium. His visit is sponsored by the University Libraries, the Graduate School, and Learning Technologies.

New fund opens access to Virginia Tech research

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The published research of Virginia Tech faculty and students will be more freely available thanks to a new fund that supports open access publishing.

Video: Honest, it's Abe touting Virginia Tech's land-grant heritage

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

As students in the Newman Library witnessed, Virginia Tech's celebration of the signing of the Morrill Act includes a surprising visage from the past.

University Libraries celebrates students with events, renovated spaces

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

New paint and carpet in the Newman Library second-floor commons, an action-packed scavenger hunt beginning Sept. 26, other fun events and new services help the University Libraries kick off the fall semester.

Traveling exhibition brings Abraham Lincoln's legacy to Virginia Tech

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The ideals Abraham Lincoln fought for -- equality, freedom and democracy -- are at the heart of the exhibition, which will be held at Virginia Tech's Newman Library.

Tyler Walters presents keynote at national conference on digital curation

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

As keynote speaker at the Northeast Document Conservation Center's annual conference, Digital Directions, Tyler Walters addressed the issues related to managing and preserving digital media.

Paul Metz honored with emeritus status

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A member of the university community for 33 years, Paul Metz led a transformative shift from print to digital materials within the university's library system.

Board of visitors approves 2012 faculty promotions, tenure, continued appointments

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved these changes at its June 4 meeting.

University alive with summer programs, cultural events

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

In addition to summer classes and orientation programs, the university will host summer programs and events that promise something for everyone.

Ellen Krupar receives 2012 President's Award for Excellence

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ellen Krupar is co-founder of the Campus Police Support Group, an organization established to support logistical needs to the department during crisis and emergency situations.

Monena Hall joins University Libraries as learning commons and assessment librarian

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Monena Hall will evaluate and streamline the libraries' assessment activities and assist students in their academic pursuits using library resources.

Ryan Speer joins University Libraries as digital collections archivist

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ryan Speer will coordinate the University Libraries' efforts to select, scan and provide online access to materials that are currently only available with an in-person visit to the library.

10th annual Undergraduate Research and Prospective Graduate Student Conference to be held April 19

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to observe the oral and poster presentations on April 19 in Squires Student Center. A diverse set of research topics and creative scholarship will be featured by undergraduate student researchers.

Writing Center student coaches encourage confidence in writers

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech's Writing Center coordinates more than 4,000 appointments each year to help students with their writing. Clients come from various academic and cultural backgrounds to seek writing advice from trained coaches.

Concert features a feast for the ears

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

"Vegetable Verselets" will spring to life on April 29 with a Met soprano, famed composer, and Virginia Tech's own Tracy Cowden at the piano.

Tyler Walters leads national committee on digital stewardship

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Preserving digital information is a challenge for universities, libraries and other organizations. As coordinating committee chair for the National Digital Stewardship Alliance, Tyler Walters will address these concerns and help groups work together for the greater good of information access.

Jon Udell to serve as first Distinguished Innovator in Residence

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Jon Udell, an author, information architect, software developer and new media innovator, will give a free lecture at the Inn at Virginia Tech April 12, on "Representing the World: How Web Users Can Become Web Thinkers and Web Makers."

Brian Mathews joins University Libraries as associate dean for learning and outreach

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Brian Mathews will work to create partnerships and to spearhead library renovations that will enhance and enrich the library experience.

Special Collections open house displays rare treasures

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A first edition of James Joyce's "Ulysses;" the bill of sale for a slave boy; and a letter from Charles Lindbergh to astronaut Michael Collins are among some of the items that may be on display during the first Tuesday open house events at the University Libraries.

Virginia Tech collects books to restock South Sudan's universities' libraries

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech faculty have been working with their counterparts at the University of Juba and the Catholic University of Sudan to re-establish agricultural programming at the higher education level.

Virginia Tech authors to be honored at University Libraries

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Faculty, staff, and students with recent published books will be recognized at an event in Newman Library on Feb. 23.

Keith Gilbertson joins University Libraries as digital technologies development librarian

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Keith Gilbertson, an expert in digital technology development, will work to make information in Virginia Tech's digital repositories more accessible and secure.

Zhiwu Xie joins University Libraries as digital technologies development librarian

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Zhiwu Xie, an expert in digital technologies development, brings his knowledge to the Digital Library and Archives at the University Libraries.

New services to enhance library experience

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The University Libraries are now open 24 hours, five days a week; are lending electronics like iPads and laptops; and are offering other services to better meet user needs.

University Libraries' Rebecca Miller named Emerging Leader

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

As an emerging leader with the American Library Association, Rebecca Miller will work with colleagues throughout the United States studying issues related to librarianship.

Nathan Hall joins University Libraries as VTechWorks Librarian

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Nathan Hall has joined the Virginia Tech University Libraries as the VTechWorks librarian. Hall comes from the University of North Texas where he served as digital curation librarian. He will work on digitization and curation projects for the libraries, and collaborate with faculty and students regarding information management needs.

Virginia Tech's door opened and they came

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Visitors included folks from the university community, alumni, donors, and curious children and adults from all over the state. The hundreds who came had a chance to learn about such things as cows with portholes, race cars, snakes, flowers, and how disease spreads.

Virginia Tech's first president and a Union soldier both used the same diary to chronicle the Civil War

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Visitors to the Newman Library Special Collections during the Nov. 12 University Open House have the opportunity to see the diary.

Virginia Tech launches first international journal dedicated to ePortfolios

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Its mission is to encourage the study of practices and pedagogies associated with ePortfolio in educational settings.

Board of visitors approves 2011 faculty promotions, tenure, continued appointments

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 6 meeting.

Eileen Hitchingham honored with emerita status

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Eileen Hitchingham, dean of university libraries at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the "dean emerita" title by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Tyler Walters named dean of University Libraries

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Tyler Walters, associate dean for technology and resource services at the Library and Information Center at Georgia Tech, has been named dean of University Libraries at Virginia Tech.

Search committee for Dean of University Libraries announces four finalists selected for campus visits

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The search committee for the Dean of University Libraries has announced four finalists selected for campus visits.

Don Kenney honored with emeritus status

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Don Kenney, associate dean of administrative services for the University Libraries at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the "associate dean emeritus" title by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Graduate student receives Janet L. Cameron Scholarship

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Margo Duckson, a second year doctoral student in the Department of Food Science and Technology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, received the Janet L. Cameron Scholarship, a $1,000 scholarship endowed by the Peacock-Harper Culinary History Collection Friends and administered by the Virginia Tech Graduate School.

Virginia Tech launches search for new dean of University Libraries

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech announces an international search for a new dean of the University Libraries, a position that has been held by Dean Eileen Hitchingham who is retiring after a distinguished career as a librarian and administrator.

Charla Lancaster, Rebecca Miller join University Libraries

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The University Libraries at Virginia Tech has named Charla Lancaster as director of assessment and library access services and Rebecca Miller as the college librarian for science, life sciences, and engineering.