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Brown University Celebrates the Return of Rush Hawkins’ Sword

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University]—On Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 3pm Brown University Library will host a celebration to welcome back Rush Hawkins’ Civil War-era silver Tiffany presentation sword to the Annmary Brown Memorial. The sword was stolen from the University’s collections in 1977, and is returning to the Memorial following a case in The U.S. District Court for … Brown University Celebrates the Return of Rush Hawkins’ Sword

Brown University, National Archives and Records Administration, and National Archive of Brazil Forge Partnership

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — A unique, student-led project is the foundation for a partnership between Brown University, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the National Archive of Brazil, and the State University of Maringá (UEM). “Opening the Archives” is designed to provide online public access to the NARA-held State Department of Political Affairs … Brown University, National Archives and Records Administration, and National Archive of Brazil Forge Partnership

Important Electronic Resources Update!

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On Tuesday, August 13, CIS and the University Library are planning a change in the way electronic resources are accessed for on-campus users.  Starting on that date, users who link to electronic resources through the database list (http://library.brown.edu/eresources/) or e-journal list (http://rl3tp7zf5x.search.serialssolutions.com/) on the Library’s homepage will sign in via Shibboleth, the same sign-in method used … Important Electronic Resources Update!

Brown University Library Joins the Fedora Futures Project as Platinum Sponsor

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Brown University Library has become a Fedora Futures Project Sponsor and is one of several institutions working to help build and preserve the strengths of the Fedora architecture as a robust, full-featured set of repository services. Harriette Hemmasi, Joukowsky Family University Librarian, explained the decision to support Fedora Futures: “Brown … Brown University Library Joins the Fedora Futures Project as Platinum Sponsor

Brown University Library Celebrates Lovecraft with an Exhibit and New Research Fellowship!

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] —Brown University Library, home to the largest collection of H. P. Lovecraft materials in the world, is pleased to co-sponsor a two-part exhibit this summer in partnership with the Providence Athenaeum, and to announce a new annual fellowship for research relating to H. P. Lovecraft, his associates, and literary heirs. “The Shadow … Brown University Library Celebrates Lovecraft with an Exhibit and New Research Fellowship!

Ecrivez-vous français?: Selections from the Mel B. Yoken Archive

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — To welcome the American Association of Teachers of French who will be holding their annual conference in Providence this July, a new exhibit, Ecrivez-vous français?, is now on view in the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library lobby featuring selections from the Mel B. Yoken Archive. Highlights include letters from Matisse, … Ecrivez-vous français?: Selections from the Mel B. Yoken Archive

Brown University Library Joins HathiTrust Partnership

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Providence, RI [Brown University] – Brown University Library has become the newest member of HathiTrust (www.hathitrust.org), a partnership of major academic and research libraries collaborating in an extraordinary digital library initiative to preserve and provide access to the published record in digital form. Brown University Library will join HathiTrust as a sustaining partner. Launched in 2008, HathiTrust … Brown University Library Joins HathiTrust Partnership