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Nicholas Brown and the Roman Revolution of 1848 – 1849 with David Kertzer

Join David Kertzer, Paul R. Dupee, Jr. University Professor of Social Science, Professor of Anthropology, and Professor of Italian Studies; Allison Levy, Director of Brown University Digital Publications; Massimo Riva, Professor of Italian Studies; and Deidre Lynch, Ernest Bernbaum Professor of Literature at Harvard University, for a born-digital book presentation on Tuesday, April 25 from Nicholas Brown and the Roman Revolution of 1848 – 1849 with David Kertzer

Zhuqing Li Appointed Head of Library Exploration and Research for East Asia

The Library is thrilled to announce the appointment of Zhuqing Li as the Head of Library Exploration and Research for East Asia in the Center for Library Exploration and Research (CLEAR). She reports to the Director of Library Exploration and Research. Zhuqing previously served as the Library’s Faculty Curator for East Asian Collections on a Zhuqing Li Appointed Head of Library Exploration and Research for East Asia

We’re in this Together: Notes on Solidarity and Collaboration

This moderated conversation brings together faculty and scholars situated in Africana, Latinx, and Asian American Studies to discuss solidarity as a practice in support of diversity and inclusion in higher education. Tuesday, April 11 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Digital Scholarship Lab at the Rockefeller Library Registration required – register here Zoom We’re in this Together: Notes on Solidarity and Collaboration

Tarika Sankar Joins Library as Digital Humanities Librarian

We are delighted to announce that Tarika Sankar will be joining the Brown University Library’s Center for Digital Scholarship (CDS) team as the Digital Humanities Librarian. Her first day is May 15, 2023. She joins us from the University of Miami’s English Department, where she will shortly receive her Ph.D. with a graduate certificate in Tarika Sankar Joins Library as Digital Humanities Librarian

Brown University Library Supports Nelson Memo through Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation Letter

An open letter from the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation (IPLC), consisting of the directors from thirteen libraries including the Brown University Library, was sent to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in support of the Nelson Memo, which aims to expand equitable access to federally-funded publications and data. The letter also Brown University Library Supports Nelson Memo through Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation Letter

Food & Feedback Forums

Tell us what you think! The Brown University Library is hosting two Food & Feedback Forum sessions. Enjoy pizza and snacks and give us your feedback on the Library’s physical spaces. During recent Library surveys, students commented on a variety of aspects concerning the Library’s spaces. We’d love to hear more — come and share Food & Feedback Forums

Brown University Library Celebrates National Public Health Week 2023

In keeping with the theme of National Public Health Week 2023, Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health, below are some relevant projects, initiatives, and resources from the Brown University Library. Subscription resources available via the Library A search for “public health” as subject retrieves these results in BruKnow, the Library catalog. You may use the Brown University Library Celebrates National Public Health Week 2023