Community Outreach News

The University Libraries are constantly rolling out new exhibits with campus and community partners. The Libraries have been a continuous partner in CU Boulder’s “Documenting Change” program, which showcases the intersection between artists and scientists in their study of climate. “Documenting Change: Observations in Art,” in Norlin Library’s STEAM gallery,...

Assistant Professor Stephanie Bonjack reads to her young son in the CYAC section of Norlin. Keeping with the 2019 Earth Day theme of “Protect Our Species,” families are invited to visit Norlin Library on Bring Your Child to Work Day for a read-aloud and to explore wildlife through maps and...

The Special Collections, Archives & Preservation (SCAP) Department at the University Libraries is passionate about sharing its collections. SCAP actively looks for opportunities to collaborate with students, faculty, campus museums, and the community. “Cross-pollination between SCAP and the CU Art Museum, the CU Museum of Natural History, and other entities...

Over 100 members of the Council on East Asian Libraries (CEAL) came to the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries as part of a pre-conference for their annual meeting on Tuesday. CEAL and the Association of Asian Studies (AAS) attended a series of workshops that primed participants for the days ahead...

Thursday at lunchtime, students passing through the East Entrance of Norlin Library gravitated towards the savory smell of pizza. About a handful of subject librarians greeted students with slices and library-themed swag. “Meet Your Librarian” is a new event aimed at achieving an everlasting goal: to connect students with information...

This week, “CU Living Library: Dialoguing Difference” gave students, faculty, staff and community members the opportunity to listen to stories from their peers and engage in open dialogue. The event took place Wednesday and Thursday afternoons in Norlin Commons. Volunteers were recruited to serve as human Books and share their...

Norlin Library will host the CU Living Library: Continuing Community through Dialogue March 6 and 7, an interactive event featuring the stories of students, staff, faculty, and community members who will engage as with attendees or “readers” who want to “borrow” living books for impactful conversations covering topics such as...

A teacher, a researcher and two students walk into a snowy forest. No, it's not the set up to a joke but rather a fascinating exploration of climate change and the inherent challenge of communicating research data. All are welcome to join the University Libraries for a panel discussion and...

CU Boulder’s Program in Jewish Studies and cosponsors will honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jan. 27, with a free public lecture by visiting scholar David E. Fishman, professor of history at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Fishman’s talk, “The Book Smugglers of the Vilna Ghetto: A Chapter in Spiritual...

The William M. White Business Library and Health Promotions are teaming up to offer students two Stress(less) Workshops focused on providing stress relief during mid-terms. Join us in the Business Library, Conference RM 200C Monday, October 15 from 1 to 2 pm and Wednesday, October 24 from 11 to 12...