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Attendees walk through "The Circle Unbroken," an exhibit celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Givens Collection. (Photo/Craig Bares)

Archives and Special Collections Givens Collection News

‘A candle in the dark’: The Givens Collection celebrates its 40th anniversary

The collection documents the cultural achievements and contributions of African Americans, containing over 8,000 books…

Adria CarpenterJanuary 28, 2026

Three students gathered around a table in the Toaster Innovation Hub

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Beyond the Books: How UMN Libraries elevates student learning with its unique spaces

The Toaster, Makerspaces and Virtual Reality Studio show that there are always new ways to…

University LibrariesSeptember 9, 2025

Ralph Rapson. Courtesy of Rapson Architects

News Northwest Architectural Archives

The NAA unveils decades of designs by landmark modernist architect, Ralph Rapson

Whether you like them or not, Ralph Rapson’s buildings have something to say. Just look…

Adria CarpenterJune 24, 2025

The First Avenue and 7th St. Entry "wall of stars" in the "Music on Hennepin" exhibit, on Monday, December 9, 2024. (Photo/Adria Carpenter)

Archives and Special Collections News Past Exhibits Performing Arts Archives

From Prince to The Clams, ‘Music on Hennepin’ showcases the bands who inspired generations

A new exhibit, “Music on Hennepin,” featuring materials from the UMN Libraries Minnesota Underground Music…

Adria CarpenterJanuary 16, 2025

Flap Book example

Health Sciences Libraries News

NEH grant allows UMN Libraries to pilot digital workflow for interactive flap books

Nicolini da Sabbio, G. A. (1539). Viscerum hoc est interiorum corporis humani partium. per Ioan.…

University LibrariesJanuary 14, 2025

Original artwork illustration of the cover of Goodnight Moon

Children's Literature Research Collections News Primary Sourcery

Largest gift by first-time donors establishes Kerlan endowed chair

The University of Minnesota Libraries today announced the largest gift by first-time donors in its…

University LibrariesOctober 15, 2024

Lisa Janette, head of archival processing at the University of Minnesota Libraries, works through the accessioning process of materials for the Performing Arts Archives, on Monday, July 15, 2024, in the Archives and Special Collections. (Photo/Adria Carpenter)

Archives and Special Collections News

Before the Libraries can preserve history, the processing archivists get to work

Accepting new material into the Libraries' archives is a lengthy and laborious process. A small…

Adria CarpenterAugust 7, 2024

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