June 18, 2020
A Message from SMU Libraries’ Dean, Holly Jeffcoat: Books, and the ideas they contain, are key resources when people are confronted with new ideas and problems. They help us learn from experts, dig deeper into our past, and contemplate ideas…
June 18, 2020
Dismantling systemic racism requires individuals, especially those privileged by a racist system, to proactively inform themselves, recognize their role, and take an active stand against the racism inherent in our society – including SMU. The resources below are by no…
June 18, 2020
In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times about racism, the author Ibram X. Kendi discussed the need to talk about racism with children: “When children ask a racial question and we don’t want to talk about it, the…
May 12, 2020
Join DHRI@SMU, August 10-13, 2020. Apply now, applications are due July 31 Digital humanities (DH) answers humanities questions with computational methods. DHRI@SMU offers intensive training in DH tools and skills. We focus both the digital and the humanities. We also…
May 5, 2020
Finals may not be on campus this semester but that does not make them any less stressful. We have put together some resources, tips, and advice to help you through this. In addition, SMU Librarians are still available to answer…
April 29, 2020
It’s ok. It’s the end of the semester, and you’re trying to finish those papers and projects so you can move on. It’s stressful. The good news? We are made for this, we train for this, we have even gone to grad school to…
April 27, 2020
Madeline Dixon was nominated by Dr. Erin R. Hochman, Associate Professor of History, for her Junior Seminar paper, The Weimar Republic and the War of Memory. In her nomination description, Dr Hochman highlighted Madeline’s use of SMU Libraries’ resources by…
April 24, 2020
Got SMU library books? Return them or keep them? Find out here! NOT GRADUATING? Keep your books and library equipment. Your due date has been extended to September 30. GRADUATING? If graduating and you live in Dallas, return your books and…
April 23, 2020
Meet with an SMU Librarian for a personalized 1on1 consultation, via Zoom. We have a librarian for every subject at SMU. It’s not too late to get help, so book your consultation now. Remember, we have an expert for that!…
April 19, 2020
When you can’t get something from the library that you need, we can send it to you! Tell us your request and we will find a digital version to send. If the item is not available through Interlibrary Loan (that’s…