Due to construction adjacent to Fondren Library, the Main Desk entrances (east and west) – accessible via the Laura Bush Promenade – will be closed from November 25 until December 13. The library will remain open throughout construction. You can enter by walking up Fondren’s exterior steps (west side), through the door across from Hughes-Trigg…Continue Reading We’re Still Open at Fondren Library!
Ellis Shuler and the Creation of the Geology Library
Fondren Library is undergoing a major renovation ahead of the opening of the Rees-Jones Library of the American West. This renovation involves relocating one-third of the library’s collection, giving staff a chance to review books that haven’t been handled in a long time. Janet Allmon in the cataloging department had one such experience. The book…Continue Reading Ellis Shuler and the Creation of the Geology Library
Fondren Library Renovation Updates
As one door closes, another door opens. This is certainly true of Fondren Library in 2024, as we say goodbye to the Science Information Center (SIC), fondly known to Mustangs as the “blue side” of Fondren. The SIC building is now closed, and the facility will soon make way for the construction of the new…Continue Reading Fondren Library Renovation Updates
Announcing the Jalesia Horton Memorial Library School Scholarship
SMU Libraries is proud to announce that our Friends of SMU Libraries Library School Scholarship has been renamed in honor of our friend and colleague, Jalesia Horton. Jalesia joined SMU Libraries in 2019 and worked here until her passing on February 28, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer. The newly renamed Jalesia Horton Memorial…Continue Reading Announcing the Jalesia Horton Memorial Library School Scholarship
SMU Libraries Celebrates Black History Month
Nationally celebrated across the United States since 1976, Black History Month is a time to reflect on the history, culture, and countless contributions to American society by African Americans. This year’s theme is African Americans and the Arts. To celebrate, we created a book display highlighting a few of the contributions to our library by…Continue Reading SMU Libraries Celebrates Black History Month
Love Data Week
Data is inarguably an integral part of our lives, influencing decision-making processes across all disciplines. February 12 -16, SMU Libraries will join the global community in celebrating International Love Data Week, an initiative that emphasizes the importance of data in research, education, and innovation. This year’s theme – “My Kind of Data” – underscores the…Continue Reading Love Data Week
Shaping the Future Through the Lens of History
Thanks to the generosity of Jan and Trevor D. Rees-Jones ’78, SMU Libraries begins the next chapter for significant historical scholarship, research and collaboration. This article by Pat Ward appears in the Fall 2023 issue of the SMU Libraries Newsletter. For the past two decades, Dallas entrepreneur Trevor D. Rees-Jones…Continue Reading Shaping the Future Through the Lens of History
Upcoming Changes to Fondren Library Spaces
Fondren Library is set to undergo some renovations in the new year, with several exciting projects that will transform our library spaces. If you’ve noticed the signs in the Commons on the first floor of Fondren Red, you may already know about the upcoming construction in the library. We’ve teamed up with Master of Design…Continue Reading Upcoming Changes to Fondren Library Spaces
Top tips on data, databases and datasets
SMU Libraries will host Drop-in with Data on Tuesday and Thursday. Drop in and see us and bring your questions about using data and datasets. We’ll have experts in GIS, data visualizations and Tableau, business, humanities, and social sciences. November 14 (registration recommended), 1 p.m. in Fondren Library November 16 (registration required), 12 p.m. online…Continue Reading Top tips on data, databases and datasets
Anti-Racism Starter Kit
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 means exhaustive, but can help you get started in that process. Antiracism/Talking About Race America’s…Continue Reading Anti-Racism Starter Kit