November 28, 2023

"A trip to the library is like coming home and

going on an adventure at the same time”

— Megan Shepherd, best-selling author &

independent bookstore owner

Dean's Update: Preparing for Giving Thanks

In this last Dean's Update before she concludes her term as Dean of Libraries, Danuta A. Nitecki shares her reflections on her 50+ years as an academic librarian.

Mid-year State of the Drexel Libraries

The fall Library Advisory Group (LAG) was an opportunity for key champions of the Drexel Libraries to come together for one last time in 2023. During the meeting, Dean Nitecki provided a summary of the state of the Libraries as of the fiscal year’s midpoint.

Drexel Students Curate New Exhibit on the History of the University's Clubs and Organizations

The exhibit, which was curated by a current Libraries co-op student and a work study student, includes copies of The Lexerd, Drexel’s student yearbook.

Meet Daniel Mills, Technology Integration Librarian

We recently sat down with Dan to ask how he’s settling in and to understand what exactly technology integration does to support Drexel Dragons and the mission of the Drexel Libraries.

In Other News

Open Access Week Sessions Explore the Importance of Free & Accessible Access to Information

Missed one of our events or workshops? Watch the recording on the Drexel Libraries' YouTube Channel

Featured Resources from the Drexel Libraries

Discovering Philly

Get to know Philadelphia! The Libraries is excited to highlight a few books, DVDs, and local newspapers that feature the City of Brotherly & Sisterly Love.

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Honoring Indigenous Peoples

Celebrate works by Indigenous writers and artists all year long. Check out these book recommendations for readers of all ages—from biographies and non-fiction to stories for young adults and children’s books.

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Food, Cooking & Culture

As the year draws to a close, and the holiday season approaches, we are reminded of our rich cultural heritage through food. This month, the Drexel Libraries is pleased to feature a list of recently purchased resources related to food, cooking, and culture.

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Upcoming Events

Nov. 15 - March 31: Drexel's Student Organizations through the Years Exhibit

Learn about the history of student clubs and organizations in the University Archives' latest exhibit. View copies of The Lexerd yearbook and reproductions of photos from the Drexel University Archives collections. Now on display in the W. W. Hagerty Library.

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February 12 - March 23: AIDS, Posters, & Stories of Global Health Exhibit

Explore how AIDS posters serve as highly adaptable, durable, cost-effective, efficient tools in sharing public health messaging. Corresponding events will be announced over the coming weeks.

This traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine wll be on display in the Drexel Health Sciences Building for a limited time!

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"A trip to the library is like coming home and

﻿going on an adventure at the same time”

Discovering Philly

Honoring Indigenous Peoples

Food, Cooking & Culture

going on an adventure at the same time”