October 7, 2022


"I believe that librarians are educators and that they will be more obviously and actively educators in the future than they have been even in the recent past.”

— John Creese, Drexel University President, 

from a speech given in February 1946


Dean's Update: Has Time Been Moving Faster Since You Last Read In Circulation?

In this September/October newsletter, the Dean of Libraries recaps what staff have been up to over the last few months and looks ahead to the new academic year.


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Seven New Staff and Three Co-op Students join the Drexel Libraries

You’ll find a mix of new and familiar faces in the Drexel Libraries this fall. Join us in welcoming ten new staff and co-op students to Drexel! 


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Drexel Libraries Announces Fall Events Lineup with Focus on Building Community In Person and Online

The Libraries is continuing to increase its in-person events this year, with several new and returning events scheduled for the 2022/23 academic year. 


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Undergraduate student Shaily Panwar presented the Libraries' 1st ScholarSnack event since 2019.

Photo Essay: Libraries Staff Enjoy a Unique Look at University City through the Lens of Public Murals during 2022 Staff Appreciation Day

Over the summer, DUL staff gathered together for the first in-person Staff Appreciation Day since before the pandemic, which included a Mural Arts tour around West Philadelphia. 


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DUL staff explore the "Tribute to Alex Scott" mural in West Philly.

In Other News


Q&A with Hanna Pistorius, Drexel University Archives' Archival Metadata Assistant



New Exhibit: 1892 to 2022: A Selection of Moments from Drexel's History on Display in the W. W. Hagerty Library



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



Featured Resources


Fall 2022: New eBooks & Journals

The Drexel Libraries recently added several new e-books and journals to its collection. Resources cover themes and disciplines including biology, health sciences, medicine, climate change, and more. Check out the full list of our new resources on our website.


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Upcoming Events

October 12: Wednesdays@Noon: A Partial History of the Enrollment of Black Students at Drexel


Join Simon Ragovin, Archives Technician, for this webinar and learn more about history of enrollment of Black students at Drexel and the administrative policies that affected it.


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October 19: Wednesdays@Noon: Teaching with the Archives--the Schramm Company Records as a Case Study


University Archivist Matthew Lyons and History Professor Lloyd Ackert will discuss the broader possibilities of teaching with archival materials.


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October 24 - 30: Open Access Week


The Libraries is hosting six different events during the 2022 Open Access Week. Learn about Drexel research and the importance of making information open and freely available. Visit our website for details about each event.


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December 5: Fall ScholarSip with Professor Ben Kalina


Join Professor Kalina for a discussion on his forthcoming short film on the history of environmental injustice in Philadelphia and the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities.


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