February 6, 2020
In the February edition of the Dean's Update, Dean Nitecki illustrates some strategies to fuel improving the relationships of a library within its academic home.

Photo courtesy Jaci Downs Photography
Did you ever want to look at Drexel's old yearbooks? Now you can! The University Archives recently began adding digitized issues of several Drexel yearbooks to iDEA, Drexel's digital repository.

From the 1956 Spartan yearbook: Gustave R. Gaschnig prepares to adjust relay circuiting in the RCA B12MAC Computer.
The American Library Association's annual Midwinter meeting came to Philadelphia this year, and Drexel Libraries staff were on hand to welcome their colleagues from across the country, attend sessions and scope out the latest trends in the industry.




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Upcoming Events
J oin us online for this fun social media event to raise awareness of the importance of data. The theme for the 2020 event is "Introducing Students to Data."

Discover the rich history of Drexel University at the first session of a 3-part film screening presented by the Drexel University Archives. Bring your lunch and your curiosity about Drexel’s history – we’ll provide the popcorn! This event is open to all Drexel faculty, staff, students, alumni and members of the public.

S cholarSip returns for the 2019-20 academic year with three new sessions that address the theme University and Industry Research Collaborations. This March, we welcome guest speaker Banu Onaral, PhD, H. H. Sun Professor, Drexel University's School of Biomedical Engineering, Science & Health Systems.