Like many cultural heritage institutions across the United States, we have been eagerly anticipating this year’s 250th anniversary of American independence. We have prepared articles, exhibits, and planned our personal holiday celebrations. But before we part ways for the long holiday weekend and head to our various parades or barbecues, we wish to give a Read More

When opening a book, typically the first page one encounters is the title page – a separate page that offers several pieces of information about the work, including the title, author name, and publisher information. The presence of a title page seems rather intuitive, but that assumption underlies how common the title page has become Read More

The World Cup kicks off today! For the first time since 1994 the tournament is back in the United States with co-hosts Canada and Mexico. The first match starts at 3pm between host nation Mexico and South Africa. Over the next month Argentina will look to defend its title, while historic football giants like Brazil Read More

Summer is a season for winding trails, starry skies, and stories shared around the fire. Pack your backpack and stop by Mullen, where resources, recommendations, and new discoveries are waiting around every bend. Whether your summer takes you across mountains or just across campus, we’re here all summer long to help you find your way Read More

Books are like time machines. When we read the kinds of works produced by Aristotle, Einhard, Shakespeare, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mary Shelley, etc. we lift the veil of time and make contact with a past we will never truly know. This analogy deepens in meaning when the book itself– not just the text– is centuries old. Read More

Last Monday, Theology and Religious Studies Librarian Taras Zvir published a post describing the many books that Mullen Library was able to purchase with funds from a bequest of former Professor of Church History Msgr. Robert Trisco (1929-2023). Msgr. Trisco’s generous gift has enabled Taras to strengthen and bring up to date the library’s holdings Read More

Each year, the staff of Special Collections choose several items from the Rare Books collection to undergo conservation [1]. We prioritize rare or unique items that we believe are likely to be of broad academic interest and whose condition would otherwise make it difficult for researchers to consult them without causing further damage. The goal Read More

Photo credit: Rev. Msgr. Robert Trisco / The Catholic University of America Fiscal Year 2026 marks the first year in which the library has been able to utilize the generous gift of a devoted friend of the library, Rev. Msgr. Robert Trisco. In December 2020, Msgr. Trisco, Professor Emeritus of Church History, pledged $650,000 in Read More

Guest author Nicholas Brown, Ph.D. is a recent doctoral graduate from Catholic University’s Department of History and Anthropology. Most of us, when we think about libraries, imagine books. (Fair.) Catholic University’s Special Collections houses thousands of texts, ranging from Rare Books’ medieval manuscripts to the dissertations of former CUA doctoral students kept by Archives. But Read More

In a galaxy not so far, far away… It is a period of final exams. Across the campus, deadlines are approaching and focus is in high demand. As students rise to meet this challenge, the LIBRARY stands ready with extended hours, study spaces, and research support to guide their effort. Success is within reach…. Guidance, Read More