As a special collections library on the Catholic University campus, we naturally collect materials that fit within the educational mission of the University. We have materials on Catholic history, canon law, and theology. But we also have collections that extend beyond the sacred, and that includes a small collection of vintage children’s literature. The most Read More

With spring on the horizon, this month we share how Mullen Library can help you make every minute count! Explore ways to map connections and uncover fresh insights with our workshop exploring Gephi’s network analysis tools. Learn more about open education and how it is shaping the future of learning. Discover new perspectives on the Read More

Every two years, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) publishes in College & Research Libraries News an article on the top trends and issues affecting academic libraries and the change our institutions are experiencing. We are highlighting some of these trends through blog posts over this academic year, including: supporting student well-being post-pandemic; Read More

Our guest writer this week is Rachel Nunley, a Virginia native and a Library Science (MS-LS) graduate student at the University of North Texas. She is currently doing her practicum at Special Collections in the Spring 2025 Semester. The USCCB Pro-Life Collection, housed at the Catholic University of America, Special Collections, provides a unique look Read More

Open Education Week (OEWeek) is from March 3-7 and celebrates open education around the globe! Open Education is a movement to make learning free, accessible, and flexible for everyone. The goal is to remove barriers to high quality learning and resources through sharing, adapting, and building upon the work that others have done. Open education Read More

The history of ecumenical dialogue between Christian churches and denominations is rich and complex, with significant steps toward unity involving the Roman Catholic Church. The Church has played a crucial role in the modern ecumenical movement, particularly through initiatives like the Second Vatican Council and ongoing dialogues with various Protestant and Orthodox churches. The World Read More

Women artists have long been overlooked in the art world, their contributions often overshadowed or excluded from dominant narratives. Adjusting Our Focus: Contemporary American Women in the Visual Arts brings attention to six artists with ties to the Washington, DC, area, whose work spans painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Though they worked across the last century, Read More

“If the heart of the University is in scholarship, then the heart of scholarship is in the library,” pronounced Rev. Dr. Peter Guilday, Professor of American Church History, at the April 25, 1925 cornerstone laying ceremony for the John. K. Mullen of Denver Library.  Inspired by Guilday’s words, a display will be held in the Read More

In Supremacy, Olson, tech writer at Bloomberg Opinion, presents the fight between two AI firms, them grappling with how to use the technology positively, and the dangerous path they could go down as they are overseen by two tech Titans. Once you are finished, check out the rest of our Popular Reading collection. Titles range Read More

Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2025 will take place from February 24–28. Now in its 12th year, this annual celebration highlights the crucial role of fair use and fair dealing in maintaining a balanced copyright system—one that fosters innovation, supports progress, and upholds freedom of speech and expression. Copyright law is designed to strike a careful Read More