NEW EXHIBIT – On the Verge of Extinction: Gilding Techniques and Vanishing Species – Contemporary artist Kay Jackson harnesses the power of medieval panel painting to call attention to the endangered species through the use of ancient techniques that are on the verge of being lost in our high-tech age. This rare medium lends poetry to the message about vanishing species. May Gallery, Mullen Library. Opening Reception – January 25, 4:30 – 6 pm.
DIGITAL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF AMERICA– The Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) is partnering with the DC Public Library to become a service hub of the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). The DPLA is an all-digital library that aggregates metadata and thumbnails for millions of photographs, manuscripts, books, sounds, moving images, and more from libraries, archives, and museums around the United States. If the application to become a DPLA Service Hub is accepted, the WRLC will provide information technology and service support while the DCPL will coordinate outreach efforts to local cultural heritage institutions. The target date for completing the initial ingest of metadata for the more than 55,000 digital objects in our combined collections is July 1st, 2017.
MEET WITH A LIBRARIAN – CUA students and faculty can now schedule a consultation with a librarian through Meet with a Librarian. Our librarians are available to meet with you about finding useful information resources, using a citation style, developing a research strategy, and much more. Please allow at least 24 hours between requesting a meeting and your suggested meeting times.