News from the Libraries
See all upcoming Libraries events — including our featured events, workshops, and exhibits — on the UMN Twin Cities Events Calendar.
Unburied: Death and Mourning in the Archives
From burial and mourning practices across communities and cultures, to popular conceptions of death in folklore and literature, the archives teach us not only how our ancestors lived their lives, but also how they understood death.
What exactly do librarians do?: A Q/A with Laura McElfresh, cartographic metadata librarian
The second article of a three-part Q/A series that explaining the ins and outs of librarianship, and all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into supporting public knowledge. This interview features Laura McElfresh, an associate cartographic metadata librarian.
What exactly do librarians do?: A Q/A with Emily Beck, curator of WHL
The first of a three-part Q/A series that explaining the ins and outs of librarianship, and all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into supporting public knowledge. This interview features Emily Beck, curator of the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine (WHL).
Flora and Fauna: The Artistry of Nature
This is exhibit is open at the Minnesota Zoo in the Hanifl Nature Center, Oct. 13, 2026 through Jan. 3, 2027.
Art of Flying: A to Z Story Stroll
Take a stroll along an alphabet of birds! The exhibit is open at the Minnesota Zoo along the Treetrop Trail, Oct. 13, 2026 until November 2026.
Moving a library
A photo gallery marking Magrath Library's closure and the effort to move its holdings of nearly 500,000 books and other materials.
The Right of the People: Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
This exhibit situates the Declaration of Independence in its historical moment and contextualizes the actions of the founders of the new republic.
The Right of the People: Anti-Fascist Propaganda, 1914-1945
This exhibit showcases a selection of anti-fascist posters from World War I and World War II. The exhibit is open through Feb. 26, 2027, weekdays only.
The libraries of the University of Minnesota announce new digital access to The New York Times for all students, faculty, and staff
The libraries of the University of Minnesota announce a new digital subscription to The New York Times available to all current UMN students, faculty, and staff. This subscription is a partnership between all of the libraries of the University of Minnesota and access extends to all students, staff, and faculty across all five UMN campuses.
Explore the newly relaunched BTAA Geoportal
The Geoportal provides access to well over 100,000 downloadable GIS datasets across hundreds of government agencies as well as scanned historical maps from university library collections.
Echoes and Equations: The Art and Archiving of Harriet Bart
This exhibit features the archive, artwork, and book arts of Harriet Bart, a leading Twin Cities artist, active from the 1970s to the present. The exhibit is open through Sept. 25, 2026, weekdays only.
A busy summer with the University Libraries Creation and Innovation Hubs!
The Libraries Creation and Innovation Hubs had a busy summer, welcoming future students into our spaces, promoting our resources to internal and external partners, and preparing for the fall semester. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at our work these past months!