News from the Library
News from the Archives
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Jonathan Trinque, Research Services Coordinator The UConn Library’s Archives & Special Collections holds over 1000 archival collections. Some of these collections are well known and are used all the time… [...]
The Connecticut Digital Archive is a collaborative member organization that supports digital preservation and access for all Connecticut’s people. Established in 2013, the CTDA has become the digital repository for multiple… [...]
On January 3, 1944, 300 men from Mexico arrived in Connecticut after a journey of 3700 miles which started six days earlier in Mexico City. They were hired as Braceros,… [...]
The exhibit is available at Homer Babbidge Library Plaza Level, from April 2 until May 5, 2024. An exhibit created by Edward Junhao Lim, the Business & Entrepreneurship Librarian of… [...]
Come visit – a lot is new! On Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 3-5 pm, Archives & Special Collections will host an open house to welcome our community into our… [...]
Upcoming Events
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1/21
Interleaf: A Scholarly Writing Group
Interleaf: A Scholarly Writing Group
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Homer Babbidge Library
Meeting Structure:
- 4:30-5:00: Introductions (to each other and scholarly work)
- 5:00-6:00: Sustained writing (weekly accountability time to write with others)
- 6:00-6:15: Interleaf exit (expressions of interest and affirmation of someone else?s work across disciplines)
- 6:15-6:30: Research chat (share resources, suggested readings, or ask a librarian)
Interleaf honors writing as an intertextual and collaborative act, where ideas don?t exist in silos but unfold in relation to others. Come add your page to the story of scholarship at UConn. RSVP requested for headcount, but not required.
Interleaf (n): a page inserted between pages of a book, often blank or supplementary; a space of connection, reflection, and addition -
1/28
Interleaf: A Scholarly Writing Group
Interleaf: A Scholarly Writing Group
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Homer Babbidge Library
Meeting Structure:
- 4:30-5:00: Introductions (to each other and scholarly work)
- 5:00-6:00: Sustained writing (weekly accountability time to write with others)
- 6:00-6:15: Interleaf exit (expressions of interest and affirmation of someone else?s work across disciplines)
- 6:15-6:30: Research chat (share resources, suggested readings, or ask a librarian)
Interleaf honors writing as an intertextual and collaborative act, where ideas don?t exist in silos but unfold in relation to others. Come add your page to the story of scholarship at UConn. RSVP requested for headcount, but not required.
Interleaf (n): a page inserted between pages of a book, often blank or supplementary; a space of connection, reflection, and addition -
2/4
Interleaf: A Scholarly Writing Group
Interleaf: A Scholarly Writing Group
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Homer Babbidge Library
Meeting Structure:
- 4:30-5:00: Introductions (to each other and scholarly work)
- 5:00-6:00: Sustained writing (weekly accountability time to write with others)
- 6:00-6:15: Interleaf exit (expressions of interest and affirmation of someone else?s work across disciplines)
- 6:15-6:30: Research chat (share resources, suggested readings, or ask a librarian)
Interleaf honors writing as an intertextual and collaborative act, where ideas don?t exist in silos but unfold in relation to others. Come add your page to the story of scholarship at UConn. RSVP requested for headcount, but not required.
Interleaf (n): a page inserted between pages of a book, often blank or supplementary; a space of connection, reflection, and addition -
2/5
First Thursday Open House
First Thursday Open House
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
04:30 PM - 07:00 PM
The Benton Museum of Art
3-6:30pm
At The Beanery
The Beanery Café is open for drinks and snacks4-6pm
SUBOG hosts an Open Mic evening with limited free coffee and baked goods for students
4:30-7pm
In the Galleries:
- Visit with cute pet Therapy Dogs Wrigley and Andy
- Live DJ with WHUS
- Craft: Design your own Valentine Cards
- Pick up an art sticker
- Do a fun scavenger hunt in the galleries with friends
- Pick up a library book
20% off Sale in the Museum Store all day
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2/11
Interleaf: A Scholarly Writing Group
Interleaf: A Scholarly Writing Group
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Homer Babbidge Library
Meeting Structure:
- 4:30-5:00: Introductions (to each other and scholarly work)
- 5:00-6:00: Sustained writing (weekly accountability time to write with others)
- 6:00-6:15: Interleaf exit (expressions of interest and affirmation of someone else?s work across disciplines)
- 6:15-6:30: Research chat (share resources, suggested readings, or ask a librarian)
Interleaf honors writing as an intertextual and collaborative act, where ideas don?t exist in silos but unfold in relation to others. Come add your page to the story of scholarship at UConn. RSVP requested for headcount, but not required.
Interleaf (n): a page inserted between pages of a book, often blank or supplementary; a space of connection, reflection, and addition
Did you know we offer great workshops?
Lots of great opportunities this month to learn about citation management, Google tools, PubMed, and market & industry research. Register at https://lib.uconn.edu/workshops
Exhibitions
Check out was is currently on display