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Text Taking Pride in Queer Lit at UMD Libraries with rainbows and an old Testudo mascot.
Take Pride in Queer Lit with these books by LGBTQ+ authors available through UMD Libraries
As the university celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month, it’s the perfect time to borrow these books through UMD Libraries.
Spines of books by Katherine Anne Porter
UMD Libraries now accepting applications for the Katherine Anne Porter Research Award
This inaugural award provides support for research using the Katherine Anne Porter papers.
Photo of the Homegrown exhibit in Hornbake Library.
New “Homegrown” exhibition takes root in UMD Libraries’ Hornbake Library
“Homegrown: An Introduction to the Environmental Justice Movement” is on display through the Spring 2025 semester.
LatinX Heritage Month with flower design.
UMD Libraries’ Celebrates LatinX Heritage Month with 11 books by LatinX authors
LatinX Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15 but you can borrow these books through the Libraries anytime.
UMD Libraries Releases New Open Source Web Application Developed for White House Pool Reports Digital Collection
Custom-built email editor automates redaction of sensitive information in reports by journalists covering the president
Hilary Thompson Headshot and Access Services in Libraries Logo
UMD Libraries’ User Services and Resource Sharing Director Hilary Thompson awarded 2024 Distinguished Achievement in Access Services Award
Thompson was recognized for her transformative leadership, commitment to staff development, and her service to the profession beyond the university.
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