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Welcome to KU Libraries! Visit us at any of our library locations across campus:
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Anschutz | |
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Spahr Engineering | |
Spencer Reading Room | |
Watson |
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Research & Teaching Support
Schedule instruction for your courses, consult with a librarian on your research, and get support for publishing and sharing your work.
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Featured at KU Libraries
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LibArt: Student Art in the Libraries
LibArt is a year-long juried exhibition organized and sponsored by KU Libraries. This year's show is made up of 138 pieces of artwork from over 70 students in 35 disciplines.
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Pushing Boundaries with Science and Fiction
The University of Kansas Libraries are delighted to welcome KU scholars pushing the boundaries of science and fiction with creative solutions to complex issues in this world and beyond.
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Social Justice Resources
The Social Justice Resource Guide provides information and resources on movements that matter.
Latest News
Tue, 07/16/2024
Since 2016, the Alyce Hunley Whayne Visiting Researchers Award has forged meaningful connections between selected scholars and the distinctive African American collections in Kenneth Spencer Research Library -- but in 2024 with two award recipients, an additional bond was built. Alyssa Cole and Brooke Thomas took part in overlapping visits to the library that sparked key moments of insight for their individual research projects as well as timely professional connections.
Tue, 07/02/2024
A descendant of the original settlers of the town of Nicodemus, Angela Bates has worked for over 30 years to honor the community’s legacy, establishing regional and national partnerships including collaboration with KU Libraries and the Kansas Collection.