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Murphy Hall on KU's campus with overlaid images from the Gorton Library.

Gorton Music & Dance Library to celebrate quarter century milestone

For 25 years, the Thomas A. Gorton Music & Dance Library has been a cornerstone of performing arts scholarship, providing a home for learning, creativity and connection in Murphy Hall. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters are invited to a series of events Feb. 12-18 to honor the library’s quarter century of partnership as a pivotal university resource.
John Green Anthropocene Reviewed

KU Reads continues university, community connections with slate of spring events

Several events are planned throughout spring 2026 centered on the KU Reads 2025-26 Common Book, “The Anthropocene Reviewed,” by John Green.
Watson library with tree branches in foreground

KU Libraries showcase student-curated collections in Watson Library exhibit

As part of ongoing efforts to broaden collections, provide unique learning experiences and incorporate student feedback, KU Libraries will unveil two new student-curated collections. The opening reception for “The Nature of Being Human: Ecology, Identity, and the Stories in Between” will take place Feb. 5 in Watson Library’s Haricombe Gallery.

Libraries’ Winter Welcome events to connect students with resources, community

KU Libraries will host a pair of engaging events during Winter Welcome, Jan. 20–25, designed to help students reconnect with campus and start the spring semester with the tools they need to succeed. The week’s activities invite students to explore library spaces, discover resources, and build community during the first days back on campus.

Publications

Annual Review

The University of Kansas Libraries' publication that reviews accomplishments of the past year and a glimpse of priorities moving forward.

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Bibliophile

Bibliophile is published in print and online semi-annually by the University of Kansas Libraries for alumni, friends, and benefactors.

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Annotations

News from the libraries for the campus community is published each semester.

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User Brochures

These documents are available to users to learn about the services KU Libraries offers to students, faculty, and staff.

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KU Libraries Dean Carol Smith does an in-studio radio interview at KLWN.