KU Libraries Events & Exhibits
Events
Current Exhibitions
Pushing Boundaries with Science and Fiction
In conjunction with the 2023-24 KU Common Book, "Parable of the Sower," by Octavia E. Butler, KU Libraries are honored to showcase the innovative merging of science and fiction seen at the University of Kansas.
Object Lessons
Please enjoy a selection of bookbinding models created by KU Libraries conservators between 1995 and 2024. Bookbinding models demonstrate the structure, materials, and techniques of various historical book forms. In addition, their creation may inform conservation treatment of collection materials from Spencer Research Library and other campus libraries.
The Diverse World of Manga: Shōjo Manga and Female Manga Artists
A KU Libraries International Collections exhibition featuring the East Asian collection's books of shōjo manga, manga works aimed at young teen females. The shōjo manga genre developed soon after the shōnen manga, works for young teen boys, in post-war Japan.
About our Exhibitions
Exhibitions in the Libraries highlight the strengths of the libraries’ collections and the creative scholarship of our KU campus community. In partnership with other cultural venues at KU and throughout our local and regional community, the exhibitions promote the scholarly and educational mission of the University, reflect the Libraries' commitment to freedom of information and cultural diversity, and stimulate academic discourse on campus.