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Carol Smith and Lorraine Haricombe pose in front of the steps at the University of Texas' Main Building.

Former dean Lorraine Haricombe to speak on libraries and digital scholarship

The University of Kansas Libraries will welcome former dean and international library leader Lorraine Haricombe as the next guest in its “Global Conversations in Librarianship” series.
Professor headshots on a stylized blue background - Rachel Bechtold, Jake Brillhart and Lauren Norman

KU Libraries select Sprints Week participants for research and teaching collaborations

The University of Kansas Libraries have selected three faculty and academic staff members to collaborate with specialized teams of librarians during Sprints Week, May 18–22, an intensive program designed to address course development and research challenges.
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Kit Cavazos and Theo McKay hold certificates distributed at the 2026 DASEE luncheon.

KU Libraries student employees recognized with dean’s awards

Two University of Kansas student employees who do vital work in Spencer Research Library's public services and a KU Libraries student ambassador were honored among their peers and supervisors at the 14th annual Dean's Award for Student Employee Excellence (DASEE) luncheon on May 7, at Watson Library.
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