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Spencer Research Library as seen from the second floor landing on the north side.

Whayne Scholars to highlight research projects, KU’s African American Experience Collections during public talks July 9

The University of Kansas Libraries will host a public presentation featuring the 2026 recipients of the Alyce Hunley Whayne Visiting Researchers Travel Awards at 3 p.m. July 9.
Patience Ocloo pictured standing in front of Watson Library.

KU Libraries welcomes first international librarian-in-residence through global engagement initiative

The University of Kansas Libraries has welcomed its first international librarian-in-residence, marking a major step forward for the Institute for Globally Engaged Librarianship (IGEL) and its efforts to build meaningful global partnerships.
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A student uses a laptop in the renovated study carrels in Watson Library.

KU Libraries now provides access to Inside Higher Ed

Members of the KU community on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses now have unlimited access to Inside Higher Ed, a leading online publication covering news, analysis and commentary on higher education, through a new institutional subscription provided by KU Libraries.
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