December 2025

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN REPORT
Headshot of Consuella Askew Letter to the Libraries

Our large-scale progressive movement as an organization has occurred at a time of shifting institutional and national tides.

>> Read more from the vice president for university libraries

FEATURES
Close-up of hands holding research notes on top of a desk Realigning Library Services to Scale Research Support

RSS was formed to coordinate the development and delivery of research support services.

>> Joseph Deodato writes about the group’s impetus and specialized teams.

headshot of Rhonda Marker Behind the Title: What I Really Do

You’ve probably seen Rhonda Marker’s job title—head, open knowledge strategies—and wondered what it means.

>> Marker writes about how her role touches on all things “open” to help our services thrive.

illustration of silhouettes of two people facing each other Staff Advisory Committee Town Hall: November 2025

The event aimed to emphasize the importance of staff voices in shaping SAC initiatives.

>> Eddie Suarez, Andy Martinez, Chiaki Mills, and Corinne Suarez provide town hall highlights and a link to the video.

Close-up of pumpkins made from yarn Promoting Well-Being Through Crocheting and Knitting

Smith Library has hosted four gatherings in collaboration with the NJMS Crochet and Knitting Club.

>> Ermira Mitre writes about the popular program, which is funded by a Rutgers Health Joy at Work Mini-Grant.

Full bookshelves lining a wall with artifacts placed on top and closely grouped framed pictures on the wall directly above. Introducing the Clement Alexander Price Archive and Circulating Collection

Dana Library recently hosted a grand opening reception.

>> Naomi Gold writes about the unveiling of items from Price’s archival collection and personal library.

DEPARTMENTS
illustrated icon representing a person Faculty and Staff News

A variety of personnel-related updates, including individual achievements, arrivals, and departures.

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Exclamation mark against a yellow background Need to Know

Key organization-wide information, important procedural changes, and upcoming action items.

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simple illustration of a microphone Seen and Heard

News and social media mentions, publications, presentations, and podcasts.

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simple illustration of a stage spotlight DEI Spotlight

DEI Committee activities, as well as recommended resources and helpful links.

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