October 2025

  • Bright red locker shown outside a building

    From Idea to Reality: Rutgers University Libraries Roll Out 24/7 Lockers

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN REPORT
Headshot of Consuella Askew Letter to the Libraries

As we settle into our new organizational structure, we are bringing into focus our strategic goals for the next three years.

>> Read more from the vice president for university libraries

FEATURES
A bright red locker shown outside a building From Idea to Reality: Rutgers University Libraries Roll Out 24/7 Lockers

These shiny red lockers are now located outside the front entrance of nine libraries.

>> Read Orla Mejia’s account of how the locker project took shape

Headshot of an adult Let Me Reintroduce Myself: Coordinator for Training and Mentorship

Mary Beth Weber will foster a learning community and unify training initiatives across Rutgers University Libraries.

>> Hear from Weber about her new responsibilities and find links to professional development sources

Nesting dolls made to look like the Rutgers Scarlet Raptor mascot Turning the Page: Special Collections at Robeson Library

Bart Everts is now the acting Paul Robeson Library liaison for history, world languages, and special collections.

>> Read Everts’s piece about the collections, his favorite items, and the work ahead

simple illustration showing video play, pause, and stop icons Virtual Posters from State of the Libraries 2025

The annual State of the Libraries event included 10 virtual poster presentations.

>> View the diverse range of presentations by Rutgers University Libraries faculty and staff.

video reels and digital audio tapes lying on a table in front of a record player Digitizing Jazz from the Archives

The Institute of Jazz Studies is working on a grant-funded project to preserve an at-risk collection.

>> Read Diane Biunno’s description of the digitization project and its significance

a room with a green screen and recording equipment New Media Recording Studio at Robeson Library

The studio provides an easy way for faculty and staff to create quality video content for teaching and learning.

>> Learn about the new recording studio

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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