February 2026

 

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN REPORT
Headshot of Consuella Askew Letter to the Libraries

We will remain steadfast in the values and ethical responsibilities of our profession.

>> Read more from the vice president for university libraries

FEATURES
Three panelists sit at a table, facing an audience. Video Available: Inaugural Symposium on AI in Higher Education

The University Librarian’s Symposium Series launched on November 10 with AI in Teaching and Learning at Rutgers: A New Chapter in Higher Education.

>> Read the recap and access the video on the Rutgers University Libraries website

A portion of a weathered document that reads "The Last Will / Joseph Bonaparte" Unearthing Treasures in the Archives

Stephen Bacchetta’s work as metadata archivist at Special Collections and University Archives has allowed him to unearth and publicize many unique collections.

>> Bacchetta shares highlights of the treasures he has found

A wall lined with display cases filled with objects When Data Speaks: Stories from People, Places, and Time

In celebration of International Love Data Week, a new exhibition opened on February 9 at Carr Library.

>> Triveni Kuchi and Xu Guo write about the meaning of the exhibit

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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