The Agenda - Faculty and Staff Newsletter

October 2026

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN REPORT
Headshot of Consuella Askew Letter to the Libraries

By demonstrating alignment with institutional priorities, university libraries can position themselves as effective partners.

>> Read more from the vice president for university libraries
FEATURES
A large group of adults pose, smiling, in a brightly lit conference center. My Experience in the ARL Intensive Learning Program

Antonio Barrera recently completed the highly selective program, which is designed to provide 20 fellows with a space to explore topics preparing them for roles leading research libraries.

>> Barrera writes about the eight-month hybrid experience
Close-up of an exhibit with professional head shots, names and titles of professors, and documents Robeson Library Welcomes the New Faculty of Rutgers University–Camden

An exhibit now on view welcomes the seven new educators and scholars.

>> Read the report by John Powell
Black-and-white image of a man wearing a suit, seated behind a desk and looking off to the side. An old-fashioned rotary phone is on a table in the background. Unearthing (More) Treasures in the Archives

In his work for Special Collections and University Archives, Stephen Bacchetta continues to discover gems.

>> Bacchetta describes some of his newfound favorites
Two adults sit conversing at a table positioned near a large projection screen. Author Talk with Ada C.M. Thomas at the Institute of Jazz Studies

Thomas shared insights from her research into jazz musician Abbey Lincoln’s career.

>> Diane Biunno reports on the event
A huge inflated yellow toy duck with sunglasses sits on a counter. Making Connections, One Duck at a Time

Robeson Library has found creative ways to get students to engage with the library.

>> Read Ann Marie Latini’s story
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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Key organization-wide information, important procedural changes, and upcoming action items.

>> Read Need to Know
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News and social media mentions, publications, presentations, and podcasts.

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