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		<title>Solve the Rutgers University Libraries Crossword</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Bacchetta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I started solving crossword puzzles in high school, and to this day, doing a crossword (or two) is my favorite way to spend a relaxing night. About three years ago, I was looking for a new challenge and I decided to try constructing my own puzzles. I built my first crossword in November 2023, and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Introducing the LibKey Nomad Browser Extension</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elizabeth York]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When you find an article or ebook citation on the web, would you like to link straight to the full text available from Rutgers University Libraries? You can do this with the free LibKey Nomad browser extension! LibKey Nomad connects you to many of the Libraries&#8217; scholarly articles and ebooks, even when you begin your research outside the Libraries website.   It is [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Milestones for Robeson Undergraduate Research Award</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Kannegiser]]></dc:creator>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Paul Robeson Library celebrated the sixth annual Undergraduate Research Award on April 16 as part of the official campus SPARK! week (Showcase of Projects, Art, Research, and Knowledge). Five undergraduates were awarded cash prizes ranging from $250 to $1,000 for their exemplary research projects making use of a range of library resources, collections, and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Special Collections and Digital History Class Collaboration in Camden</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bart Everts]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Special Collections and Digital History Class Collaboration in Camden Over the Spring Semester, Special Collections at Robeson Library hosted Jesse Bayker’s digital history class as part of their class project commemorating Rutgers University–Camden’s centennial. Robeson librarian Bart Everts met with Bayker during the fall semester to plan how students might interpret the history of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Engagement Day 2026 Builds Connectedness</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lara De Meo Hoyt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Engagement Day 2026 was held on Friday, May 22 at Livingston Student Center. About 90 Rutgers University Libraries faculty and staff gathered for a day of professional development and team building. The theme was Building Bridges: Creating a Connected Workplace. Connie Cinko, a human resources professional with a focus on learning and development, led [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Celebrating Rutgers Composers</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bret McCandless]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:36:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; On April 18, in conjunction with the Mason Gross School of the Arts 50th Anniversary Celebrations, Rutgers University Libraries cosponsored a concert of music by composers who have taught and studied at the school since its inception in 1976. The idea for the concert came from Music and Performing Arts Librarian Bret McCandless, who [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Examining the Evolving Meaning of America’s Birthdays</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Powell]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; On April 30, Robeson Library hosted an opening reception for its latest exhibit, America’s Birthdays: Selling &#38; Redefining the American Dream. The event brought together students, faculty, librarians, and guests to celebrate the launch of the exhibition and the collaborative work behind it. The students’ research, creativity, and curatorial efforts were recognized, and visitors [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Honoring Paul Robeson&#8217;s Legacy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Powell]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; On February 19, Robeson Library hosted an evening that honored the enduring impact of Paul Robeson, the distinguished Rutgers alumnus, activist, artist, and scholar. The program highlighted Robeson’s powerful legacy through curated reflections and engaging dialogue, offering a rich exploration of his contributions to social justice, culture, and intellectual life. Facilitated by Jason L. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Staff Advisory Committee Town Hall: March 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chiaki Mills]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Andy Martinez, Corinne Suarez, and Eddie Suarez also contributed to this report. &#160; Summer Leadership Transition of the Executive Council John Gibson began the meeting by announcing that he will step down as chair of the Staff Advisory Committee Executive Council as his term ends in June.  Jeff Teichmann will take over as chair on [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Digital Collection: Rutgers Meets Japan</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Isaiah_Beard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:13:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; We are pleased to announce the launch of Rutgers Meets Japan, a new digital companion collection that brings to life a remarkable trans-Pacific story of intellectual exchange, cultural connection, and shared history. Developed in conjunction with the book Rutgers Meets Japan: A Trans-Pacific Network of the Late Nineteenth Century, this digital collection expands upon [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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