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		<title>New Milestones for Robeson Undergraduate Research Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:17:50 +0000</pubDate>
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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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					<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>Celebrating Rutgers Composers</title>
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		<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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					<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>New Digital Collection: Rutgers Meets Japan</title>
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		<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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		<title>Erosion of Truth: A Workshop on Mis/Disinformation in the Age of AI</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joanne Dera]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; On April 1, librarians at Dana Library hosted The Erosion of Truth: How to Protect Yourself from Mis/Disinformation in the Age of AI, a hybrid virtual/in-person workshop. Mis- and disinformation in society’s information landscape is not new; however, the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence has compounded its impact on individuals, society, and our democracy. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Data for Change: Women in STEM Wikidata Edit-a-Thon</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joanne Dera]]></dc:creator>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; On March 4, Dana Library hosted a Wikidata mini edit-a-thon focused on Women in STEM in collaboration with librarians from NJIT. The event brought together 13 participants ranging from beginner to advanced contributors, including students, librarians, and experienced Wikipedians. Attendees represented Drew University, NJIT, Smith Library, and Dana Library, along with members of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Triveni Kuchi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:56:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Xu Guo, graduate specialist for qualitative methods at the Rutgers–New Brunswick Libraries, contributed to this report and to the development of the exhibition. &#160; In celebration of International Love Data Week, a new exhibition opened on February 9 at Carr Library. When Data Speaks: Stories from People, Places, and Time aims to show how qualitative [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Unearthing Treasures in the Archives</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Bacchetta]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:57:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; As the metadata archivist at Special Collections and University Archives (SC/UA), I have had the privilege of working with our collections on a daily basis. Though I’ve just been able to scratch the surface of our ample and unique holdings, I’ve had the joy of making old records publicly accessible while creating new records [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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