December 2025

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN REPORT
	Letter to the Libraries Our large-scale progressive movement as an organization has occurred at a time of shifting institutional and national tides. >> Read more from the vice president for university libraries
FEATURES
	Realigning Library Services to Scale Research Support RSS was formed to coordinate the development and delivery of research support services. >> Joseph Deodato writes about the group’s impetus and specialized teams.
	Behind the Title: What I Really Do You’ve probably seen Rhonda Marker’s job title—head, open knowledge strategies—and wondered what it means. >> Marker writes about how her role touches on all things “open” to help our services thrive.
	Staff Advisory Committee Town Hall: November 2025 The event aimed to emphasize the importance of staff voices in shaping SAC initiatives. >> Eddie Suarez, Andy Martinez, Chiaki Mills, and Corinne Suarez provide town hall highlights and a link to the video.
	Promoting Well-Being Through Crocheting and Knitting Smith Library has hosted four gatherings in collaboration with the NJMS Crochet and Knitting Club. >> Ermira Mitre writes about the popular program, which is funded by a Rutgers Health Joy at Work Mini-Grant.
	Introducing the Clement Alexander Price Archive and Circulating Collection Dana Library recently hosted a grand opening reception. >> Naomi Gold writes about the unveiling of items from Price’s archival collection and personal library.

DEPARTMENTS
	Faculty and Staff News A variety of personnel-related updates, including individual achievements, arrivals, and departures. >> Read Faculty and Staff News
	Need to Know Key organization-wide information, important procedural changes, and upcoming action items. >> Read Need to Know
	Seen and Heard News and social media mentions, publications, presentations, and podcasts. >> Read Seen and Heard
	DEI Spotlight DEI Committee activities, as well as recommended resources and helpful links. >> Read DEI Spotlight

Seen & Heard