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		<title>Seen and Heard</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In celebration of America’s 250th, Rutgers University Libraries produced a professional video to highlight the work of our archivists and the importance of distinctive collections. Special Collections and University Archives collaborated with Middlesex County and Cornelius Low House (the Middlesex County museum) on a special exhibit that opened on Saturday, April 11, and runs through the end of 2028. A reel-formatted version [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Kelly Worth retired on Friday, April 17. She began her journey with the Libraries in 1998, working part-time in the LSM administrative office. She transitioned to a full-time role in Alexander Library Administration on March 1, 1999, and since moving to Douglass in 2001, she has been an integral member of the Administrative Services Team [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lara De Meo Hoyt]]></dc:creator>
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					<description><![CDATA[Engagement Day Engagement Day will be on Friday, May 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Livingston Student Center. Although our buildings are closed on May 22, Engagement Day is considered a workday, and attendance is expected unless you have scheduled time off or are traveling on business. Whether you are able to attend [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Honoring Paul Robeson&#8217;s Legacy</title>
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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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					<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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					<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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					<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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		<title>Letter to the Libraries</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Consuella Askew]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spring always means event season at Rutgers. At a few recent events, I’ve had the honor of delivering welcoming remarks. This has gotten me thinking about the many roles we play at Rutgers University Libraries. In March, we had our second University Librarian’s Symposium Series event, focused on artificial intelligence in research. By convening experts [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lara De Meo Hoyt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Adriana P. Cuervo, director of Special Collections and University Archives, has been appointed co-chair of the Society of American Archivists&#8217; Annual Meeting Program Committee for the 2027 meeting. Barry Lipinski retired as library supervisor I, Access Services, James Dickson Carr Library, culminating an astounding 45-year career at Rutgers University Libraries. Having started as a work [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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