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 of the video was shared on Rutgers University Libraries Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages, with more than 20,000 views on Instagram alone. The video was also shared in this story, which was featured in Rutgers Today on Monday, April 13, and has since been shared on universitywide social media pages. The video also was entered into the ARLIES Film Festival, which had a record 49 entries and took place on April 28 during the Association for Research Libraries annual meeting.
Charles Casseus, Luke Sangiamo, and Ray George transformed the Block R into an open book for display in the R Garden on Rutgers Day. Their work of art incorporates bookbinding fabric, cardboard, 3D printed letters, and a compilation of images, maps, and graphical designs. The project is a visual representation of the extensive Rutgers University Libraries system: 11 libraries across all Rutgers locations, five distinctive collections, and a robust online presence. We posted pictures on all Rutgers University Libraries social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Threads.
The Spring 2026 issue of the NJAL Newsletter features numerous articles about Rutgers University Libraries.
Mary Beth Weber participated in a panel discussion for the opening plenary session at the Coalition of Networked Information’s (CNI) Spring 2026 Meeting in Salt Lake City. The plenary session, “Libraries Leading Campus AI: Claiming our Seat at the Table,” was moderated by Rebekah Cummings, digital matters director, University of Utah. Co-panelists were Jessica Davila, associate Dean of digital strategies and innovation, University of Oklahoma; Michael Meth, dean, San Jose State University; and Doralynn Rossman, dean of the library, Montana State University. Having a seat at the table was an important discussion point at CNI. It was further emphasized that having a seat is essential, while having the right people at the table is critical. This includes dissenting voices, as they represent considerations that others might have ignored or with which they may be unfamiliar.
Paige Morgan was awarded a place in the Pencerdd program with Literature Wales, which supports and mentors poets who are relatively new to the ancient poetic craft of cynghanedd, which creates harmony through a mixture of alliteration and assonance. She is the first American to take part in the program. View the program website in Welsh. Website in Welsh: