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WVU Libraries’ History Center welcomes new rare book and print collections archivist

Bringing extensive experience in special collections, instruction and outreach and digital and physical collection management, Rigby Philips’ unique perspective will fuel her role as the new rare book and print collections archivist.

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Libraries presents Outstanding Librarian Award to Heady, among others

On May 28, WVU Libraries presented several awards to this year’s librarian and staff recipients, recognizing their exceptional knowledge, skill and dedication to their role and the larger WVU community.

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History Center to honor West Virginia's WWII veterans on West Virginia Day and beyond

Join the History Center for an afternoon of stories about a revered Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, the opening of a new exhibit about West Virginian veterans during World War II and cake to celebrate the state’s birthday.

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Now accepting student applications for Robert F. Munn Library Scholars Award

WVU Libraries invites undergraduate students who wrote an exceptional humanities or social sciences research paper this 2024-25 academic year to submit their work for consideration for the Robert F. Munn Library Scholars Award.

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Libraries graduate assistantships foster skills beyond the stacks and graduation

Whether you’re studying social sciences, music, history, teaching or any other discipline, a graduate assistantship with WVU Libraries prepares you for your future. Read about our GAs' experiences working with the Libraries.

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New West Virginia history exhibits on display at WVU Downtown Library

The West Virginia & Regional History Center has opened three new exhibits in the Downtown Library Atrium and John D. Rockefeller IV Gallery on the second floor.

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