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Funding secured for congressional archives enhancements, civics and history education

WVU Libraries received $1.5 million in congressionally directed spending to expand utility, usability and capacity of the American Congress Digital Archives Portal and to equip West Virginia and other states' K-12 educators with resources and tools for refortified civics and history education.

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Presenting the first Art in the Libraries retrospective exhibit, which celebrates 10 years of impact. To honor and reflect, join the launch event on Oct. 8.

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In honor of American Archives Month, on Oct. 2, WVU Libraries is proud to host Dr. Colleen Shogan, Archivist of the United States.

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Bridget Jamison has joined the West Virginia and Regional History Center (WVRHC) as the Instruction & Public Services Archivist.

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Stewart Plein, Curator, Rare Books and Printed Resources at the West Virginia & Regional History Center (WVRHC), will retire August 30 after 13 years of service as a librarian to WVU Libraries.

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Last week, students new and returning filled classrooms, the Mountainlair, PRT stations, — and WVU’s libraries. Why? To find a space to “lock-in” on new courses, challenges, and academic goals with other like-minded students.

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West Virginia University Libraries’ Instruction Steering Committee selected Amelia Blevins and Chase Mikles as 2024 Robert F. Munn Undergraduate Library Scholars.

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Librarians and social workers have existed in separate spaces for a long time, but many of their goals and ethics are shared. Read about two students' experiences.

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The West Virginia & Regional History Center invites the public to celebrate West Virginia Day with a program on West Virginia folklore and the opening of a new exhibit at 2 p.m. June 20.

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In 1947, West Virginia University student John Poulos, a native of Weirton, WV, described the World War II military fighting man in a history class essay. Learn more here.

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As part of its mission, the Art in the Libraries Committee seeks to highlight the art and scholarship of graduate students.

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