The QC Music Library would like to announce the return of the BOOK SALE to the Aaron Copland School of Music (ACSM). Items for sale will include Books, Scores, CDs, and more. The sale is CASH ONLY.   The post Music Library Book Sale: April 3, 2024 appeared first on Queens College Library ..read more

After a successful first year, the Queens College Library, in collaboration with the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute and generously supported by James J. Periconi, is again offering a research fellowship program that will defray costs for a scholar to conduct research with the collection over a period of two to four weeks. Read about last year's fellows and their fascinating research in this collection. The post Special Collections & Archives James J. Periconi Research Fellowship appeared first on Queens College Library ..read more

Did you know that Queens College Special Collections and Archives is home to the Helen Marshall Papers? Donated to the Library by Donald E. Marshall in 2017, the collection is comprised of 40 boxes of papers, photographs, and memorabilia documenting Marshall’s celebrated career in politics.   The post Processing the Helen Marshall Papers: A Q/A with the Archivist appeared first on Queens College Library ..read more

The Library mourns the loss of Arthur "Ben" Chitty, Higher Education Associate, who served as long-time Library Systems Officer, and PSC-CUNY union activist. The post The Passing of Arthur “Ben” Chitty appeared first on Queens College Library ..read more

Please join us in honoring Black History Month this February by viewing a selection of books celebrating the lives and work of various Black American artists, displayed on the main level of the Queens College Library (Rosenthal, 3rd floor). Curated by Amanda Lea Perez, our Substitute Visual & Performing Arts-Art Librarian, this cultural awareness collection seeks to emphasize the diverse history and ongoing influence of Black American artists in the world of visual and performing arts.   The post February 2024: Black History Month (Art History)  appeared first on Queens Coll ..read more

The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) is an international consortium of more than 750 academic institutions and research organizations, including Queens College. In this new year 2024, again, ICPSR brings data users new resources. The post ICPSR News: Scholarship, Researcher Passport, and Love Data Week appeared first on Queens College Library ..read more

By: Amanda Lea Perez, Substitute Visual & Performing Arts-Art Librarian Welcome back, Queens College Art Students!  As the new Art Librarian at the Queens College Library for the spring semester, I look forward to assisting you with your art research needs! The Art Collection on the sixth floor of the Benjamin S. Rosenthal building contains … The post Spring 2024 Art Exhibitions In New York appeared first on Queens College Library ..read more

January 2024 is National Hobby Month! As we step into a new year and semester, consider picking up an old pastime or trying something new to enjoy the countless personal and professional rewards that hobbies can offer you. If you're looking for a place to start, please visit the book display dedicated to the historical and current practice of popular hobbies in the U.S. located on the main level of the Queens College Library (Rosenthal 3rd floor).  The post January 2024: National Hobby Month  appeared first on Queens College Library ..read more

On December 10th, 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was published by the United Nations General Assembly to officially define and defend the inherent rights of all human beings for the first time in history. In honor of this milestone, the world will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Human Rights Day on Sunday, December 10th, 2023. The post December 2023: Universal Human Rights Month (UHRM)   appeared first on Queens College Library ..read more

This November, please join us in observing National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) by viewing the book display located on the main level of the Queens College Library (Rosenthal 3rd floor). The post National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) Book Display appeared first on Queens College Library ..read more