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Due to an air conditioning outage and predicted high temperatures, the Gelman Library building is closed today, August 9, 2022. Remote services remain available.

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CREATE Digital Studio Open House

Visit CREATE digital studio and get hands-on experience using virtual reality, making green screen videos, 3-D printing, and more!

Fri, November 12, 2021 12 –3pm

#ArchivesAreYou

Join us for an interactive presentation to celebrate the fourth International Archives Week.

Thu, June 9, 2022 11am –12:15pm

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