We’ve just put a shiny, new interface on our digital collections, and we’d love for you to take a look! Some of the new features we’re excited about: A new homepage for Digital Collections A new University History page where … Continue reading
The exhibit of alphabets from the Library’s Zaner-Bloser Penmanship Collection is currently on display through April 5th in the 5th Floor Heritage Room of the Library. Want to learn more about the exhibit? Mary Therese Biebel from The Times Leader … Continue reading
The Heritage Room is currently featuring an eye-catching exhibit of Alphabets from the Zaner-Bloser Collection. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Zaner-Bloser was a leader in penmanship and calligraphy instruction. The Company produced manuals providing examples of elaborate … Continue reading
There’s a great new resource available for anyone interested in local history. The Lackawanna Valley Digital Archives, hosted by the Scranton Public Library and funded by a grant from the Willary Foundation, contains digitized photographs, manuscripts, maps, paintings, letters, and … Continue reading
Haven’t quite decided on a Halloween costume yet? Maybe these archived photos of past U of S theater students will provide inspiration. Before the U of S became co-ed in 1972, the female roles in University plays were filled by … Continue reading
Yesterday’s naming ceremony for the beautiful new Loyola Science Center had us thinking about its older counterpart across the street – Loyola Hall. At the time of its 1956 dedication, Loyola Hall was considered a model of modernity, a “wonderland … Continue reading
We’re in the Scranton Times-Tribune today! Many thanks to reporter Josh McAuliffe and photographer Michael Mullen for sharing the story of our exciting Civil War project. Here’s what it’s all about: This semester, students from Dr. Kathryn Shively Meier‘s Civil … Continue reading
Each year at the University of Scranton, graduating masters and honors students demonstrate their research prowess by writing and defending a scholarly thesis. Since 1955, the University Library has preserved these works in print form in our Special Collections. Now, … Continue reading
If you’ve been on the 5th floor lately, you might have noticed that we have some of our special collections materials on display as part of the When Humanity Fails exhibit being held at the MAC Gallery. This exhibit “celebrates … Continue reading