"Q: What did you learn about how people came to librarianship as a profession?
A: I think the common thread is service. We all want to help people so much."
Whew, that really resonates with me. 🥹 I see it in myself, in my colleagues @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social, and beyond. 🫶📚
Want to learn how to find and use international, foreign, U.S. federal, state, and local govt data sources? Check out this libguide on Government Data Sources! ⬇️
guides.library.stanford.edu/govdata
A group of association members posing on outdoor steps.
The Kazuyuki Takahashi papers, comprising of the correspondence, photographs, and related materials created and collected by Kazuyuki Takahashi and his wife Soyo Takahashi during their incarceration at Santa Anita Assembly Center and Manzanar concentration camp, are now available for research.
10.02.2026 16:58 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2Check out our schedule of events for all the cool stuff going on!
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Guerra González, Antonio. Tzompantli. Mexico City: Taller Azul, Arte Útil, 2013. Accordion folded sheet with silkscreen images bound in leather with linoleum printed carving and clasps made of carved deer antler. “This book draws an analogy between the pre-Hispanic Tzompantli (skull rack) and the violence in Mexico of the recent past. It contains the names of the places with the highest rates of violence in Mexico, which are joined together to form a single, endless word. This word is a metaphor for the unity and strength of society; by acknowledging the violence and reading the word, it functions as a kind of mantra that helps heal the pain of the people.” Copy 3 of 10 signed by the artist. https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10084297.
Cegarra, Alejandro. Dos muros = Two walls. Manizales, Colombia: Raya Editorial, 2025 https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/in00000881702. “Explores the journey of migration along Mexico's borders, emphasizing the barriers—physical, administrative, and psychological—that many face. Over eight years, I documented these stories, witnessing Mexico transform from a refuge into an extension of U.S. immigration policies. This book is a historical record of resistance, resilience, and identity—an ode to dignity and memory. It's my way of honoring those I’ve met and creating a lasting testimony that migrating is not a crime” author’s site https://tinyurl.com/44hhcjmz.
![Guerrero Murillo, Marcela and Edinson Montaño [et al]. Hebrando mis raíces[Weaving my roots] https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/in00000290023. A tribute to Afro identity, history, and cultural resistance, narrated from the perspective of curly hair from an Afro-Colombian young woman. A reflection on displacement, memory, and the symbolic power of hair as a vehicle of resistance and pride. The book uses synthetic fiber to resemble curly hair and is designed to be read bottom up in just the same way as Afro hair grows up and up and up. It’s housed in a box, which has (three-dimensional) braided synthetic hair (Kanekalon) woven into a picture frame design, with a braided knob and hook that serve as a locking mechanism. Bound in printed paper wrappers with a wraparound tab to cover the page edges; pages are double-folded with fold at outer edge. Image: Adan Griego. See also artist's website https://www.hebrandomisraices.com/.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gby57qzaubodqvrtr6eb67wf/bafkreig7l2a2edexihjkxa4s2udtxawi3zpy2zkmwonn6yetaunodld7q4@jpeg)
Guerrero Murillo, Marcela and Edinson Montaño [et al]. Hebrando mis raíces[Weaving my roots] https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/in00000290023. A tribute to Afro identity, history, and cultural resistance, narrated from the perspective of curly hair from an Afro-Colombian young woman. A reflection on displacement, memory, and the symbolic power of hair as a vehicle of resistance and pride. The book uses synthetic fiber to resemble curly hair and is designed to be read bottom up in just the same way as Afro hair grows up and up and up. It’s housed in a box, which has (three-dimensional) braided synthetic hair (Kanekalon) woven into a picture frame design, with a braided knob and hook that serve as a locking mechanism. Bound in printed paper wrappers with a wraparound tab to cover the page edges; pages are double-folded with fold at outer edge. Image: Adan Griego. See also artist's website https://www.hebrandomisraices.com/.
![romero, gino. The Things We Take (and the Things We Couldn't). [New York, N.Y.]: [gino romero], 2024 https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/in00000462458. Box set containing an assemblage of items comprising 4 artworks, including: sculpted cut-paper flower with miniature book attached; small manila envelope containing metal key and metal tag on metal key ring; muslin teabag containing rosary made of rolled paper beads and cardstock paper cross; plastic LED votive candle and pop-up paper house "altar." All objects are enclosed in a wooden box that replicates a shipping crate. The top lid of the box features three travel stamps in black: "VZLA," "MIA," "NYC", and printed label in red and white: "Fragile, Please Handle With Care, Thank You."
"This set of books is inspired by what one is able to take and what one is forced to leave behind. These books explore the political crisis in Venezuela, diasporic grief, and religion through personal narratives and poems"--Artist's statement. Edition size of 16, signed and numbered by artist on box, colophon, and each individual art piece. Image: https://booklyn.org/catalog/the-things-we-take-and-the-things-we-couldnt/.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gby57qzaubodqvrtr6eb67wf/bafkreiadepk64sj3fhlwokoeem2h6mt4rwn4iqryphi3i55czlsv64i7e4@jpeg)
romero, gino. The Things We Take (and the Things We Couldn't). [New York, N.Y.]: [gino romero], 2024 https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/in00000462458. Box set containing an assemblage of items comprising 4 artworks, including: sculpted cut-paper flower with miniature book attached; small manila envelope containing metal key and metal tag on metal key ring; muslin teabag containing rosary made of rolled paper beads and cardstock paper cross; plastic LED votive candle and pop-up paper house "altar." All objects are enclosed in a wooden box that replicates a shipping crate. The top lid of the box features three travel stamps in black: "VZLA," "MIA," "NYC", and printed label in red and white: "Fragile, Please Handle With Care, Thank You." "This set of books is inspired by what one is able to take and what one is forced to leave behind. These books explore the political crisis in Venezuela, diasporic grief, and religion through personal narratives and poems"--Artist's statement. Edition size of 16, signed and numbered by artist on box, colophon, and each individual art piece. Image: https://booklyn.org/catalog/the-things-we-take-and-the-things-we-couldnt/.
#Codex2026 book fair tinyurl.com/mrp3pvpf coming to Bay Area w/ lots of #artistsbooks. To complement the fair see sample works from/about #LatinAmerica & the Latinamerican diaspora in US tinyurl.com/3n4n2pf7, all from @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social. @spantoja.bsky.social @adiazcayeros.bsky.social
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Streaming films from @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social even while on Thanksgiving break tinyurl.com/3h769dcf. Just make sure you authenticate tinyurl.com/yc5527mj. Check it Out! @adiazcayeros.bsky.social @spantoja.bsky.social
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![*Accordion book 43 [cuarenta y tres] by Lorena Velazquez https://tinyurl.com/3yyzs8v2](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gby57qzaubodqvrtr6eb67wf/bafkreifie7orz666sko4pnksda62ngxb6fvifkzy5lpuapys2xbkuitbxy@jpeg)
*Accordion book 43 [cuarenta y tres] by Lorena Velazquez https://tinyurl.com/3yyzs8v2
*Desaparecen, special photo portfolio by Pablo Ortiz Monasterio https://tinyurl.com/4c6dscrr
Special exhibit @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social for Ayotzinapa round table tinyurl.com/nhhu79d4 sponsored by Center for Latin American Studies. Join us this Friday: Hohbach Hall 123, Green Library-East Wing 1-3:30pm. On display *Accordion book, *Special photo portfolio & ++. tinyurl.com/4c7wwe8u
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Flyer for textile destress.
The end of the quarter is fast approaching 😅 If you want to take a break, consider Terman Library's Embroidery De-stress session! On Tuesday, December 2 guests from the Textile Makerspace will lead a workshop in Huang 306. Info/registration here: appointments.library.stanford.edu/event/15706026
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Spacious two-story library interior with tall bookshelves filled with books. Large windows on the second floor provide natural light.
Have you visited the new Cubberley Education Library? Located on the first floor of the new ANKO Building, the library offers an extensive collection of books written for children and young adults, and gets plenty of natural light!
Check library hours here: library.stanford.edu/libraries/cu...
Yesterday I had 2 classes reviewing #primarysources @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social, a great opportunity to show how history can be documented as it happens: #pandemic #ephemera collected from the streets of San Francisco.
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A sepia photograph of David Harris with his arm around Joan Baez, both smiling while speaking to a reporter at an anti-war protest rally.
A protest poster that reads "Resist! October 16" in orange lettering on a white background and features a skeleton hand wearing an American-themed sleeve of stars and stripes pointing toward a human hand raised in a "Stop" motion.
The David V. Harris papers document Harris’ anti-Vietnam War activism, his arrest and prison sentence for draft resistance, and his career as an author and journalist, the collection supplements countless other holdings at Stanford.
library.stanford.edu/news/david-v...
Welcome to Stanford, students! Learn about all the ways in which the Libraries can support your research and academic needs.
library.stanford.edu/welcome-stan...
The Stanford University Libraries are pleased to announce the launch of a web store for Libraries publications!
Please visit our website to browse all available titles and stay tuned for upcoming releases later this fall.
publications.library.stanford.edu
Featuring the girl with a pearl earring—with more pearls 🧋. We're spotlighting Yiying Lu's emoji-inspired artwork at Green Library East, behind the circulation desk. Come by!
bit.ly/4f2SxeG
In the early 1900s, Jane Stanford envisioned “a grand library,” capable of holding a million volumes. Her proposal laid out the groundwork for Green Library.
Today, Green has not only fulfilled Jane’s vision, but is also home to many other centers and services: library.stanford.edu/libraries/ce...
We are delighted to welcome Vijoy Abraham as the new Assistant University Librarian for Research Data Services!
Vijoy comes to his new role with a 26-year (and counting) tenure in research data services at the Stanford University Libraries.
library.stanford.edu/news/vijoy-a...
June is #LGBTQHistoryMonth. See ebooks from Spain now tinyurl.com/4sk9bj43 available from
@stanfordulibraries.bsky.social. See sample titles, access via tinyurl.com/2mrfrfhh & check by publisher #EditorialEgales. Check it Out!🌈📚
📣 Get ready for the North American Taiwan Studies Association 2025 Conference, Toward an Otherwise in Taiwan and Beyond
🗓️ June 30-July 2
📍 Stanford University
🤝 Co-hosted by APARC Taiwan Program, @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social, & the National Museum of Taiwan Literature
Join us! natsa2025.org
Pleasant surprise this morning: several #handmade #CubanBooks from #EdicionesVigía just arrived. / Vaya chulada de #LibrosArtesanales cubanos que nos han llegado hoy para "la Green" de @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social for a larger collection of 400+ pieces tinyurl.com/5458rpxn of #Libroshechoamano.
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We are thrilled to be the home of the Filipina American artist Pacita Abad's archives! This collection encompasses over thirty years of the artist's career and includes snapshots into Abad's life.
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Stanford’s Big Local News and Libraries supported a Pulitzer-winning investigation into Baltimore’s fentanyl crisis, helping journalists uncover overdose patterns among Black men.
news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...
A person's hands lifting an old wooden box up to reveal a typewriter underneath.
“The MingKwai Chinese typewriter combined ‘search’ and ‘writing’ for arguably the first time in history," says scholar
@tsmullaney.
At Stanford, the prototype of this machine will be used for research, exhibits, & programs.
📷 by Elisabeth von Boch
news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...
Link to my talk next week at the Stanford Green library:
"Before Durkheim: Early French Social Science and the Politics of Progress"
events.stanford.edu/event/thomas...
@stanfordulibraries.bsky.social
Digital photos chronicling the late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s 30-year career are now available for research at SUL.
🔗 searchworks.stanford.edu/view/in00000...
📷 Senator Chuck Grassley presenting Dianne Feinstein with a birthday cake featuring the Stanford University seal (Cr. Rosa Pineda).
Text reads, do you have a dataset that exemplifies impactful data sharing? Submit it to the 2025 Stanford University Libraries Data Sharing Prize! Submissions are due April 27, 2025. Nominations are limited to Stanford University faculty, staff, and students.
Nominations are open for the 2025 Stanford University Libraries Data Sharing Prize!
🔗 Apply now: forms.gle/mDDaUAZV462Z...
Our wonderful colleague Ray Heigemeir has created a new resource for access to rare music at @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social
exhibits.stanford.edu/rare-music/h...
Read an interview with Yumiko, to learn the new exhibition at the East Asia Library featuring three major modern Japanese authors, Yumiko Kurahashi, Ryuichi Tamura and Kazuko Shiraishi.
library.stanford.edu/news/east-as...
"Poetry offered me a vehicle for realizing my dream of bridging the gap between Japan and America." - Yumiko Tsumura, poet and translator 📚
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Woman in a black dress carrying flowers looking back at viewer.
A book open to its title page. On the left is the illustration of a woman, and on the right is the title page.
Illustration of a soldier standing and a woman in a red dress.
In 1875, George Bizet’s renowned opera Carmen, premiered at the Opéra Comique in Paris. Today, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of this performance with a few highlights from our collections: tinyurl.com/btpbmdmt
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iThenticate now available from Stanford University Libraries!
Stanford faculty members can now use iThenticate to review research works of which they are an author or co-author. Please refer to the iThenticate service page for more information. library.stanford.edu/ithenticate
