SPRING 2024 VOLUME 49 | NUMBER 1
On the cover:
Political cartoons of John T. McCutcheon from the Robert R. McCormick papers.
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The trove of Chicago Tribune history includes hundreds of these envelopes, which hold the four-color printing plates for McCutcheon’s prolific output.
In this issue
Rising to the challenge with digital services, remembering a library leader and newsworthy archives.
A library vision for a digital age
A new vision from Dean Xuemao Wang stands on three conceptual pillars to foster innovation.
Reinventing digital services
The newly restructured digital services groups at Northwestern Libraries are working to transform digital research at the University.
In memoriam: David Bishop
University Librarian emerita Sarah Pritchard writes a tribute to former University Librarian David Bishop, who passed away this past year after enjoying a 42-year long career in research libraries.
All the history that's fit to print
The Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives documents the lives and work of many journalists, many of whom are alumni of Northwestern.Renovations coming to Deering Library
This June, the Libraries will begin a project to improve Deering Library’s high-profile public spaces while adding a new elevator and updating restrooms. These enhancements will make Deering an even more active and accessible center for research, study, and events. Work will conclude in late summer 2025. During construction, public entry to Deering may be limited, though staff will be able to retrieve books and research materials upon request.
We look forward to celebrating with you in the new space when the work is completed. A sneak peek at the renovated Deering can be seen in renderings in this issue.
