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Oct
1
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
2
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
3
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
4
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
6
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
7
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
8
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
8
2025

Can I Use This? Copyright and Fair Use in Practice (Online)

12:00 PM Online

Copyright is a growing concern among researchers, who may have questions like “When can I use someone else’s copyrighted work?” or “What rights do I have in my own research?” This workshop will cover basic copyright principles, as well as taking a deeper dive into how exceptions to the law like fair use apply in an academic setting. Expect large-group discussion of real-life fair use case studies. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of texts, images, and other copyrighted materials they would like to incorporate into their work for the group to discuss.

This workshop will be presented over Zoom, led by Liz Hamilton, Copyright Librarian.

A Northwestern Zoom Account is required to access the session.

Oct
9
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
9
2025

EndNote: Cite Smarter and Manage Your Research (In Person)

1:00 PM Evanston

Keeping track of your research can be an overwhelming task. Fortunately, EndNote can help! In this session, we will introduce you to a powerful citation management application, EndNote, which can help you organize your research materials and save you countless hours in the course of your researching, reading, and writing. EndNote is available at no cost to Northwestern students, staff, and faculty. It's easy to use and allows you to collect, manage, and share your research sources. You can also insert properly formatted citations and bibliographies as you write in Microsoft Word.

Oct
10
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
11
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
13
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
14
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
14
2025

Side-Eye Your Sources: Digital Literacy Workshop (Online)

1:00 PM Online

Ever find yourself wondering if what you’re reading online is legit? This workshop will give you tools to cut through the noise. We’ll cover Lateral Reading (how fact-checkers verify information by reading across multiple sources) and the ACT UP method, a quick framework for spotting bias, authority, and hidden agendas.

You’ll practice hands-on source evaluation and leave with practical strategies to recognize misinformation, strengthen your research, and feel more confident navigating the digital world. No prior experience or prep needed — just bring your curiosity.

This workshop is presented by Mackenzie Salisbury, Curriculum Innovation Librarian, Northwestern University Libraries

 

Oct
14
2025

Zotero: Cite Smarter and Manage Your Research (In Person)

2:00 PM Evanston

Keeping track of your research can be an overwhelming task. Fortunately, Zotero is a tool that can help! In this session we will introduce you to the citation management application, Zotero, which can help you organize your research materials and save you countless hours in the course of your reading and writing. Zotero is a freely available citation management software application that works as standalone software or through a web browser. Zotero is easy to use and allows you to collect, manage,  and share your research sources. You can also insert properly formatted citations and bibliographies as you write in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and LibreOffice.

Oct
15
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
16
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
17
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
18
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
20
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
20
2025

EndNote: Cite Smarter and Manage Your Research (Online)

3:00 PM Online

Keeping track of your research can be an overwhelming task. Fortunately, EndNote can help! In this session, we will introduce you to a powerful citation management application, EndNote, which can help you organize your research materials and save you countless hours in the course of your researching, reading, and writing. EndNote is available at no cost to Northwestern students, staff, and faculty. It's easy to use and allows you to collect, manage, and share your research sources. You can also insert properly formatted citations and bibliographies as you write in Microsoft Word.

Oct
21
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
21
2025

Googling for Data: Strategies & Resources​ (Online)

3:00 PM Online

Do you need to find statistics to support an argument?  Or a dataset to analyze as part of a research project?  Finding datasets from authoritative sources can be challenging. This introductory workshop will point you to the best places to start looking for data to streamline the discovery process.  How to cite datasets will also be addressed. 

Topics NOT addressed in this session: cleaning data, analysis methods or software.

This workshop is presented by Becca Greenstein, STEM Librarian; and Anne Zald, Government Information Librarian.

A Northwestern Zoom account is required to access this session.

Oct
22
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
22
2025

Your Dissertation and Copyright: What You Need to Know (Online)

1:00 PM Online

As you prepare your dissertation, you may have questions about copyright. Can you use articles you’ve published during your time at Northwestern? What about images and texts by other creators? This workshop will help you understand copyright as it applies to your dissertation, from the basics of copyright ownership to exceptions like fair use. No matter where you are in your program, come to discuss real-life examples – and feel free to bring your own. 

This workshop will be presented over Zoom, led by Liz Hamilton, Copyright Librarian.

A Northwestern Zoom Account is required to access the session.

Oct
23
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
23
2025

Literature Review Basics for Undergraduates: From Research Question to Writing (Online)

1:00 PM Online

This session will introduce undergraduates to strategies for completing a literature review. The session will include tips and guidance on scoping, developing the research question, choosing databases and searching, organizing materials, and constructing a review.
 
This session will be presented virtually over Zoom by Jason Kruse, Undergraduate Engagement Librarian and Geoff Morse, Head of Distinctive Collections & Research Services. Register to receive connection information.

Oct
24
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
24
2025

Literature Review Basics for Graduate Students: From Research Question to Writing (Online)

11:00 AM Online

  This session will introduce graduate students to strategies for completing a literature review. The session will include tips and guidance on developing and refining a research question, choosing databases, advanced searching techniques, using citation management tools for organizing materials, and tips on constructing a review. The content will apply to literature reviews for short papers to articles to dissertations.
 
This session will be presented virtually over Zoom by Jason Kruse, Undergraduate Engagement Librarian and Geoff Morse, Distinctive Collections & Research Services. Register to receive connection information.

Oct
25
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
27
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
28
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
29
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
29
2025

Googling for Data: Strategies & Resources​ (Online)

3:00 PM Online

Do you need to find statistics to support an argument?  Or a dataset to analyze as part of a research project?  Finding datasets from authoritative sources can be challenging. This introductory workshop will point you to the best places to start looking for data to streamline the discovery process.  How to cite datasets will also be addressed. 

Topics NOT addressed in this session: cleaning data, analysis methods or software.

This workshop is presented by Becca Greenstein, STEM Librarian; and Anne Zald, Government Information Librarian.

A Northwestern Zoom account is required to access this session.

Oct
29
2025

Research is Non-Linear (Online)

3:00 PM Online

Research is often portrayed as a linear process of discrete parts to be followed in sequential order. In practice, the components of the research process overlap, are interconnected, and repeat. This session will explore the messiness of research and highlight tools, services, and tips to help you navigate the process. Drawing on real-world examples, the presenters will discuss pitfalls and opportunities to help normalize potentially stressful experiences and help you mitigate them.

This workshop will be presented virtually over Zoom by Gina Petersen, Assessment Librarian; and Jason Kruse, Undergraduate Engagement Librarian. Register to receive connection information.

Oct
30
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Oct
30
2025

Zotero: Cite Smarter and Manage Your Research (Online)

1:00 PM Online

Keeping track of your research can be an overwhelming task. Fortunately, Zotero is a tool that can help! In this session we will introduce you to the citation management application, Zotero, which can help you organize your research materials and save you countless hours in the course of your reading and writing. Zotero is a freely available citation management software application that works as standalone software or through a web browser. Zotero is easy to use and allows you to collect, manage,  and share your research sources. You can also insert properly formatted citations and bibliographies as you write in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and LibreOffice.

Oct
31
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
1
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
3
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
4
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
5
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
5
2025

Systematic, Scoping, and Literature Reviews: What Type of Review is Right for You? (Online)

3:00 PM Online

This session will provide an overview of systematic and scoping reviews, how they differ from literature reviews, what you should be thinking about as you plan your research, and the support available through Northwestern Libraries. This session is geared towards faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and other researchers.
 
This session is restricted to Northwestern faculty, students, and staff, please register with your Northwestern email address. This session will be presented virtually over Zoom by Jason Kruse, Undergraduate Engagement Librarian. Register to receive connection information.

A Northwestern Zoom Account is required to access this session.

Nov
6
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
7
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
8
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
10
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
10
2025

Side-Eye Your Sources: Digital Literacy Workshop (In Person)

1:00 PM Evanston

Ever find yourself wondering if what you’re reading online is legit? This workshop will give you tools to cut through the noise. We’ll cover Lateral Reading (how fact-checkers verify information by reading across multiple sources) and the ACT UP method, a quick framework for spotting bias, authority, and hidden agendas.

You’ll practice hands-on source evaluation and leave with practical strategies to recognize misinformation, strengthen your research, and feel more confident navigating the digital world. No prior experience or prep needed — just bring your curiosity.

This workshop is presented by Mackenzie Salisbury, Curriculum Innovation Librarian, Northwestern University Libraries

Nov
11
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
12
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
13
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
13
2025

Cite Smarter and Manage Your Research: EndNote and Zotero Drop-In Assistance (In Person)

4:00 PM Evanston

Keeping track of your research can be an overwhelming task. Fortunately, EndNote and Zotero are both tools that can help keep your research organized! In this session we will introduce you to the citation management applications, Zotero and EndNote, which can help you organize your research materials and save you countless hours in the course of your reading and writing. Zotero is a free and open-source citation management software application that works as standalone software or through a web browser, and EndNote is free to download for Northwestern users. Both are easy to use and allow you to collect, manage, and share your research sources. You can also insert properly formatted citations and bibliographies as you write in Google Docs and Microsoft Word.

No registration needed. Drop by any time during these hours for help getting started using EndNote or Zotero, if you're already using the software and need help, or if you're just curious how a citation management tool can work for you!

Nov
14
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
14
2025

Systematic Reviews: An Introduction to the Process (Online)

10:00 AM Online

This session will introduce you to the steps in the systematic review process, and the support services that Northwestern Libraries provides. Topics covered include different types of reviews, what to do before starting a review, software & tools, and scaling down projects using systematic review techniques. This session is geared towards faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and other researchers.
 
This session is restricted to Northwestern faculty, students, and staff, please register with your Northwestern email address.

This session will be presented virtually over Zoom by Jason Kruse, Undergraduate Engagement Librarian. Register to receive connection information.

A Northwestern Zoom Account is required to access this session.

Nov
15
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
17
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
18
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
19
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
20
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
21
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
22
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
24
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
25
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
26
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
27
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
28
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.

Nov
29
2025

Treasures of Deering: Part 1

All day Evanston

A two-part exhibit in the reopened Deering Library celebrates the rarest holdings of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives. When the building first opened in 1933, rare books lived in a cozy nook called the Treasure Room.

Today the McCormick Library, located in Deering, holds these treasures, along with the rare materials of the Music Library. Through acquisition and donation, holdings have grown to include the papers of famous authors, the archives of accomplished alumni, and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the world’s cultural and political history. Part one of Treasures of Deering is now on display in the lobby of Deering Library; part two will run during winter quarter with a different selection of items.