Celebrating Walter Library at 100!
At the event, you can:
- Tour Walter Library and learn about its stunning architecture
- Browse vintage Gopher Yearbooks
- Examine original blueprints of Walter Library
- View artifacts from the Libraries’ incredible special collections
- Try out virtual reality, 3D printing, and more in our Toaster Innovation Hub
- Enjoy food, refreshments, and birthday cake!
The evening kicks off with a brief presentation that explores the evolution of the University Libraries — including the history of Walter Library, shifting approaches to caring for our rare and unique collections, and how the Libraries continues to change to meet the ongoing needs of scholars, students, and community users.
Presenters include:
- Erik Moore, University Archivist, University of Minnesota Archives
- Mary Miller, Director of Preservation and Collections Management
- Jade Cabagnot, Director of Engagement, Outreach, and Community Partnerships.
University Librarian and Dean of Libraries Lisa German will emcee the conversation. Afterward, you will have an opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, enjoy refreshments, and interact with our expert librarians and archivists.