University of Rochester – River Campus Libraries

Curious about the rich history of the University of Rochester? ?? Check out this insightful interview with University Archivist Melissa Mead, featured in the Campus Times! Learn how the archives preserve the stories of our campus community and discover the unique treasures housed right here at the River Campus Libraries. ??? Dive into the conversation and see how history comes alive?? #Archives #Rochester

Last month on October 25th, we took an exciting step forward in advancing immersive technologies with the launch of the Center for Human-Centric Augmented and Virtual Reality at our 2024 AR/VR Symposium. The event brought together researchers, students, and industry leaders to explore the future of AR/VR. The day was filled with inspiring talks, an engaging poster session, and a hands-on lab showcase that highlighted the latest AR/VR innovations. A special congratulations to the winners of the poster session: ?? 1st Place: Yanmei He, Rochester Institute of Technology – Facial Color Matching in Optical See-Through Augmented Reality ?? 2nd Place: Tanya Garg, University of Rochester – Tracking Threat: Exploring Attentional Biases and Selection History with Eye-Tracking ?? 3rd Place: Eddie Pei, Rochester Institute of Technology – Simultaneous Lightness Contrast Effect in Augmented Reality The 2024 AR/VR Symposium was sponsored by The Office of the Provost and co-organized by The Center for Visual Science. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a success! Together, we’re shaping the future of immersive technology with a focus on human-centered design. #AR #VR #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #ImmersiveTech #HumanCenteredDesign #Innovation #FutureofTech #Symposium #ARVR #Research #TechForGood #StudioX #UofR

??? Are you looking for an alternative way to share your ideas and creativity? Join us at the "How to Publish a Zine" workshop to explore accessible ways to bring your work to the world! ?? Led by Evan Bobrow, founder of Rathaus Press, this session will cover everything from DIY methods to more professional publishing options—no experience required. Whether you're just starting out or have zine ideas ready to go, you’ll walk away with practical steps to make it happen. ?? ?? Date: Thursday, November 14 ? Time: 3 - 4:00 PM ?? Location: Humanities Center, Rush Rhees Library This event is free and open to all, but you must register to attend. ??

Happy November! ?? Over the last month the libraries were excited to bring on these amazing folks to the RCL team: ? Rachel Cheman, Supervising Library Section Coordinator in Carlson Library ? Verónica C., Library Assistant, Operations Specialist in Carlson Library ? Alison Wilkie, Stacks Manager in Rare Books, Special Collections and Preservation ? Joseph Zelazny, Immersive Technologies Librarian Join us in welcoming Rachel, Verónica, Alison, and Joe! ??

Every #URochester student's worst nightmare DOESN'T have to become your reality. ????. The libraries can help take on any of these sPoOkY issues with ease. Follow the link to learn more. ???? https://lnkd.in/gFWnYszv

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new website and digital edition for the Middle English Text Series (METS)! ???????? All are welcome to celebrate with us this Friday, November 1st either in-person or virtually. Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/gD-jPtQq

Our annual Scare Fair event brought in 400+ students to learn more about the libraries and have a SpOoKy good time ???? Thanks to everyone who attended!

???? Get ready to unleash your creativity this spooky season! Join us at the Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X - University of Rochester for Blender 101: Spooky Season Edition and learn the basics of 3D modeling in Blender, a top 3D graphics software. Follow along with our step-by-step tutorial and create a custom jack-o-lantern to bring your spooky vision to life. No prior experience is needed—just bring your Halloween spirit! ?????? ?? Date: Thursday, October 24 ? Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ?? Location: Carlson Library, 1st Floor Register now and start modeling the character of your nightmares! ?? https://lnkd.in/dVJ-w5Pn

We are now accepting applications for the Supervisor, Library Stacks role here at River Campus Libraries! ?? The Library Stacks Supervisor manages all aspects of the River Campus Library (RCL) Stacks operations including supervising, hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling the Stack Attendants. The Library Stacks Supervisor oversees processes for the retrieval and return of physical materials to the stacks throughout River Campus Libraries and leads and directs temporary and ongoing projects for stacks maintenance (e.g., materials inventory, shifting, and relocation and maintenance of signage) as necessary to improve collection usability. This position is responsible for generating and analyzing reports for collection management and shared print commitment activities and projects. This role communicates with users and staff across the UR Libraries to resolve collection issues and questions (e.g., missing and claims returned items, account inquiries, metadata issues, damaged materials, and shelving constraints). This position works closely with Patron Services, Metadata Services, Building and Technology Services, and subject liaison librarians. Learn more about this role and apply by following the link and searching Job ID# 255690. ?? https://lnkd.in/gXJ95Er

?? Ever thought, “I wish I knew how to use Microsoft Excel better”? We've got just the thing! Join us for Data Bloom: Cleaning and Visualization with Excel [Mac], a free workshop hosted by UR Libraries. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, our instructors will guide you through cleaning, exploring, and visualizing data in Excel. Perfect for users of all skill levels! ?? Date: Friday, October 11 ? Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET ??Location: Zoom Don't miss this chance to bloom your data skills! ??