News Articles
MSU Libraries’ Turfgrass Information Center TGIF database now open access
September 12, 2023
Elise Jajuga
This week the MSU Libraries’ Turfgrass InformationCenter is making the Turfgrass Information File database publicly available. This database,which is a cooperative project of the United States Golf Association and the TurfgrassInformation Center, can be openly accessed at https://tic.msu.edu/tgif.
MSU Libraries launches new website
August 21, 2023
Elise Jajuga
This month the MSU Libraries is officially launching a new website that offers an updated look and improved functionality, including the new VuFind-based public catalog. The new website can be accessed at lib.msu.edu.
MSU Libraries and MSU Press partner with the Big Ten Academic Alliance to announce first Big Ten Open Books collection
August 01, 2023
Elise Jajuga
In partnership with five other university presses, the University Librarians of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, Michigan State University Libraries and Michigan State University Press announce the launch of the Big Ten Open Books project, a collaboration between the university presses and libraries of the Big Ten Academic Alliance.
MSU librarian gives depth to Red Cedar River in new online exhibit
July 11, 2023
Elise Jajuga
The Red Cedar River and MSU share a historical bond, with the iconic river playing a huge role in the founding and growth of the State Agricultural School known as MSU today. A new online exhibit by MSU Libraries Science Coordinator and Environmental Sciences Librarian Eric Tans provides an in-depth look at the unique relationship between the river and the university.
Neil Romanosky recommended as dean of MSU Libraries
June 28, 2023
Elise Jajuga
Neil Romanosky has been recommended as dean of Michigan State University Libraries by MSU Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko. His appointment is set to begin on Sept. 11, pending approval by the MSU Board of Trustees during its Sept. 8 meeting.
Beal Botanical Garden exhibit at MSU Libraries celebrates 150 years of growth on campus and beyond
June 22, 2023
Elise Jajuga
EAST LANSING, Mich., June 2023 – A new exhibit commemorating the sesquicentennial anniversary of the Beal Botanical Garden is now on display at the Michigan State University Libraries Main Gallery through September 7, 2023.
Spring 2023 Insight: The Newsletter of MSU Libraries
June 15, 2023
Elise Jajuga
Our Spring 2023 issue of Insight is now available! Read stories about faculty and staff initiatives to create healing at the MSU Libraries; buying trips and other essential librarian travel; the Thomas Volkening Seed Library, the MSU Press’ American Indian Studies Series; new acquisitions within University Archives & Historical Collections and more.