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September 19, 2023

Year of Open Science

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced 2023 as the Year of Open Science.

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June 22, 2023

Library Unit Change Team Annual Report

The library's unit change team highlights a year of equity, diversity, and inclusion work in its latest annual report. 

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May 10, 2023

Library seeks help with website card sorting activity!

The Kathryn A. Martin Library is reorganizing the library’s website, and they'd like your help!

Many books on wooden bookshelves in the library. Books are all part of the library Wellness Collection.
March 30, 2023

Stress Less with the Library

Life as a student can be incredibly stressful.

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January 9, 2023

Library Welcomes Outreach Librarian

The Kathryn A. Martin welcomes new Outreach and Liaison Librarian.

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October 25, 2022

Visiting Author: GennaRose Nethercott

UMD to welcome GennaRose Nethercott, author of Thistlefoot.

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October 24, 2022

When Google Doesn't Work, Get Research Help at the Library

There are so many places to look for information that the sheer amount of information can be overwhelming – librarians provide guidance, support, and instr

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October 17, 2022

New Staff Announcement

The Kathryn A Martin Library welcomes new staff.

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August 30, 2022

Streaming Videos for Your Courses

Are you an instructor looking to update your course content?

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April 22, 2022

From One Student to Another: What's at the Library?

You will no doubt find plenty of books in the library as well as ample study space, but did you also know the library is home to other services?