Today is #WorldArtDay. Check some e-books tinyurl.com/zkxjppsw on #LatinAmericanArt from @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social & enjoy these colorful #MissionDistrictMurals in #SanFrancisco. @adiazcayeros.bsky.social @spantoja.bsky.social

Poster for pop-up exhibit Special, Unique, and Rare: FOOD & BEVERAG. Growing, providing, preparing, sharing, and consuming food are all essential for human life. At the most fundamental, biological level, food sustains life by delivering nutrients and staving off hunger. But the ways people eat and the ways they think about food, as well as what people eat -- and don't eat -- are strongly influenced by culture, ritual, ethics, climate, geography, technology, and economics. Drop by Hohbach 123 (Silicon Valley Archive classroom, Green Library) any time between 2-4 PM on Tuesday, April 14th to partake in a curated tasting menu of Special, Unique, and Rare delicacies from the Libraries' collections that have something to say about FOOD & BEVERAGE.

Libro de cocina. Guadalajara: Taller Gráfica de Comala, 2024. Artist book edition of introductory sonnet and cooking recipes attributed to Juana Inés de la Cruz previously published in 1979 by Talleres de la Enciclopedía de México. Book encased in detachable outer cover with introductory text by Sol Rubín de la Borbolla stitched to fold-out flap beneath ornate protective sheet resembling a napkin with lace doily patterns. Similar sheet tipped in at end of cookbook covering text and small round version serving as support for cover title of Prólogo. Book composed and manually printed by Nacho Gómez Arriola.

Leyva Azze, José Emilio, Tatiana Zúñiga Góngora, (et al). Yerbas Poderosas. Holguín, Cuba: Casa Editora Cuadernos Papiro, 2018. This work features 12 leaves of handmade paper, carefully bound by hand with thick covers crafted from water hyacinth, incorporating a branch into the upper cover. Ties made from dried stems and jute complete the design. Each page is composed of different plant materials, including plantain, sunflower, basil, onion, sugarcane, corn, garlic, parsley, rosemary, and tobacco. Pages are letterpress-printed, featuring the plant's local and scientific names, associated deities, spiritual powers, and detailed descriptions of its medicinal properties and local uses and includes some with collagraphs by artist José Emilio Leyva Azze.

Rendón, Joel. Print "Canasta mexicana" from Semillas de identidad. [Mexico]: n.d. Seeds of identity includes 4 unique letter press images (Mexican Still Life, Turkeys for mole, Cooking an identity and Basket of Mexican treasures) highlighting Mexican food items (like avocados, chiles. corn and tomato) that have become part of a rich culinary tradition within and beyond Mexico's borders. Copy 14 of 16. https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/13244260.

Curated tasting menu from pop-up exhibit Special, Unique, and Rare: FOOD & BEVERAGE @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social. Tue 4/14/26 (Hohbach Hall-123 from 2-4pm). Here are some tasty items & so much+. Check it Out! @nafpaktitism.bsky.social @spantoja.bsky.social @adiazcayeros.bsky.social

Celebrating 100 years of rare book collecting at Stanford An anniversary exhibition at Green Library showcases fine‑press works and the donors and librarians whose gifts and efforts led to the founding of Stanford’s Special Collections.

Finely Printed Books tells the story of Albert Bender and his gifts to Stanford that became the foundation of the Libraries' Special Collections. Learn more about the exhibit opening celebrating the event and the exhibition, now on display in the Green Library Rotunda.

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In April of 1938 #JosefinaFierro (1914-1998) & #LuisaMoreno (1907-1992) organized a national convention for "El Congreso de Pueblos de Habla Española" in Los Angeles with delegates from over 100 labor and civil rights advocacy organizations in attendance. Photo of Chicana activist Josefina Fierro from Photographs of Josefina Fierro, Stanford Libraries https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/4084236.

In April of 1938 #JosefinaFierro (1914-1998) & #LuisaMoreno (1907-1992) organized a national convention for "El Congreso de Pueblos de Habla Española" in Los Angeles with delegates from over 100 labor and civil rights advocacy organizations in attendance. Photo of Latina activist Luisa Moreno from the Luisa Moreno Papers, Stanford Libraries https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/4084223.

"500 Years of Chicana Women's History / 500 Años de la Mujer Chicana" by #ElizabethBetitaMartinez (1925-2021) authored by the well-known #Chicana activist has becoem a standard history text. Photo of Chicana activist Elizabeth "Betita" Martinez from Elizabeth "Betita" Sutherland Martínez Papers, Stanford Libraries

#Chicanas & #Latinas at the forefront in the fight for #civilrights: #JosefinaFierro (1914-1998), #LuisaMoreno (1907-1992) & #ElizabethBetitaMartinez (1925-2021). #WomensHistoryMonth #HerStory #HistoriaChicana #HistoriaLatina #VivaLaCausa. Check it Out @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social

"Q: What did you learn about how people came to librarianship as a profession?
A: I think the common thread is service. We all want to help people so much."

Whew, that really resonates with me. 🥹 I see it in myself, in my colleagues @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social, and beyond. 🫶📚

Want to learn how to find and use international, foreign, U.S. federal, state, and local govt data sources? Check out this libguide on Government Data Sources! ⬇️
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A group of association members posing on outdoor steps.

The Kazuyuki Takahashi papers, comprising of the correspondence, photographs, and related materials created and collected by Kazuyuki Takahashi and his wife Soyo Takahashi during their incarceration at Santa Anita Assembly Center and Manzanar concentration camp, are now available for research.

Check out our schedule of events for all the cool stuff going on!

Guerra González, Antonio. Tzompantli. Mexico City: Taller Azul, Arte Útil, 2013. Accordion folded sheet with silkscreen images bound in leather with linoleum printed carving and clasps made of carved deer antler. “This book draws an analogy between the pre-Hispanic Tzompantli (skull rack) and the violence in Mexico of the recent past. It contains the names of the places with the highest rates of violence in Mexico, which are joined together to form a single, endless word. This word is a metaphor for the unity and strength of society; by acknowledging the violence and reading the word, it functions as a kind of mantra that helps heal the pain of the people.” Copy 3 of 10 signed by the artist. https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10084297.

Cegarra, Alejandro. Dos muros = Two walls. Manizales, Colombia: Raya Editorial, 2025 https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/in00000881702. “Explores the journey of migration along Mexico's borders, emphasizing the barriers—physical, administrative, and psychological—that many face. Over eight years, I documented these stories, witnessing Mexico transform from a refuge into an extension of U.S. immigration policies. This book is a historical record of resistance, resilience, and identity—an ode to dignity and memory. It's my way of honoring those I’ve met and creating a lasting testimony that migrating is not a crime” author’s site https://tinyurl.com/44hhcjmz.

Guerrero Murillo, Marcela and Edinson Montaño [et al]. Hebrando mis raíces[Weaving my roots] https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/in00000290023. A tribute to Afro identity, history, and cultural resistance, narrated from the perspective of curly hair from an Afro-Colombian young woman. A reflection on displacement, memory, and the symbolic power of hair as a vehicle of resistance and pride. The book uses synthetic fiber to resemble curly hair and is designed to be read bottom up in just the same way as Afro hair grows up and up and up. It’s housed in a box, which has (three-dimensional) braided synthetic hair (Kanekalon) woven into a picture frame design, with a braided knob and hook that serve as a locking mechanism. Bound in printed paper wrappers with a wraparound tab to cover the page edges; pages are double-folded with fold at outer edge. Image: Adan Griego. See also artist's website https://www.hebrandomisraices.com/.

romero, gino. The Things We Take (and the Things We Couldn't). [New York, N.Y.]: [gino romero], 2024 https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/in00000462458. Box set containing an assemblage of items comprising 4 artworks, including: sculpted cut-paper flower with miniature book attached; small manila envelope containing metal key and metal tag on metal key ring; muslin teabag containing rosary made of rolled paper beads and cardstock paper cross; plastic LED votive candle and pop-up paper house "altar." All objects are enclosed in a wooden box that replicates a shipping crate. The top lid of the box features three travel stamps in black: "VZLA," "MIA," "NYC", and printed label in red and white: "Fragile, Please Handle With Care, Thank You." "This set of books is inspired by what one is able to take and what one is forced to leave behind. These books explore the political crisis in Venezuela, diasporic grief, and religion through personal narratives and poems"--Artist's statement. Edition size of 16, signed and numbered by artist on box, colophon, and each individual art piece. Image: https://booklyn.org/catalog/the-things-we-take-and-the-things-we-couldnt/.

#Codex2026 book fair tinyurl.com/mrp3pvpf coming to Bay Area w/ lots of #artistsbooks. To complement the fair see sample works from/about #LatinAmerica & the Latinamerican diaspora in US tinyurl.com/3n4n2pf7, all from @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social. @spantoja.bsky.social @adiazcayeros.bsky.social

Streaming films from @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social even while on Thanksgiving break tinyurl.com/3h769dcf. Just make sure you authenticate tinyurl.com/yc5527mj. Check it Out! @adiazcayeros.bsky.social @spantoja.bsky.social

*Accordion book 43 [cuarenta y tres] by Lorena Velazquez https://tinyurl.com/3yyzs8v2

*Desaparecen, special photo portfolio by Pablo Ortiz Monasterio https://tinyurl.com/4c6dscrr

Special exhibit @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social for Ayotzinapa round table tinyurl.com/nhhu79d4 sponsored by Center for Latin American Studies. Join us this Friday: Hohbach Hall 123, Green Library-East Wing 1-3:30pm. On display *Accordion book, *Special photo portfolio & ++. tinyurl.com/4c7wwe8u

Flyer for textile destress.

The end of the quarter is fast approaching 😅 If you want to take a break, consider Terman Library's Embroidery De-stress session! On Tuesday, December 2 guests from the Textile Makerspace will lead a workshop in Huang 306. Info/registration here: appointments.library.stanford.edu/event/15706026

Spacious two-story library interior with tall bookshelves filled with books. Large windows on the second floor provide natural light.

Have you visited the new Cubberley Education Library? Located on the first floor of the new ANKO Building, the library offers an extensive collection of books written for children and young adults, and gets plenty of natural light!

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Yesterday I had 2 classes reviewing #primarysources @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social, a great opportunity to show how history can be documented as it happens: #pandemic #ephemera collected from the streets of San Francisco.

A sepia photograph of David Harris with his arm around Joan Baez, both smiling while speaking to a reporter at an anti-war protest rally.

A protest poster that reads "Resist! October 16" in orange lettering on a white background and features a skeleton hand wearing an American-themed sleeve of stars and stripes pointing toward a human hand raised in a "Stop" motion.

The David V. Harris papers document Harris’ anti-Vietnam War activism, his arrest and prison sentence for draft resistance, and his career as an author and journalist, the collection supplements countless other holdings at Stanford.

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Welcome to the Stanford University Libraries! | Stanford Libraries With over 15 million items and 50 subject specialists, the Stanford University Libraries are here to support your research and academic needs.

Welcome to Stanford, students! Learn about all the ways in which the Libraries can support your research and academic needs.

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The Stanford University Libraries are pleased to announce the launch of a web store for Libraries publications!

Please visit our website to browse all available titles and stay tuned for upcoming releases later this fall.
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World Emoji Day: Meet the San Francisco-based artist behind 6 of your favorite emojis For Yiying Lu, emojis are more than just a small digital image. "By introducing these very beloved beverage and food items into the keyboard, it's also expanding what's existing, and also showing the ...

Featuring the girl with a pearl earring—with more pearls 🧋. We're spotlighting Yiying Lu's emoji-inspired artwork at Green Library East, behind the circulation desk. Come by!
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In the early 1900s, Jane Stanford envisioned “a grand library,” capable of holding a million volumes. Her proposal laid out the groundwork for Green Library.

Today, Green has not only fulfilled Jane’s vision, but is also home to many other centers and services: library.stanford.edu/libraries/ce...

Vijoy Abraham Appointed as AUL for Research Data Services | Stanford Libraries The Library Executive Group welcomes Vijoy Abraham as the new Assistant University Librarian for Research Data Services.

We are delighted to welcome Vijoy Abraham as the new Assistant University Librarian for Research Data Services!

Vijoy comes to his new role with a 26-year (and counting) tenure in research data services at the Stanford University Libraries.

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June is #LGBTQHistoryMonth. See ebooks from Spain now tinyurl.com/4sk9bj43 available from
@stanfordulibraries.bsky.social. See sample titles, access via tinyurl.com/2mrfrfhh & check by publisher #EditorialEgales. Check it Out!🌈📚

NATSA 2025 Conference Handbook Guide to 2025 NATSA conference at Stanford

📣 Get ready for the North American Taiwan Studies Association 2025 Conference, Toward an Otherwise in Taiwan and Beyond

🗓️ June 30-July 2
📍 Stanford University
🤝 Co-hosted by APARC Taiwan Program, @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social‬, & the National Museum of Taiwan Literature

Join us! natsa2025.org

Pleasant surprise this morning: several #handmade #CubanBooks from #EdicionesVigía just arrived. / Vaya chulada de #LibrosArtesanales cubanos que nos han llegado hoy para "la Green" de @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social for a larger collection of 400+ pieces tinyurl.com/5458rpxn of #Libroshechoamano.

Artist Pacita Abad Archives Going To Stanford University The Cantor Arts Center and the Department of Special Collections at Stanford University Libraries today announced the acquisition of the Pacita Abad Archives

We are thrilled to be the home of the Filipina American artist Pacita Abad's archives! This collection encompasses over thirty years of the artist's career and includes snapshots into Abad's life.

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Stanford collaboration contributes to Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting Stanford’s Big Local News and Libraries supported a Pulitzer-winning investigation into Baltimore’s fentanyl crisis, helping journalists uncover overdose patterns among Black men.

Stanford’s Big Local News and Libraries supported a Pulitzer-winning investigation into Baltimore’s fentanyl crisis, helping journalists uncover overdose patterns among Black men.

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A person's hands lifting an old wooden box up to reveal a typewriter underneath.

“The MingKwai Chinese typewriter combined ‘search’ and ‘writing’ for arguably the first time in history," says scholar
@tsmullaney.

At Stanford, the prototype of this machine will be used for research, exhibits, & programs.

📷 by Elisabeth von Boch
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Link to my talk next week at the Stanford Green library:

"Before Durkheim: Early French Social Science and the Politics of Progress"

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Digital photos chronicling the late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s 30-year career are now available for research at SUL.
🔗 searchworks.stanford.edu/view/in00000...

📷 Senator Chuck Grassley presenting Dianne Feinstein with a birthday cake featuring the Stanford University seal (Cr. Rosa Pineda).

Text reads, do you have a dataset that exemplifies impactful data sharing? Submit it to the 2025 Stanford University Libraries Data Sharing Prize! Submissions are due April 27, 2025. Nominations are limited to Stanford University faculty, staff, and students.

Nominations are open for the 2025 Stanford University Libraries Data Sharing Prize!

🔗 Apply now: forms.gle/mDDaUAZV462Z...

Rare Music at Stanford - Spotlight at Stanford Digitized music manuscripts, letters, and other rare music materials held in the Department of Special Collections and the Music Library.

Our wonderful colleague Ray Heigemeir has created a new resource for access to rare music at @stanfordulibraries.bsky.social

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