Newberry Library Consortium Information Session
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Office/Remote Location
Description
Join research specialists at the Newberry Library for an information session on the collections, research, and funding opportunities at the Newberry Library in Chicago.
With generous support from the College of Fine Arts and the College of Liberal Arts, UNLV is now part of the Newberry Library’s Renaissance Studies Consortium. The Newberry Library in Chicago, Illinois houses a vast collection of archival material, including manuscripts, printed books, and engravings. The Center for Renaissance Studies regularly hosts scholars and workshops to support the latest work in premodern studies.
As a Consortium member, UNLV faculty and students receive funding to travel to Chicago and participate in seminars and conferences. Faculty and students also have the opportunity to apply to the Newberry’s competitive fellowships to conduct research at the Newberry.
The Newberry Library holds graduate and undergraduate seminars each year, including courses focused on ancient languages and research methods. Other recent programs have focused on authors such as Giovanni Boccaccio and seminars for undergraduate and graduate scholars in research methodology.
Currently, UNLV faculty and students are able to apply to spring 2027 workshops and conferences, which range from topics on Renaissance textiles to premodern violence. Further information can be found at their website, www.newberry.org.
For any questions, please reach out to Consortium representatives Kristen Keach (Kristen.Keach@unlv.edu) or Katherine Walker (Katherine.Walker@unlv.edu).
Admission Information
The event is open to all members of the UNLV community. The event will be hosted over Zoom and anyone with a link will be admitted by the host of the session, Katherine Walker.