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The Martha Gellhorn papers held in our special collections are now open for research. As one of the first female war correspondents, Gellhorn's journalism spans conflicts from the Spanish Civil War to Vietnam. Explore the collection: spr.ly/60184RnFq #WomenInJournalism

Today, we mark the 9th yahrzeit, or anniversary of the passing, of Elie Wiesel. ז״ל “We are all responsible for one another – for the past – and for the future too.” Explore his legacy: spr.ly/60194kjxB

Did you know the concept for Jaws was inspired by a real-life shark catch in 1964? To learn more about the film on its 50th anniversary, visit the Boston University Libraries and explore Author Peter Benchley’s papers. spr.ly/60184Rp2m #JAWS50 #PeterBenchley #BULibraries

Today 🖥️ Join our virtual workshop on how to enhance your research with AI: spr.ly/6015Fh8St Can't make it? Sign up for the Thursday session!

Open the door to the University Archives with a gift to the BU Libraries this #BUGivingDay. spr.ly/6017FvHNP

It's #BUGivingDay! Enrich the academic journey of every Terrier with a gift to the BU Libraries today. Your Giving Day gift keeps the BU Libraries thriving as dynamic spaces of learning, research, and creativity. Donate by midnight to make an impact: spr.ly/6011FQuyP

It's easy for students to get so focused on academic work they forget to explore their own interests. Our new leisure reading lending library gives them a space to unwind and explore interests of their own. On #BUGivingDay, support projects like this: spr.ly/6018Fo7WG

Learn about selecting the right AI tools for research, crafting effective prompts to generate quality results, verifying AI-generated content, and more at this week's workshops. 📅 Monday, March 31 | 12 to 1 pm 📅 Thursday, April 3 | 4 to 5 pm Register: spr.ly/6016FRvDa

What to watch this weekend: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat. Then, join Monday's CineMAfriq @ BU event to discuss the film with light refreshments. Watch the film in advance through the BU Libraries Kanopy subscription: spr.ly/60170Qinl

Join our Associate University Librarian for Special Collections Jennifer King at Coolidge Corner Theatre tonight for a discussion with director Oren Rudavsky at the National Center for Jewish Film screening of his film, Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire. spr.ly/60190SWlX

TODAY: Come enjoy West African food and live Afro-Pop and Moz-Jazz music to celebrate the grand opening of our new exhibit: Textiles Tell Stories! The celebration will take place on the 1st floor of Mugar Memorial Library from 6-8 pm: spr.ly/60130mj37

Behind the Curtain: Our exhibits manager Chris Gately sets up the upcoming exhibition of African textiles, Textiles Tells Stories. Join us Wednesday, March 19, 6-8 pm, at Mugar Library for the exhibit's opening celebration! bu.edu/today/close-up…

In March of 1876, BU Prof Alexander Graham Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson, successfully transmitted the first sound using electricity while in their Boston workshop. Images @ BU Digital Library: spr.ly/60100yc5g Inventory @ ArchivesSpace: spr.ly/60180yc5C

Textiles Tell Stories. Uncover them at the opening celebration of our new exhibition showcasing African textiles. 📆 March 19, 6-8 pm 📍 Mugar Memorial Library 🔗 spr.ly/6015LAlXh Enjoy live Afro-Pop music and West African food as we learn about African textiles!

Don't want Oscar season to end? BU Libraries holds six Oscar statuettes among its archives, and 45 Oscars have been awarded to 35 cultural icons whose papers can be researched here. 🎬 🎥 🎞️ 📽️ 🍿 🏆 Learn more about our collections: spr.ly/6013LIwuh

The Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at BU Libraries has acquired the papers of trailblazer journalist Dorothy Butler Gilliam, the first Black women reporter for The Washington Post who advanced civil rights and helped diversify the media profession spr.ly/6012LMIdg

Write a love letter or break-up note to the library website, vote on design templates, and give feedback on potential web designs to help us build a better website! Open to all students, staff, and faculty. Learn more: spr.ly/6012IdCvG

The BU Libraries now provide subscriptions to The New York Times online for all BU students, faculty, and staff. Stay up to date on the latest news, support your research, explore the archives, and more. 📰 Activate your subscription today: spr.ly/6011x2kYH

This Saturday, the Boston University Libraries invite you to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr’s important work by taking a guided tour of the Martin Luther King Jr Reading Room in the Mugar Memorial Library. Sign up for a time slot through the link: spr.ly/6010ahydO

Join @BUHTC on Saturday, January 25th at 12pm in BU’s Metcalf Ballroom for the annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life & legacy! This year’s theme, “The Darkness At Midnight,” features keynote speaker Cole Arthur Riley & remarks from @BU_Tweets President Dr. Melissa Gilliam. ✨ Co-sponsored by @bulibraries, @BUCommunity_, & BU Dean of Students. Let’s reflect, engage, & be inspired! RSVP ➡️ bu.edu/thurman/progra…