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Are you expanding your library’s collection of early American newspapers or searching for primary sources to enrich 20th...
06/25/2026

Are you expanding your library’s collection of early American newspapers or searching for primary sources to enrich 20th-century global studies? Explore how Readex digital collections support teaching and research across disciplines. Visit us at booth 1611 during —we look forward to connecting and sharing more!

🎉 Celebrate America’s 250th with us at ! 🎉📚 Join fellow librarians at booth 1611 and be part of a powerful, collective ...
06/24/2026

🎉 Celebrate America’s 250th with us at ! 🎉

📚 Join fellow librarians at booth 1611 and be part of a powerful, collective reading of the Declaration of Independence. Read a short passage on camera (just takes a minute!), and your voice will help create a special video tribute for the 250th anniversary on July 4.

Let’s make history together—one voice at a time! Will you add yours?

Ready to make a difference for the next generation of library leaders? Place your bid in the annual ALA GODORT Silent Au...
06/23/2026

Ready to make a difference for the next generation of library leaders? Place your bid in the annual ALA GODORT Silent Auction and help fund the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship for LIS students working in government documents libraries!

Your support not only empowers future professionals, but also gives you a chance to win—and maybe even plan a getaway to beautiful Vermont. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in the future of librarianship.

Bid now: https://godort.readex.com/

06/22/2026

How a Historian Reads an 18th-Century Newspaper

Not all historical sources are created equal — and knowing how they were created changes everything about how you read them.

In this clip from Scholars Speak Shorts, Karin Wulf, Director & Librarian of the The John Carter Brown Library, walks through how she approaches 18th-century newspapers as research sources. She discusses what jumps out at a trained researcher, why understanding the economy and audience behind a document matters, and the intentionality scholars need to bring to primary source analysis. It's a masterclass in historical thinking in under a minute.

in 1788, New Hampshire became the 9th of 13 states to ratify the Constitution and the final state needed to enact the ...
06/21/2026

in 1788, New Hampshire became the 9th of 13 states to ratify the Constitution and the final state needed to enact the United States' new governmental framework.

The New Hampshire Spy tired to embody the public's reaction in print, "The joy which this event diffused through all ranks of citizens in the metropolis, is hardly conceivable---"

This Juneteenth, discover the powerful, often-overlooked stories of courage and resilience. Thousands of enslaved people...
06/19/2026

This Juneteenth, discover the powerful, often-overlooked stories of courage and resilience. Thousands of enslaved people risked everything to escape and seek freedom behind Union Army lines—reshaping the course of emancipation and American history.

Experience these vital perspectives in Dr. Amy Murrell Taylor’s compelling presentation, “Freedom Found: Untold Stories of the Civil War’s Refugees from Slavery.” Watch now and deepen your understanding of the true meaning of freedom: https://ow.ly/Zwb550Z7mg3

Have you placed your bid in the annual ALA GODORT auction supporting the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship? 🍂 Don't miss th...
06/16/2026

Have you placed your bid in the annual ALA GODORT auction supporting the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship?

🍂 Don't miss the opportunity to see the fall colors from charming Chester, Vermont: https://godort.readex.com/

06/15/2026

Beyond the Famous Names: What 18th-Century Ads Reveal About Everyday Life

History isn't only found in letters from famous founders — sometimes it's in an advertisement for goods.

In this clip from Scholars Speak Shorts, Dr. Karin Wulf, Director & Librarian of the The John Carter Brown Library, shares why she's excited about what 18th-century primary sources reveal about ordinary people: what they sold, what they bought, and how they lived.

She explains why going beyond the extracted piece of information — seeing sources in their full context — transforms the research experience for students and scholars alike.

"'Marriage is one of the 'basic civil rights of man' fundamental to our very existence and survival...to deny this funda...
06/12/2026

"'Marriage is one of the 'basic civil rights of man' fundamental to our very existence and survival...to deny this fundamental freedom on so unsupportable a basis as the racial classification embodied in these statutes, classifications so directly subversive of the principal of equality at the heart of the 14th Amendment is surely to deprive all the state's citizens of liberty without due process of law.' (Chief Justice Earl Warren)

"All nine justices voted to reverse the Virginia decision..."

Did you know that historical newspapers reveal more than just major events—they capture the heartbeat of everyday life, ...
06/11/2026

Did you know that historical newspapers reveal more than just major events—they capture the heartbeat of everyday life, culture, and community?

In the 1890s, Maine’s Shiloh community made headlines across the nation, not for growth, but for the controversy surrounding a self-proclaimed prophet.

Discover how news coverage shaped public perception and what we can learn from the rise and fall of this forgotten movement. Dive into the story: https://ow.ly/xvgo50Za9S9

What surprising stories have you uncovered in historical newspapers? Share your thoughts below!

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