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Undergraduate Alumni

“The NLUS was absolutely one of the biggest highlights of my undergraduate career and it will always hold a very special place in my heart.” - Participant in the ‘06 Newberry Library Undergraduate Seminar

A class meets during the 1966 ACM-Newberry Seminar at the Newberry.

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Are you an alum of a Newberry undergraduate program (ACM or NLUS) who would like to become more involved with the Newberry?

We’d love to hear from you. You could take part in a reunion, attend a Newberry event, or share your post-Newberry experiences with current Newberry undergraduates.

Email us to learn how you can stay connected with the Newberry or support our mission.

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Programs for Undergraduates

Research seminars bring students to the Newberry to work closely with library staff and collections.

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Student Research Projects

Students who take part in our undergraduate programs pursue independent research projects using primary-source materials in the Newberry archives.

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Someone holds a book open and reads from the book. Behind them are shelves of books. — 2021 NLUS student Annie Lemieux reads a book from the Newberry collection. According to Annie, "Taking a course where I was actually taught step by step how to take on a large-scale research project made me more confident to pursue other research opportunities in the future."

Collection - FAQ

What's the oldest item in your collection? How can I find what I'm looking for? Answers to these questions and other FAQ.

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Careers at the Newberry

The Newberry is an intellectually stimulating workplace, rich with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to the library’s mission.

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More than 600 years of human history are waiting to be discovered in the Newberry's reading rooms, exhibition galleries, classrooms, and event spaces.

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