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An introduction to GNU Emacs is circulating among developers, pitching the long-running text editor as a full computing environment for working in plain text. The guide, hosted by the University of Chicago library, walks through using Emacs for editing, email, and other everyday tasks. Discussion reflects enduring interest in Emacs among programmers who favor its extensibility and keyboard-driven workflow decades after its creation.
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The University of Texas at Arlington's Central Library Basement is set to host a video game fight night, an event centered on fighting games. The announcement appeared in The Shorthorn, the university's student newspaper. Details about the date, games featured, and registration have not been widely reported yet, but campus gaming communities are expected to take an interest in the free gathering space being used for competitive play.
- 3UW-Madison students try zine-making at campus art venues▼Chazen Art Museum and Kohler Art Library host zine-making event for UW-Madison students
The Chazen Museum of Art and the Kohler Art Library at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are hosting a zine-making event for students, inviting them to create their own small self-published booklets. The workshop gives students hands-on experience with an art form rooted in DIY publishing culture, and it highlights the museums' and libraries' efforts to engage the campus community through creative programming.
- 4San Diego State brings prized 'Dune' book out of vault▼Prized 'Dune' book gets a day outside the University Library vault
San Diego State University has given a prized copy of Frank Herbert's 'Dune' a rare day outside the University Library vault, putting the treasured volume on display for visitors. The showing highlights the university's collection of rare science fiction materials and gives fans of the classic novel a close-up look at a piece of literary history normally kept locked away.
- 5Osher Map Library at University of Southern Maine showcases half a million maps●Présentation : Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education 🔸La bibliothèque de cartes du campus de Por
The Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education, located on the University of Southern Maine's Portland campus, holds nearly half a million maps, atlases and globes. The university highlighted the collection in a new presentation, drawing attention to one of the region's significant cartographic archives and its role in map-based education.
- 6Storybook Maze founder discusses book deserts at Elon University▼Road to book access: Founder of Storybook Maze speaks at Elon about book deserts
The founder of Storybook Maze, an initiative that brings free book access to underserved neighborhoods, spoke at Elon University about the problem of book deserts, communities where children have little or no access to books. The talk highlighted efforts to expand literacy through street libraries and book distribution, drawing attention to unequal access to reading materials across the United States.
- 7Rare book briefly leaves SDSU library vault▼Prized book gets a day outside the University Library vault | News
A prized volume from San Diego State University's Library vault was taken out on public display for a day, a rare departure from secure storage. The university's news office covered the event, highlighting the book's value and the care taken in bringing it out. Such showings typically draw interest from students, researchers and bibliophiles alike.
- 8Syracuse University faculty condemn attacks on education at Banned Book Week panel▼SU faculty condemn ‘systemic attacks’ on education at Banned Book Week panel
Syracuse University faculty held a Banned Book Week panel where they condemned what they described as 'systemic attacks' on education. Speakers framed book bans and curriculum restrictions as part of a broader effort to limit what students can learn, and urged defense of academic freedom. The panel comes amid ongoing national debates over school and library book challenges.
- 9University of Arizona excels in latest global subject rankings▼U of A shines in library and information sciences, earth sciences, water resources in latest global subject rankings
The University of Arizona has placed highly in the latest global subject rankings, earning particular recognition in library and information sciences, earth sciences, and water resources. The university announced the results through its own news service, highlighting these three fields as areas of international strength. The rankings compare research output and reputation across disciplines at universities worldwide.
- 10Bodleian Library Courtyard Draws Photographers in Oxford●Bodleian Library Courtyard, Oxford, UK https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/10/05/bodelian/ #architecture #bodleian #library
New photographs of the Bodleian Library courtyard in Oxford, UK are being shared online, drawing attention to the historic university library's architecture. The images highlight the building's classic stonework and design, with viewers discussing its history and appeal as one of England's most famous academic landmarks and a popular destination for visitors and photography enthusiasts.
- 11Leibniz University Hanover hosts library event on October 15●15.10. 19-21 uhr in der # TIB in # hannover https://www. uni-hannover.de/universitaet/a ktuelles/veranstaltungen/detail/
Leibniz University Hannover is holding an event on 15 October from 7 to 9 pm at the Technical Information Library (TIB) in Hannover. It is promoted in connection with topics including libraries, book bans and democracy, suggesting a discussion or documentary screening about censorship and the role of libraries. Details are available through the university's events calendar.
- 12Catholic University Honors Program Visits Library of Congress●Catholic University Honors Program Visits Library of Congress -
Students from the Catholic University of America's Honors Program took part in a visit to the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The student newspaper The Tower reported on the trip. Beyond the visit itself, no further details about participants, programming, or reaction have been reported.
- 13Syracuse University Marks Banned Books Week With Focus on Intellectual Freedom▼SU’s Banned Book Week organizers emphasize need for intellectual freedom
Organizers of Banned Books Week at Syracuse University are highlighting the importance of intellectual freedom and open access to literature. The event draws attention to ongoing national debates over book challenges and removals in schools and libraries, with organizers arguing that restricted reading limits students' ability to encounter diverse ideas and perspectives.
- 14Tiny Shelf Concert brings live music to Belk Library▼Music fills Belk Library in third “Tiny Shelf Concert”
Belk Library at Elon University hosted its third "Tiny Shelf Concert," filling the library with live music for students and staff. The event continues a small concert series staged in the library space, and the student-run Elon News Network covered the performance. The concerts offer a casual campus music showcase in an unusual venue.
- 15Banned Book Author Abdi Nazemian Speaks on Empathy at University of Utah▼Banned Book Author Abdi Nazemian speaks on empathy at the U
Author Abdi Nazemian, whose books have faced bans, spoke at the University of Utah about empathy. Nazemian, known for young adult novels that have been targeted in school censorship efforts, addressed students as debates over banned books continue across the United States. His appearance highlights growing attention to challenged authors and the role of literature in fostering understanding.
- 16URI education leader warns book banning harms more than books●Book banning harms more than books, says URI education leader – Rhody Today
A University of Rhode Island education leader says book banning causes damage beyond the titles removed, arguing the practice affects students and school communities as well as literature itself. The remarks were published by the university's Rhody Today outlet, adding an educator's voice to the ongoing debate over school library and curriculum book removals in the United States.
- 17Book bans limit children's understanding of world, expert says▼WashU Expert: Book Bans Limit Children’s Understanding of Themselves and the World | Newswise
A Washington University in St. Louis expert argues that banning books from schools and libraries narrows children's ability to understand themselves and the world around them. The comments add an academic voice to the ongoing national debate over removing titles from school curricula and library shelves in the United States.
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October marks National Book Month in the United States, an annual celebration of reading and literature. Universities, libraries and book organizations are marking the occasion by encouraging students and the public to pick up new titles, share favorite reads and take part in literary events throughout the month.
- 19SIU's Morris Library to host banned books discussion▼SIU's Morris Library hosts discussion on banned books Oct. 2
Southern Illinois University's Morris Library will hold a discussion on banned books on October 2. The event gives students, staff and the public a chance to talk about book censorship and challenges to library materials, a topic drawing renewed attention in schools and libraries across the United States.