http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University University Libraries News RSS en-us Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:41:16 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/women-of-whitely-event-honors-black-womens-legacy-and-leadership-in-muncie https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/women-of-whitely-event-honors-black-womens-legacy-and-leadership-in-muncie The Notable Women of Muncie and Delaware County Project will host “Women of Whitely: At the Heart of Muncie’s Black History” at the Shaffer Chapel Museum, 1501 E. Highland Ave., in Muncie at 6 p.m. Feb. 26. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:42:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-university-bracken-library-hosts-not-your-average-storytime https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-university-bracken-library-hosts-not-your-average-storytime Ball State University Libraries invites the community to step into the world of 19th-century storytelling during “Not Your Average Storytime,” a free, family-friendly event celebrating historic chapbooks on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 1-2 p.m. on the first floor in Bracken Library’s Schwartz Digital Complex. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:55:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/university-libraries-continue-bracken-library-50th-anniversary-celebration-with-two-november-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/university-libraries-continue-bracken-library-50th-anniversary-celebration-with-two-november-events Ball State University Libraries will continue celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bracken Library with two community events in November highlighting both the Bracken family’s lasting legacy and the influential career of Professor Steve Bell. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:07:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/university-libraries-establishes-open-access-publishing-agreement-with-cambridge-university-press https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/university-libraries-establishes-open-access-publishing-agreement-with-cambridge-university-press Ball State University Libraries has signed a new open access publishing agreement with Cambridge University Press, significantly expanding opportunities for Ball State scholars to share their research broadly—without financial barriers. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:43:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-university-to-celebrate-50th-anniversary-of-bracken-library https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-university-to-celebrate-50th-anniversary-of-bracken-library Ball State University will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Alexander M. Bracken Library with a community birthday party from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the library’s main lobby. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:02:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/06/ball-state-university-libraries-launches-research-guide-on-ethical-ai-use https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/06/ball-state-university-libraries-launches-research-guide-on-ethical-ai-use Ball State University Libraries has introduced a new research guide to help students, faculty, staff, and community members use AI more thoughtfully and effectively. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:20:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/06/university-libraries-invites-visitors-to-experience-tolkien-exhibit-before-july-close https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/06/university-libraries-invites-visitors-to-experience-tolkien-exhibit-before-july-close The Ball State University campus and the greater Muncie community have through the end of July to visit a special exhibit honoring the literary work of J.R.R. Tolkien, on display in Archives and Special Collections on the second floor of Bracken Library. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:30:34 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-university-appoints-nancy-abashian-as-new-dean-of-university-libraries https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-university-appoints-nancy-abashian-as-new-dean-of-university-libraries Dr. Nancy Abashian will join Ball State University as dean of University Libraries, effective April 14, 2025. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:02:44 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2024-schedule-of-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2024-schedule-of-events Ball State University’s Multicultural Center has announced the schedule of events for its annual Unity Week, which kicks off on Monday, Jan. 15—the official observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this year. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:52:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/muncie-microcosm-of-america-collection-added-to-ball-state-digital-media-repository https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/muncie-microcosm-of-america-collection-added-to-ball-state-digital-media-repository University Libraries’ Archives and Special Collections at Ball State has announced a new addition to the University’s Digital Media Repository: the Muncie Microcosm of America Collection. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:23:51 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/documents-digitized-for-free-on-community-scan-day https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/documents-digitized-for-free-on-community-scan-day Ball State University Libraries, along with a few area partners, are hosting the second community scan day—an opportunity for community members to have their family photographs and documents digitized, at no charge, in an effort to preserve local history. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 02:07:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/family-documents-digitized-for-free-on-community-scan-day https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/family-documents-digitized-for-free-on-community-scan-day Ball State University Libraries, along with a few area partners, are hosting a community scan day—an opportunity for community members to have their family photographs and documents digitized, at no charge, in an effort to preserve local history. Tue, 10 May 2022 16:49:40 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/01/new-digital-archive-exhibit-chronicles-history-of-multicultural-center https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/01/new-digital-archive-exhibit-chronicles-history-of-multicultural-center The Ball State University Libraries’ Archives and Special Collections, in collaboration with the University’s Multicultural Center, recently debuted the new freely-accessible online digital exhibit, The Ball State University Multicultural Center: Ambassadors of Campus Inclusion and Diversity. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:05:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/10/university-libraries-provides-non-sectarian-contemplation-space https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/10/university-libraries-provides-non-sectarian-contemplation-space Ball State’s University Libraries has established a non-sectarian Contemplation Space, in Bracken Library, that is designed for quiet personal contemplation, reflection, meditation, prayer, and relaxation. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 17:34:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/07/documenting-impact-of-covid-19 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/07/documenting-impact-of-covid-19 Ball State University is providing a way for people to share their experiences during or related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:59:51 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/4/documenting-everyday-life-in-muncie-during-covid-19-pandemic https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/4/documenting-everyday-life-in-muncie-during-covid-19-pandemic In a collaborative effort, Ball State University Libraries Archives and Special Collections, the Everyday Life in Middletown Project, and the Muncie Public Library are asking community members to document their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:27:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/3/bracken-library-exhibit-celebrates-40th-anniversary https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/3/bracken-library-exhibit-celebrates-40th-anniversary The Alexander M. Bracken Library is celebrating its 40th birthday and will have an exhibit “Bracken Library: 40 Years of Service, Innovation, and Growth” from March 25 to May 6. Fri, 25 Mar 2016 12:44:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/interactive-website-documentary-examine-muncies-historic-homes-neighborhoods https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/interactive-website-documentary-examine-muncies-historic-homes-neighborhoods Immersive learning class creates a website with a documentary examining the rich stories of Muncie's history homes and neighborhoods. Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:24:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/8/history-and-heat-of-glass-factory-comes-alive-with-new-3d-virtual-living-museum https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/8/history-and-heat-of-glass-factory-comes-alive-with-new-3d-virtual-living-museum The Virtual Middletown Project brings to life a simulation of the early 20th-century Ball Brothers glass factory in Muncie, Ind., right down to workers removing hot pieces of glassware from the furnaces. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:32:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/7/elephants-now-stand-at-former-washington-park-home-of-indy-baseball https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/7/elephants-now-stand-at-former-washington-park-home-of-indy-baseball As a result of research by Ball State University faculty, the Indiana Historical Bureau will place a new state historical marker in Indianapolis at the site of Washington Park, where the Indianapolis ABCs and Chicago Giants played the first Negro National League baseball game on May 2, 1920. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:42:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/film-premiering-at-ball-state-tells-the-life-of-modern-architecture-great-louis-sullivan https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/film-premiering-at-ball-state-tells-the-life-of-modern-architecture-great-louis-sullivan The Indiana premiere of the film "Louis Sullivan: The Struggle for American Architecture" will take place April 6 at Ball State and will be hosted by the Friends of the A.M. Bracken Library, College of Architecture and Planning and the Drawings and Documents Archive. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:06:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/global-organization-names-ball-state-top-university-for-mobile-marketing https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/global-organization-names-ball-state-top-university-for-mobile-marketing A global organization that promotes the development and sustainability of mobile marketing has named Ball State as the top university in the field of mobile marketing research, development and education. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:26:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/9/schwartz-digital-complex-on-display-for-public-at-first-tech4u-on-sept-17 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/9/schwartz-digital-complex-on-display-for-public-at-first-tech4u-on-sept-17 The university is encouraging the public to take its first look at these digital innovations and more during the grand opening of the Helen B. and Martin D. Schwartz Special Collections and Digital Complex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17 in Bracken Library. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:34:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/8/schwartz-complex-features-international-broadcasts-revolutionary-technology https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/8/schwartz-complex-features-international-broadcasts-revolutionary-technology The Helen B. and Martin D. Schwartz Special Collections and Digital Complex was dedicated Aug. 17, and features digital facilities to encourage interactive teaching and learning. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:28:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/10/center-for-middletown-studies-to-host-a-discussion-about-muncies-economy https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/10/center-for-middletown-studies-to-host-a-discussion-about-muncies-economy Ball State's Center for Middletown Studies will present a talk at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Kennedy branch of the Muncie Public Library. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:14:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/3/ball-state-hosts-fifth-annual-copyright-conference https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/3/ball-state-hosts-fifth-annual-copyright-conference Fifth annual copyright conference to be held April 23 at the Alumni Center, focusing on how intellectual property can be used properly in educational settings. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:05:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/3/illegal-downloads-and-filesharing-low-at-ball-state-thanks-to-proactive-approach https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/3/illegal-downloads-and-filesharing-low-at-ball-state-thanks-to-proactive-approach Taking a proactive approach with its students has helped Ball State minimize illegal downloading and file-sharing of music and other digital content on campus. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:28:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/8/libraries-working-group-to-place-materials-on-second-life https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/8/libraries-working-group-to-place-materials-on-second-life Ball State University Libraries plans to offer services and archival materials on the virtual environment Second Life. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:37:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/8/wake-up-ball-state-espresso-comes-to-bookmark-cafe-and-woodworth-commons https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/8/wake-up-ball-state-espresso-comes-to-bookmark-cafe-and-woodworth-commons New espresso machines are installed at the Bookmark Cafe and Woodworth Commons so the campus can cater to the most discriminating coffee lovers. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/3/a-tall-chaucer-please--decaf-with-some-cinnamon https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/3/a-tall-chaucer-please--decaf-with-some-cinnamon Bracken Library has come a long way since its days of "No food and drink allowed." Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/1/bracken-librarys-bookmark-cafe-is-now-open https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/1/bracken-librarys-bookmark-cafe-is-now-open The cafe offers another on-campus dining option and features Seattle's Best Coffee. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:11:10 +0000