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‘Buried Cause’: In a new book, two UVA librarians analyze the unearthed Robert E. Lee monument cornerstone box

By Molly Minturn |
Conservator Sue Donovan was on the team who opened the 134-year-old commemorative box that had been buried beneath the Lee statue. Historian Ervin L. Jordan Jr. analyzed the contents inside for clues about the lives of Black Richmonders in the 1890s. Both had much to say about what they found.

Staff accomplishments

Books, films, and archives to mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By UVA Library |
Three librarians recommend everything from Akira Kurosawa’s thriller “Rashomon” to “Crying in H Mart,” a memoir by indie-pop singer Michelle Zauner.

Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month, Reading list

We the people(hood): 250 years of Jewish America

By UVA Library |
Librarians recommend books and documentaries about Jewish American life over the past 250 years.

Jewish American Heritage Month, Reading list

Announcing the Archives Leadership Institute’s 2026 cohort

By UVA Library |
Designed for mid-career archivists, the ALI provides advanced training for individuals in the archival profession, to lead change in their field. This is the third year the event has taken place at UVA.

News and announcements

‘Find Your Joy’: Celebrating National Library Week at the UVA Library

By Jeff Hill |
The UVA Library is celebrating National Library Week by inviting the public to explore its diverse resources, technology, and events. To support its mission, the Library is also offering a 1:1 donation match during the week and providing contributors with a custom bookmark as a token of appreciation.

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