“Staff Picks:” Jean Seeler-Gifford’s Iconic Knit Sweaters

by Liefe Temple In March 2023, Special Collections received a box of four sweaters. These sweaters, Middlebury themed of course, had been hand knitted by Jean Seeler-Gifford, ‘60. College Archivist, Kaitlin Buerge, ‘13, had heard from colleagues in the Advancement Office that these sweaters existed, and they were high on Special Collections’ wish list.  Both Kaitlin…Continue Reading “Staff Picks:” Jean Seeler-Gifford’s Iconic Knit Sweaters

LibrarySearch Update (June 26 – July 22)

The library will be upgrading LibrarySearch from June 26th – July 22nd. Most library services will remain available. You will be able to check out books, make Interlibrary Loan requests, and access our electronic resources.  However, please note that: During the upgrade time (June 26th – July 22nd) please: As always, please contact us if you have…Continue Reading LibrarySearch Update (June 26 – July 22)

JSTOR blog highlights Special Collections

You might remember hearing about Middlebury Special Collections joining JSTOR’s shared collections program. (Here’s a refresher from 2022, “Middlebury Special Collections and JSTOR Unite!”) Last month, JSTOR spotlighted Middlebury’s collections in a blog post titled, “Middlebury archives go global: The unexpected reach of one small college’s special collections.” The article quotes Director and Curator Rebekah…Continue Reading JSTOR blog highlights Special Collections

What’s on Tap for Well-being…Weeks of June 3rd and 10th

You have a responsibility to make inclusion a daily thought, so we can get rid of the word “inclusion.” Theodore Melfi It’s Pride Month! June is a time to celebrate the richness of our LGBTQ+ community and honor the uniqueness of each member. Ensuring our workplaces are respectful and welcoming benefits everyone, fostering a thriving,…Continue Reading What’s on Tap for Well-being…Weeks of June 3rd and 10th

Machiavelli in the Ivory Tower Ep. 11: Germany’s Atomic Zeitenwende – A Conversation with Ulrich Kühn

In this episode of Machiavelli in the Ivory Tower, hosts Sarah and Hanna speak with Ulrich Kühn, who is head of the research area “Arms Control and Emerging Technologies” at the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg (IFSH) and a Non-Resident Scholar of the Nuclear Policy Program, Carnegie Endowment…Continue Reading Machiavelli in the Ivory Tower Ep. 11: Germany’s Atomic Zeitenwende – A Conversation with Ulrich Kühn

What Can EAP Do For You?

One of your benefits at Middlebury College is access to a local and independent EAP. This is available to you and your household members and is free and confidential. Check out just some of what Invest EAP has to offer: You can call Invest EAP at 1-866-660-9533 or check out their website. For more information…Continue Reading What Can EAP Do For You?