2024 Impact Report | Georgia Tech Library

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Welcome from Dean Leslie Sharp

The past 12 months were fantastic for the Georgia Tech Library on several fronts, and I am again thrilled to share this report with you.

Just like in past years, I am happy to report that by putting students first, being responsible stewards of state resources, celebrating collaboration and championing innovation we remain the scholarly heart of campus.

As you read what we have highlighted below, I would like for you to pay close attention to the following:

First off, in April our hardworking Archivists, in conjunction with student Sam Bolton, released “Uncovering Hidden Narratives in Georgia Tech's History,” a self-directed, online course exploring responsible description practices in archives and the way they influence the understanding of integration efforts before 1961, when the first three Black students matriculated at Tech.

Second, I want to highlight the ways our talented and dedicated faculty and staff have been able to increase circulation of library materials; deliveries – both overall and of gadgets, plus deliveries from the Library Service Center; in-person and web-based consultations; Interlibrary Loan fulfillment; and usage of the web site, Archives Reading Room and database inquiries. Our Gadgets service—loaning both low-tech and high-tech equipment—continues to grow exponentially, underscoring the principle, if you build it, they will come!

What does all this data mean? These year-over-year increases in these vital performance indicators are a clear sign that we are fulfilling our service mission to campus.

All that information, and more, is available both in interactive Tableau charts and simple visual breakouts. If you have questions about what you see, please reach out. We are always happy to talk about all of the exciting happenings at the Library and Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons.

Next, make sure to note how our collaborative efforts in bringing art to campus took many forms in 2024, along with partnerships across campus to bring more access and better service to students. These efforts, including partnerships with the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Scheller College of Business, College of Computing, College of Sciences, and more, highlight the Library’s ability to work between disciplines and further cement our place at the center of scholarship at Georgia Tech.

Last, look at the continued work our Archives and Special Collections Department has done to bring cherished personal collections to campus and make visible the valuable material we collect.

Everything you see here is a testament to my amazing colleagues who work tirelessly to serve the Georgia Tech community. Please dive in and find out more about our programs, initiatives, and achievements. Reach out if you have any questions or just want to learn more.

-Dean Leslie Sharp

Did you know?

Through course reserves, Interlibrary Loan, Gadgets, locker rentals, and room reservations, the Georgia Tech Library saved students, faculty, and staff more than $2.12 million in 2024.

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Did you know?

In 2024, more than 12,270 users made more than 73,000 room reservations in the Library buildings and Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons. That's a cost savings of nearly $1.049 million.

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2024 Spotlight: ‘Uncovering Hidden Narratives’ Launches

In April 2024 the Georgia Tech Library unveiled “Uncovering Hidden Narratives in Georgia Tech's History,” a self-directed, online course exploring responsible description practices in archives and the way they influence the understanding of integration efforts before 1961, when the first three Black students began school at the Institute.

Designed by Archivist Alex Brinson with oversight from University Archivist Alex McGee, the course is the result of Tech undergraduate Sam Bolton looking for information about her grandfather, Robert Cheeseboro, being denied admission to Georgia Tech in 1953.

“A reply to Cheeseboro and letters involving other prospective Black students were found in a collection called the ‘Board of Regents records,’” said Brinson. “Because the materials in which we eventually found information involving Cheeseboro were vaguely described, they were difficult to find — essentially burying a piece of Georgia Tech’s history.”

The course is broken into three main sections: the traditional narrative around integration at Tech and the efforts of Black students before 1961; the process of discovering the Board of Regents records, including historical context and the lack of “inclusive description;” and how the Georgia Tech Library now describes such records to unveil the important stories contained within.

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Bolton with the Three Pioneers statue in Harrison Square

Did you know?

Interlibrary Loan saw a 34 percent increase in 2024, resulting in a cost savings to students and faculty of more than $65,000.

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By the Numbers

In accordance with the Institute's core values of being responsible stewards and acting ethically, the Library is proud to present this look at the data driving our decision-making in 2024.

Below you will find interactive Tableau visualizations, allowing the reader insight into each data point for the last several years. Feel free to choose the views and visualizations you feel are most informative.

Under each visualization you will find more context for the data and key takeaways for the year in review.

Circulation

Key Takeaways: Circulation

Total physical item circulation: Physically circulating items, like Gadgets and books, grew more nearly 42 percent in 2024, topping out at more than 31,000 items. These statistics are bolstered mainly through the lending of Gadgets (including instant gadgets and Gadget Pro), which remains a growing service year over year.
A closer look | Gadgets circulation: Here we see the overall growth of Gadgets circulation over 2023. With nearly 25,000 total Gadgets circulated in 2024, the service grew 52 percent over last year.
A closer look | Library Service Center Item Requests: Items requested and delivered from the Library Service Center (LSC), the climate-controlled facility jointly operated by Georgia Tech and Emory, grew nearly four times as much as last year. In 2024, LSC deliveries were up 16 percent. in 2023, there was only 4 percent growth.
Library Service Center Item Delivery Time: Average delivery time for 2024 rose slightly from 2023, from about 33 hours to just over 39. This increase is due to staffing shortages at the Library Service Center, part of a larger trend in employment. Please note: Months where averages jump drastically are caused by holidays during which the LSC was closed.

Instruction

Key Takeaways: Instruction

Instruction | Classes by Category: Overall instruction increased 15 percent in 2024.
Instruction | Attendance: Nearly 11,000 students utilized in-person Library instruction, about 20 percent of the total population. In addition to their in-person courses, Library instructors also created YouTube and Canvas tutorials available 24/7. While its difficult to ascertain the exact number of students receiving instruction asynchronously, it is easily in the thousands, dwarfing previous years' attendance.
Instruction | Classes by Department: English 1101 and 1102 classes represent the bulk of course-integrated workshops. The number remained steady in 2024, from 168 to 163.

Consultations

In-person and Online Help

Key Takeaways: In-person and Online Help

INFODesk Help: Interactions with Public Services staff (those working at the INFODesk on Grove Level of Price Gilbert or overseeing the web chat and phones) continued to explode in 2024, increasing nearly 49 percent over 2023. The largest growth was for in-person walk-ups to the desk (nearly 53 percent growth over last year), meaning more students than ever are using on-campus help options.
Web Chat Help: Web chat help remained consistent from 2023 to 2024, with only about 20 more interactions.

E-Resources

Key Takeaways: E-Resources

E-Resources Usage: Overall use of electronic resources increased slightly more than six percent in 2024, from 6.364 to 6.756 million. This growth trend is expected to continue and reflects the Library's commitment to providing resources to users regardless of their physical position.
Website Pageviews: Use of the Library's website grew nearly 55 percent in 2024, topping out at 1.063 million views. The Library changed website vendors in 2022 and has seen steady growth year-over-year as users find the design and layout more useful.

Collections and Resource Management

Key Takeaways: Collections and Resource Management

Interlibrary Loan: Interlibrary loan lending saw a 34 percent increase in 2024, largely due to an automation process allowing Library staff to fulfill requests faster. That increase in fulfillment meant the state-wide algorithm directed more requests to Georgia Tech. Borrowing decreased 14 percent in 2024, a positive sign showing faculty, staff and students don't need to look to other institutions for materials they need.
E-Resources Managed and Added: The Library added a tremendous amount of new electronic resources in 2024, increasing the total over the previous year some 326 percent. This meant a total increase of about 51 percent e-resources managed by the Library's Technical Services Department.
E-Resources Problems Fixed: Despite these new resources, the process to integrate them was relatively smooth, with requests for fixes decreasing about 28 percent.
GT Author Books Added: The Library increased its purchases of GT Authors some 122 percent over 2023.
Pro-Active Course Reserves Purchased: As part of its educational affordability efforts, the Library purchased about 8 percent more course reserves items after studying syllabi of classes participating in the program.
Course Reserves Materials Purchased: Here is where the Library's Technical Services Department saw its greatest impact, purchasing more than 1,200 percent more materials than the previous year. These purchases are a result of the Library's efforts to tie course readings to existing collections using Leganto software. In 2024 alone, this effort resulted in a savings of nearly $195,000 -- about $170 per student.

Gate Count and Room Reservations

Key Takeaways: Gate Count and Room Reservations

Gate Count for Price Gilbert Memorial Library, Crosland Tower and Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons: For the first time since renovation of the buildings, Library faculty and staff now have an accurate count of visitors daily. In 2024, Price Gilbert and Crosland saw more 1.835 million visits, while Clough tallied more than 2 million visits. The growth looks substantial in these charts; however, the gate count in 2023 were estimates from an older system, and not based on accurate counts.
Public Programming and Event Coordination in Price Gilbert, Crosland and Clough: 2024 saw a slight decrease in overall event coordination, largely due to Wilby Room, located on Grove Level of Crosland Tower, going back to general use after Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons construction completed in 2023. The previous year it had been used to house staff and events from Clough during construction.
Instant Room Reservations in the Library and Clough: This year, the Library only has data for room reservations from April through December. This is due to the change from the campus standard EMS to Libcal, an easier booking system (for more information, see the story about Scheller utilizing the same system for its room reservations). Even missing those months, the Library and Clough saw nearly 67,000 separate bookings. By combining other data sources available to the Library, it is estimated the total room reservation number was more than 77,000 from more than 12,200 students.

Did you know?

In 2024 the Georgia Tech Library saved faculty and staff more than $1.6 million in author publishing costs through its read and publish agreements covering more than 550 articles in the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Cambridge University Press, Wiley Publishing, and more.

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Our Story

Below you will find highlights from the Georgia Tech Library's incredibly successful year. We start with a look at our partnership with Artist-in-Residence Dr. Bojana Ginn, then explore the ways the Georgia Tech Library supported and furthered the arts on campus. From there we look at new electronic resources available to campus, plus our partnerships with Scheller College of Business. We then detail our focus on accessibility throughout the year, followed by a recap of faculty and staff achievements throughout 2024. We conclude with Archives, including a look back at the exhibits held this year.

The intersection art & technology: Artist-In-Residence Dr. Bojana Ginn

In May, the Library partnered with interdisciplinary artist Dr. Bojana Ginn for the third installment of its Artist-in-Residence Program.

An awarded conceptual artist and former medical doctor, Ginn creates at the intersection of art, biology, medical sciences, and technology. She worked with the Library throughout the summer and into Fall semester 2024.

“Being able to facilitate rich conversations and exchange ideas within this dynamic community is a dream come true,” said Ginn. “The opportunity to explore and harness cutting-edge technologies opens endless possibilities for creative expression and experimentation.

Ginn's eventual work, Orchid Dreams, explores the potential for wellness in digital and physical spaces, using art as a transformative tool to advocate for healthcare as a fundamental human right. Her practice draws upon medical research on beneficial frequencies of light and rhythm, along with the psychology of color and shape, to craft experiences that nurture the mind and body. By layering medical and artistic concepts, she creates both physical and virtual spaces designed to enhance mental wellness and promote longevity. AI-generated forms, guided by the principles of parametric biology and biomimicry, are central to her work, reflecting a deep connection to nature while being informed by cutting-edge science.

In their physical renderings, the sculptures are built with a combination of recyclable acrylic and mycelium that consumes plastic. This plastic-eating mycelium represents a significant innovation for our future, providing a sustainable solution to the growing global plastic waste crisis. The specific fungi possess the remarkable ability to transform waste into non-toxic organic substances, significantly mitigating the environmental impact.

The interactive video installation immerses visitors in the soothing rhythm of deep breathing, promoting relaxation, comfort, and focus. Its interactive elements respond to the audience’s biometrics—such as heart rate and oxygen levels—shaping the visuals on display. This dynamic interplay co-creates ethereal digital forms that invite viewers into a meditative space, fostering both reflection and emotional uplift.

Orchid Dreams

In this video you meet Dr. Bojana Ginn, the Georgia Tech Library's 2024 Artist-in-Residence and learn about her piece now on display in the Interactive Media Zone (IMZ), Orchid Dreams.

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Did you know?

The Georgia Tech Library’s Gadgets service grew nearly 52 percent in 2024, circulating nearly 20,000 instant-reservation items (chargers, headphones, calculators, laptops). That's a savings of nearly $50,000 on instant reservation items alone.

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A Focus on Arts in the Library

In early 2024 the Georgia Tech Library partnered with former Georgia Tech assistant professor and double-graduate Jacket Tristan Al-Haddad for the second installment of the Artist-In-Residence program. Al-Haddad, who also designed and implemented the Library’s seventh-floor roof terrace Crosland Chroma project, said Polycentric Truthes, "is an interpretation of Galileo’s Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, but also serves as a commentary on the echo chambers within which contemporary society is situated.”

The Georgia Tech Library and Interdisciplinary Media Arts Center (IMA) brought the first Media Arts Day to campus Thursday, Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in various locations throughout the Library. “This event is a celebration of new ways of learning and creating knowledge born from the intersection of arts and technology,” said Yanni Loukissas, director of IMA. “It marries the Library’s reputation as a space for experimentation, connection, and communication with the School of Literature, Media and Communication’s work defining new models of intellectual inquiry and practice.”

On Thursday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. the Library held AI, Art and Afrofuturism with Dr. Nettrice R. Gaskins. “We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Gaskins back to her alma mater, Georgia Tech,” said Assessment Librarian and Science Fiction Subject Matter Expert Matt Frizzell. “Her fascinating and beautiful art – and the ideas behind it – will make for a fantastic talk.”

In April the Library held a screening of the documentary film Sack Race With Knives: The Curious Art of Kevin Titzer. It was followed by a virtual Q&A with the director, Jordan Barclay, and the subject, Kevin Titzer.

In 2020, Titzer was a guest on Lost in the Stacks, the Research Library Rock n’ Roll radio show.

In September the Library and Science Fiction Professor Lisa Yaszek welcomed the authors of Spacefunk!

Authors read selections from their work at the Crosland Tower stairs, then participated in a meet-and-greet afterwards.

In April the LIbrary partnered with Poetry@Tech, a unit of the School of Literature, Media, and Communication, and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts to celebrate verse in all its forms with exhibitions, poetry readings, and more. Specifically, the Library created a series of short vignettes highlighting poetry on the Media Bridge.

2024 Spotlight

Dimensions database, Altmetrics Explorer launched

In December, the Library made Dimensions Database and Altmetrics Explorer available to campus thanks to a generous investment from the Chief Research Operating Officer (CROO).

"Researchers have a suite of powerful new tools at their disposal, said Library Dean Dr. Leslie N. Sharp. "Dimensions provides a holistic view of millions of publications, grants, citations, impact metrics, clinical trials, patents, and policy documents all in one place. Altmetrics Explorer looks beyond citation analysis by tracking online attention to published research in one, intuitive platform," she added. "Faculty and staff can now also analyze research outcomes and gather insights on research funding and collaborations to inform future strategy,” said Sharp. “Then, they can easily track the online influence of that work in one place.”

Did you know?

In 2024 the Library’s partnership with the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering for myDAQs and Mbed kit loans saved students more than $647,000.

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Partnerships with Scheller

Library helps launch new space management system

If booking the Scheller College of Business study rooms has been easier recently, you might have Library Service Delivery Team members to thank.

In Fall 2024 Garth Milford and Sharetha Dantes, both of whom work for the Library providing service delivery, partnered with their colleagues in the Scheller College of Business to make the process of booking study rooms easier for students, faculty and staff.

“The expertise and the unwavering support from Garth and Sharetha have been instrumental in guiding this initiative to success,” said Will Tran, IT Support Professional in Scheller. “From project initiation through to its closure, their dedication ensured we had the tools, resources, and guidance needed to address any challenges.”

Library partners for Proactive Course Reserves Pilot

In spring 2024, the Georgia Tech Library partnered with the Scheller College of Business for a Proactive Course Reserves pilot program to make education more affordable for students.

As part of the exciting new initiative, librarians reviewed fall 2023 Scheller courses to discover if purchasing materials to support high-expense and high-enrollment classes was possible.

“What sets this effort apart is that our librarians will reach out to faculty about the potential cost-saving purchases,” said John Mack Freeman, Head of Public Services Librarian. “This moves past our current passive model where faculty recommend purchases for us.”

Did you know?

The Library’s Print Studio produced nearly 13,000 posters in 2024 at a cost savings of more than $150,000. That’s a 13 percent increase in posters produced over last year and a more than 43 percent increase over 2022.

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2024 Spotlight: A Focus on Accessibility

Library launches accessible gadgets

In its continuing effort to bring services to all Georgia Tech students, faculty and staff regardless of physical ability, this November the Library launched a new line of fully accessible gadgets.

“As we continuously invest in technology, it is important that the Library understands the needs of our disability community,” said Karen Manning, Student Experience Librarian. “Bringing awareness to our assistive technologies addresses accessibility needs and provides a method to improve the functional capabilities of our users.”

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In early October, the Library held a Disability Awareness Fair in the Scholars Event Theater.

Disability affects many people and their livelihoods. Supporting independence, inclusion, and well-being improves the human condition and experiences by reducing barriers limiting people with disabilities and neurodivergent conditions.

In October, the Library also held a Literacy Showcase: Amplifying Voices Through Written and Spoken Expressions in the Scholars Event Theater.

This showcase sought to inspire artistic endeavors that positively impact academic and intellectual development. Integrating creative expressions enriches learning and engagement in higher education. It fosters student’s abilities to engage in ways to express themselves, improves literacy, develops critical thinking skills, and can have a positive effect on their mental health.

Did you know?

By using Reading Lists from Leganto for course reserves, faculty saved students nearly $195,000 in 2024 -- about $170 per student.

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2024 Roundup: Everything Else

Chilled Water Outage

In late July, the campus underwent a chilled water outage affecting many buildings.

Every book in the Library was packed up and moved to Clough, which still had air conditioning. This was to arrest mold growth and damage to the books. Though the Library opened back up in time for classes in late August, the collection didn't fully return until late fall when all books were hand-cleaned and reshelved.

Media Literacy Trainings

Throughout spring and fall 2024, the Library partnered with the Carter Center’s Sarah Morris and conducted media literacy workshops with a certificate of completion.

Covering:

Evaluating media sources and investigating claims (with a focus on checking images/video);
Understanding how we process information (with a focus on how mis- and disinformation narratives can spread); and
Understanding how online media shapes perceptions (with a focus on things like algorithms).

Long Now Lectures in retroTECH

Throughout fall 2024, the Library brought The Long Now Lecture Series to campus at retroTECH.

retroTECH’s Long Now Lecture Series is part of the LIbrary's charge to create the future by exploring and preserving our technological pasts. Each month participants dip into the archive at longnow.org and find a talk that connects with retroTECH’s research concern -- how our lives shape technology, and are shaped by it, over time – and follow that with an open discussion guided by a Georgia Tech librarian, archivist, or faculty member.

Did you know?

Library-led, course integrated instruction offerings increased about 15 percent in 2024. Nearly 11,000 students took part in these in-person courses, or about 20 percent of the entire student population.

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Faculty & Staff Achievements

Throughout 2024 the Library's faculty and staff received numerous awards and recognitions from the Institute, national media organizations and library associations. Below you'll find a few of the notable examples.

Fulton Bag & Cotton Mill exhibit wins state museums award

The Georgia Association of Museums (GAM) announced in early January that the Georgia Tech Library’s Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill: New South Industry won its coveted 2024 Museum Exhibition Award.

“This is a huge, well-deserved honor for our exhibitions team," said Library Dean Dr. Leslie Sharp. “They spent hours perfecting and installing each aspect of the exhibit, from the artifacts to the accompanying narrative and photographs.”

Library faculty awarded at state conference

In October, Student Experience Librarian Karen Manning and Head of Archives and Special Collections Jody Thompson were recognized at the Georgia Library Association (GLA) Conference for their contributions to libraries.

Manning received GLA’s Bob Richardson Memorial Award, recognizing significant contributions to the Association through unselfish, dedicated service.

Thompson received the Society of Georgia Archivists (SGA) Fellows Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to archives and archivists in the state.

Danielle Evans named inaugural Affordable Learning Librarian

Danielle Evans was named the Library's first Affordable Learning Librarian in July.

She collaborates with teaching faculty, library staff, and other campus partners in this position to promote open and affordable learning materials and access to library collections and course reserves.

Dr. Aisha Johnson named Library Journal Mover & Shaker

Aisha Johnson, associate dean for academic affairs and outreach, was named a 2024 Library Journal Mover & Shaker for her work on Sustainable Leadership as a Solution for Representation and Inclusion in LIS: A Bibliography and Toolkit. She was also Keynote Speaker at the first joint conference of the Georgia Library Association and Society of Georgia Archivists in October and appeared on CNN's First of All with Victor Blackwell in February.

Patricia Kenly named state recipient of the Bernadine Abbott Hoduski Founders Award

In March, Patricia Kenly was named state recipient of the Bernadine Abbott Hoduski Founders Award for 2024 from the ALA’s GODORT (Government Documents Round Table).

The Bernadine Abbott Hoduski Founders Award recognizes document librarians who have made significant contributions to the field of state, international, local, or federal documents. This award recognizes those whose contributions have benefited not only the individual's institution but also the profession.

Library Employees Honored in April

In April, three longtime Library employees were honored at the 2024 Faculty and Staff Honors Luncheon.

The Library’s finance team, Financial Analyst Verstell Agee and Financial Manager II Cheryl Parker (pictured above), received the Acting With Ethics First Staff Performance Award. They were selected for exhibiting exemplary ethical behavior while conducting business on behalf of the Library.

Additionally, Public Services Associate II Andrew George (pictured above) received the One Small Step Award. This award identifies an individual or team who consistently invents or improves tools, processes, or systems.

Student Walking by the Georgia Tech Library

New leadership positions

In March, the Library announced that Liz Holdsworth was the new Head of Academic Engagement and that John Mack Freeman assumed the title of Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Initiatives and Director of Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons. Later, in June, the Library announced Martin Patrick was the new Head of Technical Services.

Freeman, who has been with the Library since 2021, was formerly Head of Public Services. He now helps coordinate both the Library buildings and Clough’s in-person user experience, including identifying opportunities for student-focused interdisciplinary initiatives that enhance the undergraduate learning experience.

Holdsworth, who has been with the Library since 2016, previous served previously served as Team lead for Multimedia and Online Instruction. They now provide leadership for all aspects of instruction-related policies, procedures, and practices that support student learning. Holdsworth also spearheads assessment programs in relation to student success and engages as a thought-leader with faculty and colleagues, developing and enhancing strategies for an inclusive Library culture.

Patrick, who had served the Library as Systems Librarian since September 2022, now provides leadership for the library's acquisitions, cataloging, Interlibrary loan, course reserves, and electronic resources management services.

Library employees honored at awards event

In May, the Library held its annual awards ceremony honoring the employees whose hard work makes the 24-hour operation possible.

Digital Curation Librarian Susan Parham won the Frances Kaiser Faculty Award for her scholarship, service, and outreach in embracing the possibilities that digital preservation, curation, and access offer to the world of organized information. She retired later in May.

Public Services Associate II Andrew George, former Director of Development Chelsea Knott, and Technical Services Associate II Teresa Lathrom won Price’s Pride staff awards for innovations in the Library’s locker service, development efforts and cataloging, respectively.

Finally, Librarian Emerita Stella Richardson won the Dean’s Choice award for her work launching and supporting the Library’s Engagement and Inclusion Council. She retired from the Library in June.

Did you know?

In 2024, students, faculty, and staff spent nearly 1,740 hours in the Library's audio and video studios. That's a savings of more than $86,000 in a single year.

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Archives receives new Lyman Hall collections

After months of processing work, in September the Georgia Tech Archives announced the digitization of hundreds of recent acquisition of numerous materials associated with former Institute President Lyman Hall.

“This digital collection, generously donated by Mary Mikell Spence (ICS ’83), Hall’s great-granddaughter, features an intimate assortment of letters, postcards, photographs, and telegrams,” said Digital Projects Specialist Katie Gentilello.

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Did you know?

Lost in the Stacks, the original research library rock n' roll radio show, created 39 episodes in 2024 that were downloaded 17,290 times.

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Exhibits

Dataseum

From May through December 2024, the Library hosted Dataseum. An interactive museum aiming to connect the public to scientific research through human-data interactions, Dataseum displayed publicly available data collected for research, policy, and scientific purposes to help you view sustainability in a new light.

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Rare Book Events

Archives held a rare book spotlight in February, Flora in Focus: Exploring Rare Natural History Books & Modern Uses of Medicinal Plants. It included a lecture and book signing with The Plant Hunter Dr. Cassandra Quave, whose work connects herbal books from the 17th and 18th centuries to today's understanding of medicinal plants.

retroTECH relaunches

retroTECH, which invites the Georgia Tech campus community to create the future by exploring and preserving our technological pasts, relaunched in 2024. Events included Game Days, complete with pizza, and Long Now Foundation lectures throughout the fall semester.

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Who Was series continues in 2024

Archives and Special Collections continued its Who Was video series throughout 2024. The campus was informed about the origins of named buildings, spaces, and more through dozens of weekly videos.

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Previous Years

2023 Impact Report