Historic MLA Archive Returns to Its Roots at Hopkins

detail of archival records

The Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries has acquired the records of the Modern Language Association (MLA), the leading professional association in the United States for scholars of language and literature. The […]


In Memoriam: Remembering Aurelia Garland Bolton

Aurelia Garland Bolton stands on Homewood Museum's South Portico after having cut the green ribbon at the museum's 25th anniversary celebration in 2012.

The Johns Hopkins University Museums mourn the recent passing of Aurelia Garland Bolton, a stalwart supporter who had an exceptionally long history with and fierce devotion to Homewood. 


In Memoriam: Remembering Sylvia Eggleston Wehr

Sylvia Eggleston Wehr

Dear Friends, On behalf of the Sheridan Libraries & University Museums, I express our profound sadness at the passing on Sunday of Sylvia Eggleston Wehr, the trailblazing development doyenne who […]


JHU Museums Year in Review: Meet the New Staffers

The past year was one of great activity and change at the Johns Hopkins University Museums. Much of that energy was derived from new staff members and new positions for […]


Reflections: LGBTQ History at Hopkins

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Cropped

In May, Hopkins Retrospective had the opportunity to transition its traditional Alumni Weekend programming to a virtual platform. Although disappointed we couldn’t host the in-person panel discussion and bustling reception […]


Freshman Library Orientation 2018

Jen Ditkoff, Student Engagement and Information Fluency Librarian, and Heidi Herr Academic Liaison, Special Collections facilitated this week’s freshman orientation at the library and it was a blast! Things started off […]


Have You Visited the George Peabody Library?

Check out the March 16th article in Time Magazine on why Google is celebrating George Peabody, the ‘father of modern philanthropy.’” Interested in exploring our wonderful and unique special collections? […]


History of the Library – Part I

Each year Hopkins welcomes new students and faculty who may not know the history behind one of the academic world’s most renowned libraries. So, sit back as we tell the […]


Pop-up Mapathon for Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Hurricane Disaster Relief Mapathon  Thursday, October 5, 2017 3:00-5:30 p.m. Great Hall, Levering  The Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries has organized a pop-up mapathon to offer immediate support to on-the-ground relief efforts in […]