University of New England - Innovation for a Healthier Planet

Biophilia in the Library

Curious about the new plant dividers in the Portland Campus Library? We had long been looking to improve this space by creating some separation and take advantage of the bright lighting here. This seemed an ideal spot to bring some biophilic design into the library. Biophilic design is an emerging field of study in architecture […]

Black History Month

Black writers are central to American literature, history and culture. Explore this list to find your new favorite book–we have enough to keep you busy every month of the year, whether you enjoy poetry, fiction, or non-fiction. Visit our libraries or log in and read in the comfort of your favorite chair! List curated by Cathleen […]

Preserving Women’s Voices

UNE History Professor Dr. Elizabeth DeWolfe recently published an article in Maine Women Magazine highlighting the Maine Women Writers Collection, founders Grace A. Dow and Dorothy M. Healy and their vision to collect and preserve the often overlooked and undervalued literary works of women. Read her article at mainewomensmagazine.com.

Home Fires Opening Reception

Home Fires Opening Reception

October 22, 2021

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Portland Campus Art Gallery

The University of New England Art Gallery on the Portland Campus is pleased to present “Home Fires: Freedom & Captivity.” An opening reception, free and open to the public, will be held Friday, Oct. 22, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.  The exhibit runs through January 23.Part of the statewide exhibition partnership “Freedom and Captivity,” […]

Donna Loring Lecture Recording

For those not able to able to attend this year’s Donna Loring Lecture: Racial Injustice in Maine State Policy: Understanding the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations, the recording is now available for online viewing.

String Revolution: Textile and Visual Artifact

String Revolution: Textile and Visual Artifact

May 21, 2021 - September 24, 2021

Biddeford Campus Art Gallery

This exhibit in the Biddeford Campus Gallery was co-curated by Hilary Irons and Elizabeth DeWolfe and combines several parallel but distinct imaginative paths involving the history, construction, and use of textiles. Artists Duncan Hewitt, Hannah Adams, and Isabelle O’Donnell use textile as an expressive form or subject, allowing reflection on the ways in which the […]

Resources for Viewpoint Diversity

In support of UNE’s core value to foster relentless inquiry as essential to learning and growth, we have created a new resource to explore diverse viewpoints on important, controversial or current topics. The information we see is increasingly tailored to our beliefs by social media profiles and search algorithms, leading to information silos that reinforce […]

New to the Library Team

UNE Libraries is pleased to introduce three additions to our Portland Campus team: Rebecca Bushby, Cindy Stewart, and Sarah Baker. Rebecca Bushby Rebecca is a Research and Teaching Librarian and library liaison to WCHP programs including nursing, occupational therapy, social work, HWOS, and nurse anesthesia, and liaison to CETL. She was recently at The College […]

Resources Update

Each fiscal year the library evaluates the use of our subscription resources in order to meet the changing needs of our students, faculty, and staff and make the most responsible use of our budget allocations. This year we are pleased to announce the following changes for 2021/2022: New Resources Nutrition Care Manual British Medical Journal […]

LGBTQIA+ Resources

Find resources to support the LGBTQIA+ community this pride month using UNE’s Community Equity & Diversity Library Resource Initiative website. This website features books, articles, films, podcasts, many of which have been suggested by the UNE Community, in support and understanding of our LBGTQIA+ community members.