Center for Research Libraries

Strategically investing in vital resources to support research.

MSU PhD fellow used South African newspapers preserved by the Cooperative Africana Materials Project (CAMP) to research and map Black consumerism. Read full story

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Ensuring the survival and integrity of primary evidence and documentation.

The Middle East Materials Project (MEMP) microfilmed Arab-language publications from several diaspora communities in non-Arab countries, continuing to affirm MEMP’s role as a provider of rare and distinctive documentation. Read full story

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Leveraging knowledge and expertise to connect researchers to global resources.

How CRL documentation on the Cold War helped Carthage College students "touch history” in their research. Read full story

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Events

2025 CRL Council of Voting Members Meeting

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 8:00am to Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 5:00pm

Save the date! On May 20–21, 2025, the CRL community will come together in the annual convening of the Council of Voting Members. The Council of...

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CRL's Leadership Transition: Reflecting on Greg Eow's Presidency
14 Nov 2024

As the Center for Research Libraries prepares for a leadership transition, we sat down with CRL President Greg Eow to talk about the accomplishments...

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CRL Impact

Unique Arab Diaspora Materials Saved for Future Scholars

The Middle East Materials Project (MEMP) microfilmed Arab-language publications from several diaspora communities in non-Arab countries, continuing to affirm MEMP’s role as a provider of rare and distinctive documentation.