We invite you to browse panels about the scripts of ancient Egypt, indigenous languages of Central and South America, languages of Southeast Asia, and more – including the English language and language used in graffiti and comics.
This exhibit highlights the possibilities for exploration and discovery within the library’s collections, which are impressive on many levels. The sheer number of materials, including more than 8.5 million volumes in locations all over campus, and access to millions of digital books, journals and images, makes it one of the largest university library systems in the United States. The collection encompasses ancient documents written on papyrus, electronic journals reporting on the latest advances in science and medicine, and materials from nearly every period, culture, and way of thought in between.
Within these collections are materials in over 430 languages, which, along with library subject and language specialists, make the U-M Library an outstanding international resource for all fields of scholarship.
“The breadth of language materials available from the University of Michigan Library is astounding,” says Karen Jordan, Director of Programming and Community Engagement for the library. “Specialists are available to help scholars and community members navigate the collections and find exactly what they need to advance their research.”
An opening reception will take place on Tuesday, February 7, at 4:00 pm.
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