Pages to Paths
Pages to Paths was a yearlong celebration of the University Libraries that honored our history, highlighted key milestones, and invited people to help shape what’s next.
We marked the anniversaries from Love Library to the Dinsdale Family Learning Commons and showcased how the Libraries continue to evolve to support research, learning, and community. It was a chance for all Nebraskans to reconnect with the Libraries and see what’s possible when we build the future together.
Learn more about the Pages to Paths Initiative and Anniversaries
Past Events & Exhibits
Discover how we marked our anniversaries with exciting activities, events, and a special flavor of Dairy Store ice cream.
Explore also, "Pages to Paths," a visual celebration of the rich history, milestones, and future of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries.
Veiman wins “Imagining the Research Library of Tomorrow” contest
Abby Veiman, a junior from Papillion, NE majoring in Actuarial Science and Data Science, College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), wrote the winning essay, “Searching Smarter, Connecting Better,” in a contest sponsored by the University Libraries, which asked students to imagine the academic library of tomorrow. Veiman won a $350 gift card plus library swag.
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Hoodies, tees, totes and more, that proudly celebrate every learner and the freedom to read!
About pages to paths
Pages to Paths was a yearlong initiative that celebrated the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries—its history, its people, and its evolving role in the state’s research and learning landscape. Through this campaign, we marked five major milestones that reflect on how we’ve grown in response to the changing needs of students, faculty, and communities.
These milestones, spanning from 1943 to 2021, reflect key turning points in a much longer story. The Libraries have supported generations of Nebraskans in their academic and professional journeys. We’re proud to steward over three million volumes, enable access to hundreds of thousands of digital resources, and offer expert support for research, teaching, and learning. Our story continues to unfold, shaped by new questions, new technologies, and new opportunities to serve.
Pages to Paths invited students, faculty, alumni, and Nebraska residents to engage with the Libraries' past and contribute to shaping our future. By raising awareness of our services, spaces, and partnerships, we aim to inspire renewed connections and shared investment in the Libraries as a vital part of Nebraska’s public research and learning mission.
Cheers!
To the pages that brought us here and the paths we're charting.
Continue the celebration of Libraries with our specially-themed mocktail recipes.
Libraries Anniversaries
Yummmm, NOM!
No celebration is complete without delicious food and drinks.
Pages to Paths Mocktails
Rooted in place, mixed for momentum - these non-alcoholic originals were a toast to the pages that brought us here and the paths we're charting next.
- Love Tonic: Bright, botanical refreshment inspired by Nebraska's flagship library.
- Learning Collins: Citrus-forward twist on a classic, crafted for curious minds.
- Digital Libre: Effervescent cola and lime with a digital-age spirit.
- Nebrazerac: Layered, grounded, and a little defiant—this spirit-free classic reimagined tradition with a Nebraska twist.
Did someone say ice cream?
The mere mention of Dairy Store ice cream is enough to spark anyone's curiosity. This uniquely crafted flavor is truly the coffee bean on top!
- UNL Libraries Latte Crunch
Coffee Ice Cream, Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans
Allergens: Dairy, Wheat, Soy
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“If we expect to have a future, we need to preserve our past, the past is embodied by the library.”
Jan Walkenhorst (UNL, 1974)
