Auraria Library statement against library vendors developing surveillance software

Collection Development and Strategies Department

We at Auraria Library stand strongly against the direct or indirect development or selling of surveillance data to law enforcement, including ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement). We ask our library vendors to be held accountable and insist that library vendors be transparent about how they use, repackage, and profit from personal data. 

When possible, Auraria Library does not do business with library vendors that sell surveillance data to law enforcement. However, in…

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He’s Back! More research materials now available

Access and User Services Department

Did you know you have access to research materials from libraries all across Colorado? Sharing materials amongst libraries stopped for a time because of COVID-19 restrictions but our old friend “Prospector” is back up and running. That means more materials are now available to you! 

What’s Prospector? 

If we don’t have your requested materials in our library, our system searches for your scholarly “nuggets” all across the…

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Library Details Rapid Response to COVID-19’s Arrival in New Report

Administrative and Operational Services Division

The Auraria Library is proud to launch a new initiative aimed at increasing transparency and highlighting the Library’s role in supporting our students’ academic journey on the Auraria Campus.

“We continually strive to be good stewards of our resources,” said Cinthya Ippoliti, director of the Auraria Library, “We have a strong sense of responsibility to let our users know how we support their goals and address the various tri-institutional priorities for…

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5 Ways to Fight Racial Injustice and COVID-19 you Probably Haven’t Heard About

Researcher Support Services

As our nation moves to recognizes and combat racial injustice while also recovering from COVID-19, you might be looking for ways to make a difference in both areas— and you can! Here are 5 ways to fight racial injustice and COVID-19 using geospatial resources available from our Auraria Library professionals and beyond.

What is Geospatial Data?

“Spatial can be special,” said Diane Fritz, the Auraria Library Geospatial Services Specialist recently featured in…

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Auraria Library Statement Regarding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Auraria Library

Black Lives Matter 

The Auraria Library stands in solidarity with the protesters demanding justice for Black lives taken by the police. The recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, follow a long and tragic history of violence against Black people in the United States, and we are proud of the members of our community who are speaking out against these injustices. These acts are…

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