A Brief History of STEM Libraries at UMD

Abstract

Library spaces, practices, and trends have changed dramatically since the University of Maryland (UMD) was founded in 1856. This new project is looking at how the STEM libraries at UMD started, changed, and came to be what they are today while also looking at the greater contexts of library trends. This short presentation will present a brief overview of the history of the STEM libraries at UMD and some major points of interest.