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@metlibrary: A History of Social Media in the Stacks

Metadata and Collections Librarian William Blueher discusses Watson Library's use of social media.

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Research Guides: A Step in the Right Direction

Librarians Kamaria Hatcher and Jessica S. Ranne Cardona discuss several research guides the library has created.

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From Zero to 1.3 Million in Ten Years: Building Watson Library’s Digital Collections

Associate Museum Librarian for Interlibrary Services and Digital Initiatives Robyn Fleming discusses the history of Watson Library's Digital Collections.

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Step Inside The Museum of Obsolete Library Science

Associate Museum Librarian John Lindaman discusses the history of technology in Thomas J. Watson Library.

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Honoring Watson Library Volunteers

Manager for Library Administration Sophia Alexandrov interviews a number of Watson Library's volunteers about their experiences at The Met.

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Watson Library Staff Picks

Associate Manager for Collection Development and Special Collections Holly Phillips discusses the books Watson Library staff selected as their favorites.

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A Glance at Artists' Books from the Liliana Dematteis Collection at Watson Library

Associate Museum Librarian Deborah Vincelli discusses the Liliana Dematteis collection of artists' books at Watson Library.

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The Path to Standardization at Thomas J. Watson Library

Museum Librarian Tamara Fultz discusses the evolution of cataloging standards in Watson Library.

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Artists' Publications Study Collection

Florence and Herbert Irving Associate Chief Librarian Tony White discusses Watson Library's growing collection of artists' books.

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#150 Years of Met Librarians

Metadata and Collections Librarian William Blueher interviews five librarians who have, collectively, worked at The Met for over one hundred-fifty years.

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