THE HARRY & JEANETTE WEINBERG MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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SPRING 2012 • Vol.1 Issue 1
A Newsletter from The Weinberg Memorial Library FALL 2025
New Online Catalog Launched for University Art Collections
See back cover for identification of University Art Collections artwork featured in the image above.
In spring 2025, the Weinberg Memorial Library and Hope Horn Gallery announced the launch of an online catalog for The University of Scranton Art Collections. The new catalog showcases works from the University’s collections and enables the public to learn more about the artists and artworks represented in the University’s holdings. The catalog includes records for artworks from the Hope Horn Gallery, the Weinberg Memorial Library, and public artworks on campus. The multi-year project was a partnership between the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Hope Horn Gallery, combining expertise in art history, curation, and collection management. The University holds an impressive collection of artworks including paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, and significant historical and cultural objects that create a campus-wide museum experience. Many of the works in the University’s collections are displayed in academic buildings, administrative offices, the Library, Hope Horn Gallery, and public areas. The collections enrich the
campus environment through their cultural and artistic expression, historical significance, and thematic connections to the University’s mission. Until now, there has not been a dedicated platform to explore the University’s holdings or learn about the works online. With the launch of a catalog for the University Art Collections, students, researchers, and visitors can now browse the collections online, learn about individual pieces, and better appreciate how art is woven into the fabric of campus life. Project Objectives The project originated in spring 2023 with the primary objectives of documenting the collections and providing online access to the public. The Library and Gallery worked in collaboration to enable access to the artworks in a centralized online platform in order to enhance research opportunities with the collections. Students, faculty, and researchers in the arts, history, and cultural studies are now able to access information about artists and artworks in the collections and, in some cases, (continued on page 3)