The HBCU Digital Library Trust is a partnership of the HBCU Library Alliance, Harvard Library, and Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library, with funding and support provided by the Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative.

Join us for a special, virtual open house, "The Digital Yard: An Exploration of the HBCU Digital Library Trust." This event is designed to introduce and celebrate a significant initiative committed to preserving, digitizing and sharing the rich cultural and academic legacy held by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the digital age.

Open to the broad public – including researchers, librarians, archivists and memory workers, students, faculty, staff, alumni, administrators, and admirers of history from a myriad of organizations – attendees will learn more about the mission, vision, and impact of the HBCU Digital Library Trust. Meet the dynamic Trust team, explore the HBCU Digital Collection online repository, receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the Digitization Hub, and discover how this collaborative effort is working to digitize invaluable archival materials, expand access to HBCU history, and empower institutions to preserve and share their stories through an openly accessible, digital platform.

What to Expect:

• An overview of the HBCU Digital Library Trust and its goals
• Demonstration on researching within the HBCU Digital Collection
• Tour of the Digitization Hub
• Insights from partners and HBCU contributors
• Opportunities to engage in Q&A and learn about participation in future collaborations

🎓 The Digital Yard: An Exploration of the HBCU Digital Library Trust

📅 Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
🕒 Time: 11:00am ET / 10:00am CT
📍 Location: Zoom

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/hbcutrust

RSVP today and join us on the Digital Yard! For more information, contact info@thehbcutrust.org