Shannon Jackson, PhD, is Kansas City’s 2021-22 Scholar-in-Residence at the Linda Hall Library
The Linda Hall Library is pleased to announce the selection of our 2021-22 scholar-in-residence, Shannon Jackson, PhD, an associate professor of anthropology and department chair in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. “The...
Linda Hall Library to Implement Phased Return to Normal Operations and New Hours on June 1
The Linda Hall Library is looking forward to welcoming patrons and researchers back into the building and to continue serving our community. On June 1, the Library will begin a phased return to normal operations and new hours. Beginning June 1, the Library will adopt...
Linda Hall Library Announces 2021-22 Fellows
Library Welcomes its First Class of All-Virtual Fellows The Linda Hall Library is thrilled to announce the recipients of its research fellowships for the 2021-22 academic year. Linda Hall Library fellows conduct research using our collection of rare books, scientific...
Linda Hall Library to Host Virtual Conference
The virtual conference invites participants to embark on a global-to-local exploration of complex water-related issues of vital importance to Kansas City, the Midwest, communities across the U.S., and around the world.
From Vinegar Baths to Vaccines: American Efforts to Control Yellow Fever
Since arriving in Washington state at the end of January, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has transformed nearly all aspects of American society. These disruptions may seem unprecedented, but history is filled with similar efforts to slow the transmission of viral...
Notice Regarding COVID-19
Dear Linda Hall Library Friends, Due to health concerns regarding COVID-19, the Linda Hall Library will remain closed until further notice. During this closure, our staff is working from home making sure that when we return to work, we will not have skipped a beat! We...
Notice Regarding COVID-19
Because the health and well-being of our staff and our patrons is my highest priority, the Linda Hall Library will close to the public beginning this evening, March 13, at 5:00 p.m. This period of closure will last through March 31, 2020, pending further...