John Cotton Dana Library at Rutgers-Newark

John Cotton Dana Library at Rutgers-Newark

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The place to go, when you need to know!

One of Rutgers University's 26 libraries and centers, the Dana Library on the Newark campus is here to help you with your research needs, so please stop by! :-)


SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY of the Rutgers University Libraries:

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The Rutgers University Libraries are active users of social media, in a variety of forms, and employ them as forums to engage in conversations with our users and t

02/23/2026

❄️ WEATHER UPDATE: Rutgers University–Newark remains open and operating. All classes and offices will continue operating remotely on Tuesday, 2/24. An update regarding Wednesday, 2/25 will be shared by the end of the day on Tuesday, 2/24.

We remain in close coordination with the City of Newark and state officials to ensure the safety of our community and continuity of operations as the storm continues to impact the region.

🔗 Click here for more details: https://www.newark.rutgers.edu/status

01/16/2026

The City of Newark has issued a traffic advisory for Tuesday, January 20 in connection with the inauguration of Governor-Elect Sherrill, which will take place at the Prudential Center.

You are strongly encouraged to consider using public transportation whenever possible. If you must drive into the city, please plan accordingly and allow significant amounts of time while commuting in and within the city of Newark.

For more information visit https://go.rutgers.edu/jan20traffic

12/22/2025
12/16/2025

The Wellness Wagon is here! Thank you RU-N Pantry!

🎷 For the first time ever, the Institute of Jazz Studies at John Cotton Dana Library, Rutgers University Libraries, brought treasures from its jazz archive (the world’s largest) to the UK!✨

As part of a special Homecoming-week celebration, @rutgersu alumni gathered at Eastcheap Records in London for an unforgettable evening of music, history, and connection.

📚 Libraries archivist Elizabeth Surles showcased rare items from the collection, and Wayne Winborne, executive director of the institute, spoke about jazz’s rich legacy.

#RutgersJazz #JazzStudies #RutgersAlumni #EastcheapRecords #JazzHistory #RutgersInLondon 10/22/2025

🎷 For the first time ever, the Institute of Jazz Studies at John Cotton Dana Library, Rutgers University Libraries, brought treasures from its jazz archive (the world’s largest) to the UK!✨

As part of a special Homecoming-week celebration, alumni gathered at Eastcheap Records in London for an unforgettable evening of music, history, and connection.

📚 Libraries archivist Elizabeth Surles showcased rare items from the collection, and Wayne Winborne, executive director of the institute, spoke about jazz’s rich legacy.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQHXegACa-F/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

🎷 For the first time ever, the Institute of Jazz Studies at John Cotton Dana Library, Rutgers University Libraries, brought treasures from its jazz archive (the world’s largest) to the UK!✨ As part of a special Homecoming-week celebration, @rutgersu alumni gathered at Eastcheap Records in London for an unforgettable evening of music, history, and connection. 📚 Libraries archivist Elizabeth Surles showcased rare items from the collection, and Wayne Winborne, executive director of the institute, spoke about jazz’s rich legacy. #RutgersJazz #JazzStudies #RutgersAlumni #EastcheapRecords #JazzHistory #RutgersInLondon

Photos from John Cotton Dana Library at Rutgers-Newark's post 10/06/2025

In honor of Banned Books Week, come view the Dana Library "Bookeasy."

09/22/2025

Exciting news for Rutgers students and faculty! You now have access to Google’s Notebook LM, a powerful tool for enhancing your research and organization. To help you navigate this resource, Jonathan Torres, our dedicated Business and Data Services librarian, has crafted an informative tutorial. Dive in and discover how to elevate your research experience!

For Rutgers access to Notebook LM: https://it.rutgers.edu/ai/notebooklm/

Notebook LM Tutorial: https://youtu.be/lNbLXv9VMWw?si=Z3prLNqWvH5kY1WT

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Location

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185 University Avenue
Newark, NJ
07102

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 9:30pm
Thursday 10am - 9:30pm
Friday 10am - 6pm