September 2025 – University Libraries

MATLAB: A new Addition to RDS List of Supported Software

The Research Data Services team is excited to announce that Seton Hall University now provides access to MATLAB. MATLAB, short for MATrix LABoratory, is one of the world’s most widely used environments for programming, data analysis, and modeling. MATLAB allows faculty and students to work with large datasets, solve equations, run simulations, create visualizations, and even build predictive models using machine learning and artificial intelligence. This powerful tool is available to all students and faculty opening new opportunities for teaching, learning, and research across disciplines

At Seton Hall University, MATLAB can support teaching and research in different disciplines. Physics and pre-engineering students can use it to model systems, analyze signals, and prepare for graduate study and careers in engineering. In the health sciences and nursing, MATLAB can be applied to clinical imaging, and public health analytics. Business and economics students can use it for forecasting, optimization, and financial modeling, while the social sciences can apply it to survey analysis, behavioral research, and visualization of demographic data. Mathematics and computer science courses can take advantage of MATLAB’s strengths in linear algebra, statistics, and machine learning, and biology and chemistry labs can use it for sequence data and image analysis, experimental data processing, and computational modeling.

To help everyone get started, RDS team is launching a series of introductory workshops this semester. The full workshop calendar is available here or https://shu.libcal.com/calendar?cid=10971&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=10971&ct=47495&inc=0

With MATLAB now part of RDS’s supported software list, students and faculty across the university can request one-on-one consultations with the RDS team using this link or https://shu.libanswers.com/form?queue_id=5828

Embedded Librarian & Canvas Course Enhancement Opportunity

The University Libraries are thrilled to now offer a new service: embedded librarians! An embedded librarian is a librarian that is placed within your Canvas course; when there, they can aid you and your students by serving as a point-of-contact for library, information, or research related questions. Want a librarian to build and grade assignments or learning modules for your students? An embedded librarian can do that, too. To request a librarian for your course, just fill out this form here. Questions? Contact Lead Instruction Librarian Maria Barca at maria.barca@shu.edu.

Latino/a/x Immigration Resources & University Libraries

The value of the Latino/a/x Diaspora is evident in the United States and across the globe through the exchange of a beautiful language, culture, history, music, poetry and many other aspects of the Hispanic experience.

The University Libraries contains several works related to Latino/a/x life including the story of immigration which allows us to build upon personal knowledge and local exposure. Interest is especially during Hispanic Heritage Month, but this subject area is also an important focus of study year round.

The following sites available through the University Libraries Website focus upon general immigration and specifics on Latino and Latinx life that are available through the following links that can found within Book Collections – Immigration and Journal Articles & Other Resources – Immigration, or through our Library Guides that includes our Hispanic & Latino/a/x Resources and Latin American Studies sites. In addition, we also work in collaboration and support the work being undertaken by the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute.

We welcome you to our information center in the near future, but in the meantime if you need detailed help through the University Libraries. You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.

The Papacy – A University Libraries Display

In this year of transition, honoring the Canonical authority and of the Papacy is a constant among Roman Catholics worldwide. Beyond religious example alone, when it comes to learning more about the Holy Father and his impact on peace across the world. This is a subject area which has a centuries-old tradition. The University Libraries provides our research community with several print and electronic works related to each Pontiff from St. Peter forward over time.

In honor of the Papacy and its connection to Seton Hall and the world, the University Libraries has set up a display of various works connected to various Popes in history along with the most recent Bishops of Rome. Included in this view are works by Mr. Greg Tobin, an alumnus, former Seton Hall administrator and long-time friend of the University who has written extensively on the Papacy during his time on campus and through the present day.

We can also thank Our esteemed colleague Sister Mary John Bosco E Amakwe (Sister Bosco) has recently donated a copy of the book: The Roman Curia: History, Theology, and Organization, (Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University Press, 2024). by Monsignor Anthony Ekpo. This print volume is available at Walsh Library and is part of the Main Collection and can be located under the Library of Congress Call Number: BX1818.E36 2024. More information on this book and background on the donation can be found via the following link in gratitude to Sister Bosco.

The display is located on the Second Floor of Walsh Library and will be viewable during our Hours of Operation.

Honoring Pope Francis & His Legacy

In looking over Papal History this year, the death of Pope Francis (1936-2025) has touched the world through his words, deeds, and example. The University Libraries has several works by and about the late Holy Father which have documented his life and influence.

In addition, there are numerous texts that highlight the History of the Papacy and outline the procedures involved with the Conclave which is the event whereby a new successor as the Bishop of Rome is elected by the College of Cardinals.

Various resources can be found via the following resources . . .

Habemus Papam! Readings Related to Pope Leo XIV

In the wake of the death of Pope Francis, the last few months have seen a global celebration post-conclave with the election of Pope Leo XIV, who has made history as the first American Pope selected by College of Cardinals.

Even during the short time that Pope Leo XIV ascended to the throne of St. Peter, the former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was also the subject of research and publications of various depth. He took his title in honor of Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903) who was an advocate for social justice and labor rights.

Leo XIV (SHU Search)

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost

Pope Leo XIII (Books)

Pope Leo XIII (SHU Search)

American / United States Catholicism (Books)

American / United States Catholicism (SHU Search)

For additional information please feel free to contact us via e-mail via the University Libraries Homepage.