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Hero Section
Layout: Full-width banner with image overlay
Content:
Title: News & Events
Subtitle: Stories and updates from the global community of Blasco Ibáñez scholars.
Optional: Background image of McFarlin Library or the Blasco Collection Reading Room.
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Filter + Sort Bar
Placement: Fixed just above the archive list
Elements:
Filter by Type:
☐ All
☐ News
☐ Events
☐ Research Reports
Filter by Year: Dropdown (2025, 2024, 2023, etc.)
Sort By: Dropdown
Newest → Oldest
Oldest → Newest
A–Z
Optional enhancement: Keyword search bar (“Search titles, scholars, or keywords…”
Archive Grid / List
Layout Options:
Grid view (cards): for a visual, engaging feel
List view (compact): for academic clarity
Each card includes:
Thumbnail image: (Library photo, visiting scholar, or event flyer)
Category Tag: News / Event / Research
Title (linked): e.g., Dr. Cécile Fourrel de Frettes Concludes Month-Long Research at TU
Excerpt: 1–2 sentences summarizing the article
Date: e.g., March 28, 2025
Location (if event): McFarlin Library, TU Campus
CTA: Read More →
Example entries:
Research Spotlight: “Dr. Cécile Fourrel de Frettes Explores Ibáñez’s Social Novels at McFarlin Library”
Collection Update: “New Additions to the Blasco Ibáñez Library: Arte y Libertad and Other Rare Editions”
Event Announcement: “Opening of the Christopher L. Anderson Collection — February 27, 2025”
Pagination / Load More
“Load More” button (AJAX-style) or numbered pagination for archive navigation.