October 1, 2024
The Secret Life of UW Libraries Catalogers and Metadata Specialists
Student Spotlight #4: Ally Okun By Crystal Yragui, Metadata Librarian & Interim Co-Head, Metadata & Cataloging Initiatives Unit · University of Washington Libraries You may be surprised to hear that before you can access a library resource when you need it, a lot of work must be done to get that resource into the UW…
September 24, 2024
New System Transforms Special Collections Requests
Special Collections’ new scheduling system optimizes retrieval times and research processes Over the past three years, the Special Collections team has been working to prepare, test and implement Aeon, an automated request and workflow management software specifically designed for special collections libraries and archives. The system officially launched in September, and it has not only…
September 20, 2024
2024 Election Guide, News Sources and the Constitution
During this election cycle, the amount of news and information coming our way can be overwhelming. From knowing where to go to vote, to evaluating claims and misinformation, our Libraries guides and resources can help you navigate and find reliable sources. And, on October 9, everyone is invited to join the Libraries in celebrating democracy…
September 16, 2024
New Exhibit: The Language of Flowers
By Kat Lewis, Special Projects Curator Enjoy the changing seasons with Special Collections through our annual lobby exhibit, The Language of Flowers. Each quarter will feature new material related to our botanical collections, local plants, and more. Launching September 2024 for the year. Plants make us happier and improve our environment, so this year we…
Zeitgeist: Seattle in the 20s
By Kat Lewis and Karalee Harris UW Libraries’ newest exhibit in Special Collections, Zeitgeist: Seattle in the 20s, is all about the air and social consciousness of Seattle in the ‘20s-–both the 1920s and today! We are excited to spotlight the depths of our historical collections that speak to “the spirit of the age” 100…
August 30, 2024
September Update
Welcome, Huskies! Whether it’s your first or final year at UW, the Libraries will be an important part of your UW experience. This month is all about Dawg Daze! From library tours to karaoke, board games and prizes, the Libraries Dawg Daze are packed with fun and informative events for all interests. Don’t forget to…
August 29, 2024
Dawg Daze with UW Libraries!
Welcome, Huskies! UW Libraries is hosting a wide variety of Dawg Daze events to introduce you to our amazing Library resources and programs! Explore our spaces, meet our staff and connect with other students throughout the week including tours, board game events, karaoke, a new exhibit opening, prize drawings and more! See all Libraries Dawg…
Showcasing BIPOC Graduate Student Work
The Research Communication and Equity Fellowship showcase at the UW Libraries’ Research Commons celebrates the academic and creative work of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) graduate students. The UW Libraries Research Commons is a space for interdisciplinary, innovative and collaborative student work. In its second year, the Research Communication and Equity Fellowship seeks…
August 8, 2024
August News
While fall quarter may seem far away, it will be here before you know it! Enjoy these final days of summer while also taking advantage of the great summer events this month for both faculty and students, including the popular Graduate Student Research Institute, and the UW Libraries Most Wanted, covering the UW community’s most…
UW Libraries in the Classroom: Co-Creating and Publishing Books in Class
What is a knowledge family? How could architects redefine the #Hatch-Mark? What is the place of sports at a university? These questions reflect some of the insights revealed in three new online books created by students, in partnership with UW Libraries, utilizing Pressbooks. In Spring 2024, Open Education Librarian, Lauren Ray, worked with faculty and instructors…
