December 11, 2020
Libraries Monthly Update: December 2020
With the holidays upon us, we would like to echo the public health advice from UW Environmental Health and Safety to encourage all huskies in having a safe and healthy holiday.
The following is the latest news and updates from the Libraries:
UW Press Book Sale: Get 40% off books now through December 31st – local stories with global appeal for every reader on your list. Makes the perfect gift.
Libraries Operations: No change.
We anticipate very little change in operations between Fall and Winter quarter. Based on the protocols outlined within University of Washington COVID-19 Safe Start Phases*, Libraries will remain closed to the public during this Phase 2. We continue to work in partnership with centralized UW planning teams to evaluate any shift in operational plans, and will update the community through these monthly updates and in our centralized communications as new information arises.
Curbside pick-up will be open regular hours during break with the exception of University holidays on 12/25/20 and 1/1/21. Thank you to our UW Libraries Access Services team who keep this vital service running for all huskies.
Subscription Review Update 12/10: This December update reflects the latest status on the Libraries subscription review process, including just-published principles and timelines. All updates (past and present) will be posted to the new subscription review web page.
Resources:
- Top Ten Tips for Finals (and beyond!): Regardless of where you are in your finals week prep, this list of Libraries tips will help you/your students succeed throughout the year including many drop-in help hours from Digital Scholarship, Media Arcade, Business Library, and UW Tacoma. Pass it on!
- Guidance for faculty and students has been updated for winter quarter, now available on our COVID update page:
- Boredom Busters for the Break: Access all kinds of unique streaming content like movies, music and more through UW Libraries like this French hip-hop version of the Nutcracker!
Events:
- Virtual Library Study Room, Sunday, December 13th: Don’t study alone! All students are welcome! We’ll provide motivational tips, a variety of soundtracks to study to, and opportunities to meet and chat with other students.
- Media Arcade Workshop: Designing Your Resume In Figma, Wednesday, Dec 16th: In just one hour, learn how to create unique “stand-out” resumes with this online tool.
- Readings from the Heart of Europe, Sunday, December 27th: This month’s featured book is Hungarian author Magda Szabó’s novel, The Door.
- Libraries Orientation for First Year and Transfer Students, Wednesday, January 6th
- Introduction to Business Library Research, Thursday, January 7th: an asynchronous workshop to build foundational and advanced skills using library databases hosted by Foster business Library.
- Dr. Bo Zhao on geospatial analysis, Thursday January 7th: Part of the Tateuchi Research methods workshop series, UW’s Dr. Bo Zhao, will give a talk on research projects utilizing geospatial analysis techniques.
Please continue to share your questions and tell us how we can continue to support your teaching, learning and research needs. Our Libraries staff in Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell are here to help.
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Stay healthy, huskies!
