UW Libraries Blog

February 4, 2021

Libraries Monthly Update: February

UW Libraries

Last update: 2/10

News and Announcements

  • Libraries Operations Update:
    • We are pleased to announce that the UW Libraries plans to open Individual Study Space @ Research Commons located on the ground floor of Allen South on the UW Seattle campus.
    • The space will open when preparations for COVID compliance are complete, no later than the start of spring quarter (March 29).
    • This space is intended to provide a clean, safe and quiet space for individual study with access to WIFI and equitable access through the LibSeats reservation system. Once the online reservation system is active, a link will be provided.
    • For all the details about how and when the space will open, see the FAQ for Individual Study Space @ Research Commons.
    •  The libraries at UW Bothell and Tacoma are developing localized plans in coordination with campus administration.
    • Opening and maintaining Library spaces will be highly dependent on adherence to COVID safety guidelines, as noted in the Husky Pack Pledge.   
  • New Publishing Agreement for UW Authors: The University of Washington and Cambridge University Press have entered into a transformative “read and publish” agreement, the first of its kind for UW, making UW scholarship more accessible to readers and researchers all over the world.   Learn more. 
  • UW Libraries Black History Month Challenge: read, listen and watch something new and then share it! Learn more.
  • #IHeartUWLibraries Student Video Contest is back! After more than ten months of remote learning, UW huskies are becoming experts in accessing the Libraries remote resources. Students can apply their 2020/2021 experience and creative talents for a chance to win cash awards worth up to $1,500! Learn more. 
  • Wall Street Journal Pilot- All huskies now have access to the WSJ.com and other WSJ resources through a new two-year pilot. Learn more.
  • Community Reads 2021: Explore environmental justice topics and resources with something new to watch, read and listen to each quarter. Hosted by UW Bothell Libraries, open to all students and faculty; easily integrated into courses through Canvas! Learn more.
  • Budget updates: Updates on Libraries budget planning and impact on subscriptions and collections are posted regularly on our website. Current update. 

Events, Workshops 

Did you know that the UW Libraries provides hundreds of hours of FREE instruction and community events each year for UW students and faculty?  Don’t miss out! 

  • Feb 12: Join us for a virtual Lunar New Year celebration with the Tateuchi East Asia Library– check out this and other TEAL events including Digital Scholarship for East Asia Studies (multiple events), Korean and Japanese Research Methods Workshops and more! See all TEAL events.
  • Feb 20: Digital Humanities Day Panel Discussion– Explore liberal arts studies and what can you do with a humanities or social sciences degree in a panel discussions with UW Libraries Open Scholarship team, UW students and alumni. Learn more.
  • Feb 22: Research Data Management Workshop – Do you create or use data in your research? Looking for tips and tools to better help you manage your research data, and preserve it for long-term use? This asynchronous workshop may be for you! Learn More 
  • No Reservations: Weekly Drop-In Help Sessions From UW Libraries:  Digital Scholarship Project Help Office Hours: Get help finding and using tools and resources for digital publishing, data research management, data visualization and more! dates and hours. 

As always, available services and updates are posted to the Libraries COVID Update page.  

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