March 30, 2021

UW Libraries April Update

Independent Study Space @ the Research Commons is open in a limited capacity! We are excited to welcome students back to a dedicated space for quiet, independent study on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to start. Reservations are required. Learn more. Planning updates: Our COVID Update page has all the latest information on Libraries reopening plans and…

March 23, 2021

Individual Study at Research Commons Open 3/30!

What to Know Before You Go: UW Libraries is excited to announce that Individual Study Space @ the Research Commons (on the ground floor of Alllen Library South) will officially open for spring quarter on Tuesday March 30th!  –  in a limited capacity to start – Tuesdays 9-5 and Wednesdays 1-5. As this is the…

March 12, 2021

Learn More About the Open Scholarship Commons

Research in the 21st century is based on interdisciplinary connections and relies on technology to create and share for the public good. We know that it can be challenging for students and faculty to connect across disciplines, access technology, learn relevant skills, and share research openly. We are excited to bring together a suite of…

March 11, 2021

Packing up our Library for Learning Commons construction

Views and Updates from the Library on the Learning Commons Project We are packing up our library. Yes, we are. In the hands of library workers, the books are journeying from their shelves, first to book carts, then to sometimes temporary and other times permanent locations for the duration of the Learning Commons construction. One of…

March 1, 2021

Top 5 OER tips for Huskies – Celebrating Open Education Week

This week, March 1-5, 2021, is Open Education Week, an annual global celebration of open education efforts, including open courses, open textbooks, and other open educational resources (OER).  OER and textbook affordability go hand in hand. OER are free or extremely low cost by definition. When courses are taught using open textbooks and other OER,…