UW Libraries Blog

October 8, 2021

October Update

UW Libraries

The Reading Room in Suzzallo Library is once again full of students.

Welcome back, Huskies!

It’s AWESOME to have students back in our spaces again!  We missed you! Thanks to all of our visitors who have been doing a great job keeping our Libraries safe (wearing your mask, not eating inside the Libraries, etc.) our staff, your fellow students and visitors appreciate it.  We are just getting started, so our hours will be limited to start, especially on weekends. Be sure to check hours and what to Know Before You Go. We will expand hours as staffing permits. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Services Updates

  • Spaces for Zoom and online classes?: Bookmark  SCOUT to find study places across campus, OR see the Libraries study space pages for information on Library rooms and zoom-friendly spaces.  Tip: The Research Commons Red C room  can be reserved for interactive classes (talking  permitted).
  • From the Open Scholarship Commons (OSC)
  • Stay informed: the best source for  Libraries status and operational changes is the Libraries COVID-19 update page.

News and Stories

Reflections on the US Constitution. Watch the Libraries annual Constitutional Read Aloud from October 8th with more than 90 community readers, and/or listen to the corresponding discussion to explore different perspectives on viewing this historical document through a modern context.  Learn More 

Open Access Week October 25-31: The theme of 2021 International Open Access Week is It Matters How We Open Knowledge: Building Structural Equity.  See how the work of the UW Libraries Open Scholarship Commons (OSC) and recent work from students and faculty reflect this theme and learn about new OSC programming designed to help you track, expand, and document the impact of your research. Learn more. 

How to Prepare for a Presentation in College | BestCollegesScholars’ Studio: Graduate Student Call for Proposals: Submit a proposal by October 29) | Virtual event on November 18–Open to all graduate students across UW tri-campus, Scholars’ Studio is an opportunity to talk about your research, practice, or pedagogy. Presentation format is a 5 minute “lightening talk” in front of a supportive, smart and interdisciplinary audience. Hosted in partnership with Core Programs—Office of Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School and the UW Libraries Research Commons. Learn more.

New Exhibits (in person!)

Promotional poster for the exhibit And then She Said: Voices of Feminists Past and Present featuring select broadsides by artists Chandler O’Leary and Jessica Spring.

And Then She Said: Voices of Feminists Past and Present was sown from The Dead Feminists series, a collaboration between local artists Chandler O’Leary and Jessica Spring in the form of a collection of 31 broadsides elevating voices of women throughout history. Featuring quotes by historical feminists, the broadsides are also tied to current political and social issues. Each limited-edition broadside is letterpress printed from hand-drawn lettering and illustrations. The exhibit augments the series with items from the Libraries’ collections as well as reflections from library staff about what the artwork means to them and how it resonates with their own experiences.

Viewing is currently by appointment only. Use our Contact Us form to schedule a visit! Exhibit hours are Monday through Friday, 10am – 1pm. Please submit requests 5 business days in advance.

 

 

political cartoons of 2020

one panel of “Pen and Politics” now on display

Pen & Ink Politics: Polarization and the pandemic is an exhibition  of editorial cartoons illustrating the different perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 Presidential Election. Featuring the work of cartoonists from around the country and the world, its purpose is to emphasize the intensity of the discourse on these issues while providing a forum for open discussion. Venture through this self-guided exhibit and explore our timeline of cartoons starting with the emergence of a mysterious virus in January 2020 through the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Take a moment to leave your mark, sharing your reactions to the exhibit and the events of 2020.  Sponsored by and located in Government Publications, Maps, Microforms & Newspapers, University Libraries on the ground floor of Suzzallo Library.

Featured Resources, Collections 

Journey Through the UW Libraries–Self-Guided Tour: This is a great way to explore and learn about UW Libraries spaces, services, and resources– virtually or in person!

Help UW Libraries choose new online resources: Fifty resources, covering topics from anthropology to World War I, are available to try out until June 30, 2022. At the end of the trial period, based partially on usage, three to five resources will be permanently added to the UW Libraries. So explore these trial resources and help the UW Libraries to select the resources YOU want most.

Workshops and Events

Recurring 

October Learning Workshops 

10/14 Inclusive Data Visualization Data visualization design “best practices” often do not prioritize (or outright reject) efforts to be inclusive. This workshop will suggest new “best practices” and provide an opportunity to speak with other attendees on this topic. Data visualization experience is not required.

10/19 Korea Research Methods: Quick Overview of Korean Resources including major electronic databases for e-journals, e-books, e-news, etc. If you are new to Korean resources or need a refresh on what’s available at UW for Korean studies, you will find this beginner’s session useful brought to you by the Tateuchi East Asia Library.

10/20- Advanced Pressbooks Publishing Webinar open to all users on hosted PressbooksEDU networks (including the University of Washington) and is designed for users who have some familiarity with Pressbooks and are ready to engage in more complex activities, like adding interactive elements or integrating Pressbooks with supported third-party tools. A more detailed description of webinar topics can be found in our guide: networkmanagerguide.pressbooks.com

10/26- ResearchWorks: An Introduction to UW Libraries’ Institutional Repository This workshop will explain what ResearchWorks is used for, how to deposit your materials, and how using ResearchWorks for manuscripts and data can meet publishing requirements by funders and publishers. A demonstration will be included, and there will be time for questions.

10/27- Introduction to Persistent Identifiers Learn about three tools the UW Libraries provides to help researchers provide persistent identification for publications, digital objects, and themselves including DataCite,Perma.cc,and ORCiD. 

10/28 Introduction to Open Science Framework (OSF): Online Collaboration, Organization and Sharing Learn about OSF, a tool that promotes open, centralized workflows by enabling capture of different aspects and products of the research lifecycle, including developing a research idea, designing a study, storing and analyzing collected data, and writing and publishing reports or papers. Learn more.

Community Events 

10/12 – Fear No Man: A conversation with author Mike Gastineau and Don Borst
Join us UW Libraries and UW Press  for a conversation with author Mike Gastineau and sports journalist Don Gorst as they discuss the newly published book: Fear No Man: Don James, the ’91 Huskies, and the Seven-Year Quest for a National Football Championship.In Fear No Man, Mike Gastineau recounts the riveting story of Don James and the national champion team he built. A brilliant examination of one of college football’s greatest coaches and teams, Fear No Man is the inspirational story of an improbable journey that led to one classic and unforgettable season.

Juan Alonso-Rodríguez

10/28 – 2021 Artist Images: Juan Alonso-Rodríguz
Join us for an insightful conversation with artist Juan Alonso-Rodríguez.  A Cuban-born, self-taught artist whose transition from music to visual arts coincided with his move to Seattle in 1982, Juan is a former Seattle Arts Commissioner and served four years on the Public Art Advisory Committee for the City of Seattle. His work has been exhibited throughout the US, Canada and Latin America. This FREE, virtual discussion will explore the artist’s influences past and present, COVID-era impacts and perspective on the future. The discussion will be facilitated by Seattle Arts Commissioner, Vivian Phillips and UW Libraries’ Anne Jenner, with remarks from UW President, Ana Marie Cauce and the new dean of UW Libraries, Simon Neame. Sign up and learn more.

Save the Date

First Wednesday UW Choral Group performance in Allen Library North

11/3 – First Wednesday Concert Series: UW Choral Groups. If you missed this week’s amazing performance, be sure to mark your calendars for the next UW Libraries and UW Music Choral Group lunch-time concert series on the first Wednesday of the month in the North Allen Library Lobby for a free concert! 

 

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