UW Libraries Blog

May 31, 2022

June Update

UW Libraries

Good luck on finals, Huskies–and remember that UW Libraries has many resources to help you succeed! Congratulations to all of the #uwgrad22 graduates and all those who will be celebrating commencement this month. Please read the operations updates below for important information on Library closures and Library-wide system updates!

Operations

Looking for an institutional data-sharing option?

Don’t Miss our Demo on Dryad Digital Repository on June 7th! With the increasing requirements for research data sharing and publication, there has been an increase in the need for a robust data sharing option for UW researchers.  Dryad is an option to consider, and your feedback is important as the Libraries evaluates this product’s potential.   Learn more.
  • Commencement Hours: Suzzallo and Allen Libraries will be open on both days, Saturday June 11 and Sunday June 12, from 9am-1pm each day.
    • Starbucks inside Suzzallo will be closed on Sunday, June 12.
  • June 13th: Prepare and plan ahead for system updates and library closure: 
    • All UW Library locations on all campuses (with the exception of Health Sciences and Friday Harbor) will be closed to accommodate the system-wide upgrade to the catalog/search software. Learn more.
    • Safeguard your links: If you have saved searches or permalinks in your course materials, (Canvas, syllabus, citations and other research materials) you will need to take action BEFORE June 13th.  Learn more.

News and Stories

Books, Book Clubs & Book TalksThe River That Made Seattle

  • Featured UW Press Books: The River That Made Seattle: A Human and Natural History of the Duwamish by BJ Cummings. Using previously unpublished accounts by Indigenous people and settlers, Cummings’s compelling narrative restores the Duwamish River to its central place in Seattle and Pacific Northwest history. Cummings shares the river’s story as a call for action in aligning decisions about the river and its future with values of collaboration, respect, and justice.

Featured Resources, Collections

Preparing for Finals Week-UW Libraries 10 Tips for Success: Be sure to bookmark this page and learn more about these time-saving resources to help you succeed and stress less during finals! 

Celebrate Pride Month!  From new works by UW authors, updated gender and sexuality resource guides, access to journals and unique UW-only collections and archives, explore and share all of the amazing content and resources available to you from UW Libraries. Learn more.

 

Workshops and Events

Special Events

June 7 – Booksori #86: Prof. Eunryoung Lee on “Korean-French Dictionary Translated into Contemporary Korean”: Professor Eunryoung Lee will discuss Korea and the Korean language as seen by 19th century French missionaries, from the perspective of the book “Korean-French Dictionary Translated into Contemporary Korean” <현대 한국어로 보는 한불자전The talk will be given in Korean.

June Workshops

June 6 – Navigating Digital Scholarship Tools: Got an interesting idea for a digital scholarship project? Come join us for an exploration of digital scholarship tools available through YOUR UW Library!

June 7 – Demo: Dryad Digital Repository: With the increasing requirements for research data sharing and publication, there has been an increase in the need for a robust data sharing option for UW researchers. Join us for a demonstration of Dryad, a data repository with an institutional option.

For health sciences students: Check out events through TRAIL and REDCap training events and curriculum from the Institute of Translational Health Sciences

Monthly Pressbooks Workshops:  Pressbooks’ suite of products– offered through #YourUWLibrary– makes it easy to create, adapt, and share educational material. Learn how to create open textbooks, course materials and more. 

Drop-In Help 

  • Digital Scholarship Drop-In Help Hours (via Zoom) on Thursdays:  We offer consultations for research and course-related projects. Examples include support for digital publishing, building digital exhibits, and more! We can help you find the right tools, resources and instruction whether you’re just getting started or are working on an ongoing project.
  • GIS Help Drop-In Hours: The GIS Lab is provided by the University Libraries to support the use of GIS for coursework and research by UW students, faculty, and staff. GIS Lab staff are available to assist lab users with locating geospatial data, integrating data into GIS projects, and basic ArcGIS functionality. Drop by Suzzallo Library on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 am – 2 pm for assistance.

Exhibits and Displays

And Then She Said: Voices of Feminists Past and Present was sown from The Dead Feminists series, a collaboration between local artists 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. Learn more. 

The Pacific Northwest in the ‘70s This quarter’s theme is Workin’ for the Man– a look at the decade’s labor activities and how they shaped how we work today. May 9-August 19, 2022.