January 31, 2023
February Update
It’s only February, and yet spring and summer planning is in full swing! Don’t miss upcoming information sessions for an amazing (and FREE) summer study program. Start thinking about your I HEART UW Libraries Student Video Contest entries (and the chance to win some serious cash prizes!!) and get ahead of that winter quarter final project by connecting with a librarian NOW to help you map out your research plan. Celebrate Black History Month by sharing your favorite book, video, podcast or online resource with us from the many resources available from across the Libraries.
News and Stories
I HEART UW Libraries Student Video Contest is back!
An annual tradition, open to all current UW students (grad and undergrad), the contest encourages creativity and diverse perspectives in the form of 1 minute videos that illustrate the value of UW Libraries to our UW community. Prizes range from $500-$1,500! Entries are due March 26th – plenty of time to plan, create and edit (no formal video production expertise required!) See examples, entry rules and learn more.
University of Washington Creates a 45-year Archive of Early Music Seattle
University of Washington Libraries’ Special Collections department is creating a public collection of materials spanning Early Music Seattle’s 45 years of history, to help preserve the history and impact of EMS (formerly Early Music Guild), and to make the materials accessible for public research. Read the story.
Open Scholarship Commons – Suzzallo Space Design Update
In 2023, the OSC will enter a new phase to see its full vision come to life with the creation of a physical space inside Suzzallo Library. The space will offer in-person services and collaboration spaces dedicated to open scholarship. The OSC space will transform a highly visible part of Suzzallo Library from traditional study and stack space to an active, innovative, community-engaged, and interdisciplinary space supporting the full research life cycle. Learn more.
Dryad for UW research is here!
UW Libraries is pleased to announce its official membership with Dryad –– a curated repository that makes research data discoverable, freely reusable, and citable. Dryad is the first open data publishing platform available to UW users, and because UW Libraries is covering the full cost membership, UW users will not have to pay a fee to deposit data in Dryad. Learn more.
New from UW Press
A Washington State Book Award Finalist, Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in Seattle by UW professor of nursing Josephine Ensign is now available in paperback!
Featured Resources
Black History Month Resources: A collection of resources across UW Libraries with an emphasis on local and regional history.
Routledge Encyclopedia of Modernism: A vital resource providing global coverage on all aspects of modernism from architecture and dance to music and the visual arts. Browse by subject, movement, and region or search for specific terms and people. The Routledge Encyclopedia of Modernism is brought to you by your UW Libraries.
Summer Programs
Live and Learn at UCLA – Introduction to Cultural Heritage Conservation
Students and Recent Grads— Come learn more about the field of conservation and this unique and exciting summer program! The Andrew W. Mellon Opportunity for Diversity in Conservation program introduces students and recent graduates from historically underrepresented communities to the field of cultural heritage conservation, a field that engages with artistic and scientific understanding of materials and their meanings to preserve human expressions. The program is hosted at UCLA and most costs are covered for all participants including travel, housing and meals! Information sessions Feb 9 and Feb 23! Learn more.
Workshops and Events
Love Data Week; FREE workshops from the National Library of Medicine: Feb. 13-17
Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is hosting several events for #LoveDataWeek2023 the annual international week that raises awareness about data topics:
- Create Effective Data Visualizations
- Hosting a Hackathon
- Creating Data Management Plans with DMPTool
- The All of Us Researcher Workbench
- NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Immersion Workshop (FULL-registration is closed)
Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS): Most Mondays 2-4PM, at the Research Commons.
The Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) works with current and admitted UW graduate students. GFIS helps students identify and use different resources to locate funding opportunities for graduate school-related expenses including tuition, research, and conference and research travel. Students can seek answers to their questions during drop-in advising hours, can schedule individual appointments, or can request information by email. Learn more.
Special Collections Book Club and Tour: Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino: Wednesday, Feb 22
Join Kat Lewis, co-curator of Invisible Cities: The Prints of Giovanni Battista Piranesi and the Art of the Built Environment for an exhibit tour and book club discussion on the eponymous Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino. Learn more.
Fair Use Workshop: Thursday, Feb 23
Where do copyright owners’ rights end and our rights to use works begin? Join us to explore how the legal doctrine of fair use has facilitated commentary, scholarship, and innovation. You’ll also learn about helpful resources and even be a judge for a day! Learn more.
Exhibits
#DateNight idea! Visit one of UW Libraries unique and interesting exhibits – their fun, free and fabulous! Special Collections is open on Valentines Day until 8PM!
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Last Chance– on display through February 10th: Dunhuang Caves on the Silk RoadUW Allen Library North Ground Floor Learn about the fascinating history behind these ancient caves and their treasures! beginning in 366 A.D. and their evolution over more than 1000 years of prosperity and decline. Learn more. |
The History of CostumeSpecial Collections Lobby, Allen Library South Basement Get an inside look at the exhibit and insights from its curator in this recent UW Daily story, Everybody Gets Dressed: The History of Costume at UW Libraries Special Collections. |
Invisible Cities: The Prints of Giovanni Battista Piranesi and the Art of the Built EnvironmentA selection of the library’s extensive collection of Piranesi prints accompanied by archival drawings and current student and faculty work in the College of Built Environments. |
Missed it?
Beyond the exhibit– Dunhuang Caves on the Silk Road
A collaborative project co-organized by the Tateuchi East Asia Library at the University of Washington, the Dunhuang Foundation in the U.S. and the Dunhuang Academy in China, Dunhuang Caves on the Silk Road is a series of exhibitions and lectures, to raise awareness of the Dunhuang and to tell the stories about this cultural treasure trove of the world. Learn more.
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