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May 31, 2023

The Engine Room of Knowledge: An Interview with UW Libraries Donors Doug and Karen Forsyth

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Doug and Karen Forsyth are a curious and humble couple with a love for sailing, books, Ancient Greece and the UW Libraries. Karen earned her Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with an emphasis on Native American Culture and a Teaching Certificate in Primary Education at the UW in 1980. Doug is a ‘Double Dawg’,…


May 9, 2023

Celebrating Our Amazing UW Librarians and Staff

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Annual UW Awards Honor Excellence Across UW Libraries UW Libraries’ 300+ employees represent a vital team across all UW campuses that together, provide essential services, programs and resources that benefit our university community and beyond. Their collective contributions bring forth new ideas, change and improvements that directly contribute to UW excellence.  Each year, UW honors…


May 4, 2023

Reaching New Heights: More Accessible Desks for all UW Libraries Users

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UW Libraries are continually working to improve accessibility for our users. In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day coming up on May 18th, we are happy to share some exciting news!  Over the past few years, one of our priority goals has been to outfit at least 10% of the computer workstations at every UW…