June 2, 2023
June Update
We know there are so many things to think about at the end of the year, so we’ll keep this short! Above all, we want to extend congratulations to all graduating students — well done!! UW Libraries are proud to have been part of your UW journey, and we hope that you will stay connected with us through your UW Alumni benefits with Library access. For returning students, don’t miss a preview of the new Open Scholarship Commons and more in this month’s update.
Featured Resource
Celebrating Pride Month Explore the rich history and culture of the LGBTQ community with this extensive list of archival resources including new resources like the Archives of Sexuality & Gender, LGBT Magazine Archive, Queer Pasts and much more. Read the blog. |
Operations Updates
FACULTY: Impact to Libraries Purchasing During UW Finance Transformation
The shutting down of legacy accounting systems as part of UW Finance Transformation and migration to Workday Financial on July 6 means that the Libraries will be severely restricted in its ability to acquire course reserve and rush requests between June 6 and July 10. Please see the full alert and instructions – under UW Libraries Operations Update page.
A Message for Grads – Everything you need to know about post-graduation access to resources, retaining Library privileges and more. Learn more.
Odegaard Hours expanded through June 8
Odegaard hours are typically extended at the end of the quarter in support of finals preparation. Check hours.
Stories
UW Libraries Wins Awards for Accessibility Work
UW Libraries was awarded a UW Digital Accessibility Award for 100% captioning of our YouTube channel! In addition to this great accomplishment, we are proud to acknowledge Hana Levay, Collection Assessment Librarian, who was awarded an IT Accessibility Trailblazer Award! Hana has done an incredible job co-chairing the Libraries’ Accessibility Working Group, testing and auditing our e-resources, and helping to push our vendors to improve access. See the story in Geekwire and Learn more.
Our Voices: A Guide to Citing Personal Experience and Interviews in Research
Librarians Emily Keller and Lauren Ray are acknowledged for their tremendous support to authors of this outstanding new book by UW student researchers (published via UW Pressbooks) that explores how citing personal experiences in academic research can increase student engagement and success, among other benefits. Learn more.
The Engine Room of Knowledge: Insights from UW Libraries Donors
An adventurous UW alum couple recently dedicated a special window in the Suzzallo Library Reading Room. Read their story and hear why they support UW Libraries. Read the story.
UW News Video: What to wear? UW Libraries explores age-old question
Graduation Photo Ops with Library Dubs!
Take advantage of the Libraries’ graduation photo station just outside the Reading Room in Suzzallo Library. You’ll find our life-size “Library Dubs” mascot along with celebratory graduation props and accessories to create one last memory of your second home (UW Libraries). Get your photos during open hours through Commencement Day. Comment or tag us #UWLibraries for a chance to win a great Library swag bag!
Events
First Wednesday Concert June 7- : Students of the UW School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series co-hosted by UW Music and UW Libraries. Learn more here
Destress with Coloring at the Fine Arts Libraries- First Week of June: prioritize your mental health during finals! Stop by the Art, Drama, or Music Libraries during Finals Week to relax with some coloring time! Materials provided You’re also welcome to bring your own coloring projects and materials.. Learn more.
Recurring/Monthly Workshops
Digital Scholarship Project Help Office Hours- Thursdays in June: Learn about getting started with digital projects at UW. 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 on-going project. Learn more
Health Sciences REDCAP Trainings
Provided by the Institute of Translational Health Sciences and UW Health Sciences Library.REDcap
- REDCap 101- Introduction to REDCap- June 6: Geared towards new or novice users of the REDCap system, this class goes through the entire lifecycle of a REDCap project – from initial setup to data entry and finally exporting your data. Learn more here
- REDCap 203 – Longitudinal Studies- June 13: Learn how to setup complex longitudinal projects and how to utilize the repeatable instruments/events feature. Take this class if you are planning a complex or longer term project in REDCap. Learn more
Exhibits
The History of Costume, Special Collections Lobby, Allen Library South Basement. Learn more
SEE more stories about this exhibit!
- UW Daily: Everybody Gets Dressed – The History of Costume at UW Special Collections
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UW News Video: What to wear? UW Libraries explores age-old question
Denizens of the Deep: Sea Creatures Real and Imagined, Special Collections, Allen Library South Basement. Learn more
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