UW Libraries Blog

June 30, 2023

Summer Reminders

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Featured Resource

Global Think Tanks!

In Global Think Tanks, you’ll find data-rich reports from more than 24,000 policy organizations, IGOs, and NGOs. Brought to you by UW Libraries, Global Think Tanks has coverage of 160 countries in multiple languages and is a perfect tool for local and global policy research, including unique content from the Global South.

Operations Updates

  • Temporary Closures: Items from these libraries can still be requested online for delivery/pick up at other campus locations. Subject-specific research help and consultations are still available online.
    • The Tateuchi East Asia Library (TEAL) will be closed June 12- July 19 to facilitate new staff hiring and training. TEAL special collections are not available at this time. The library will reopen July 20 – See hours for Summer Term B.
    • The Drama Library is closed June 12 – September 26 due to seismic upgrades in Hutchinson Hall.
  • Construction on Suzzallo Floor 1: Construction to build out the new Open Scholarship Commons physical space will be active June 6-through the end of August. Noise and construction activity will impact the areas closest to this space. Many alternative study areas are available. Learn more about this exciting project and what to expect when it opens in fall 2023!

A Message for Grads

Be sure to check out our Message for Grads-– Everything you need to know about post-graduation access to resources, retaining Library privileges and more.  Learn more. Also, Library Dubs is here year-round! 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). 

New to UW?

Check out our helpful introductory guides to find helpful links and overviews of all of the resources available to you from UW Libraries.:

Coming Soon…

UW Libraries Open Scholarship Commons! – check out this new video by UW student Gautum Malyala!

Exhibits 

The History of Costume, Special Collections Lobby, Allen Library South Basement.  Learn more 

SEE more stories about this exhibit!

Denizens of the Deep: Sea Creatures Real and Imagined, Special Collections, Allen Library South Basement. Learn more