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September 24, 2024

New System Transforms Special Collections Requests

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Special Collections’ new scheduling system optimizes retrieval times and research processes Over the past three years, the Special Collections team has been working to prepare, test and implement Aeon, an automated request and workflow management software specifically designed for special collections libraries and archives. The system officially launched in September, and it has not only…


September 20, 2024

2024 Election Guide, News Sources

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Updated 10/28/24 During this election cycle, the amount of news and information coming our way can be overwhelming. From knowing where to go to vote, to evaluating claims and misinformation, our Libraries guides and resources can help you navigate and find reliable sources.  Explore these UW Library Resources: 2024 Election Guide:   An extensive guide…


September 16, 2024

New Exhibit: The Language of Flowers

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By Kat Lewis, Special Projects Curator Enjoy the changing seasons with Special Collections through our annual lobby exhibit, The Language of Flowers. Each quarter will feature new material related to our botanical collections, local plants, and more. Launching September 2024 for the year.  Plants make us happier and improve our environment, so this year we…


Zeitgeist: Seattle in the 20s

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By  Kat Lewis and Karalee Harris UW Libraries’ newest exhibit in Special Collections, Zeitgeist: Seattle in the 20s, is all about the air and social consciousness of Seattle in the ‘20s-–both the 1920s and today! We are excited to spotlight the depths of our historical collections that speak to “the spirit of the age” 100…