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October 29, 2024
Maps, Yeah Yeah Yeah
Okay, so we aren’t talking about the resurgence of the 2003 song, “Maps” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but that would make for a fascinating research project on music history. We are talking about actual, physical maps! Thousands of them! Did you know – the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections Division’s Rare Map Collection…
October 28, 2024
Supporting Student Wellness (and a Cat Naming Contest!)
At the UW Libraries, enriching the student experience is a key priority when evaluating our spaces, services, and events. This year, we’re focusing on a key element of student success and happiness- wellness. Or, more specifically, supporting student wellness, wellbeing, and mental health. There are many student wellness resources across campus, but we want to…
October 24, 2024
Preparing for Finals Week: UW Libraries 10 Tips for Success
updated 3/6/2024 While many students think of libraries as primarily places to study and access research materials, UW Libraries provides many services and support for students year-round! Be sure to bookmark this page and learn more about these time-saving resources to help you succeed and stress less during finals! In addition, Odegaard Library will extend…
October 21, 2024
UW Libraries Endorses The Right to Deposit
LEARN MORE, GET INVOLVED Open Access Week with UW Libraries This year’s theme is Community over Commercialization and is an opportunity to discuss approaches to open scholarship that best serve the interests of the public and the academic community. Join us for a week of free events and workshops: “Stop Generating”: Generative AI in…
October 3, 2024
October Update
October brings countless opportunities for you to explore and learn with the Libraries! Are you interested in learning about podcast creation? Applications for the popular Storytelling Fellows course are now open! International Open Access Week is the backdrop for a variety of events, guest speakers and free learning workshops. Don’t miss our incredible new exhibits…
September 20, 2024
2024 Election Guide, News Sources
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
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
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…
August 8, 2024
August News
While fall quarter may seem far away, it will be here before you know it! Enjoy these final days of summer while also taking advantage of the great summer events this month for both faculty and students, including the popular Graduate Student Research Institute, and the UW Libraries Most Wanted, covering the UW community’s most…
UW Libraries in the Classroom: Co-Creating and Publishing Books in Class
What is a knowledge family? How could architects redefine the #Hatch-Mark? What is the place of sports at a university? These questions reflect some of the insights revealed in three new online books created by students, in partnership with UW Libraries, utilizing Pressbooks. In Spring 2024, Open Education Librarian, Lauren Ray, worked with faculty and instructors…
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