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November 21, 2023
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…
November 3, 2023
November Update
Holiday Meals: Vintage Inspiration Even if you’re not on turkey and/or Tofurkey “duty”, you’ll be amused by the variety of holiday offerings (and prices!) from different eras in the UW Libraries Special Collections Historical Menu Collection! Molded cranberries anyone?? See more menus image: Ciro’s Grill Thanksgiving dinner menu, November 26, 1959. University of Washington Libraries…
October 10, 2023
International Open Access Week 2023: Celebrating Open Scholarship
See all UW Libraries Open Access Week Events International Open Access Week, observed each October since 2008, is an opportunity to learn about and celebrate our collective momentum in building a more open and equitable system for sharing knowledge. The theme for this year’s Open Access Week (October 23–27) is “Community over Commercialization.” Rooted in…
September 14, 2023
Fall Update: Welcome to the Libraries 2023
updated 10/2/23 Welcome, Huskies! Whether this is your first year or twenty-first year, welcome back to UW and UW Libraries! We hope you enjoyed all of the amazing Libraries Dawg Daze events — and if you missed them, be sure to check out our student guides for helpful links all year long! There is a…
September 6, 2023
Dawg Daze 2023 with UW Libraries
UW Libraries is hosting a wide variety of fun and informative events to introduce you to all of the amazing resources, programs and tools that can help you succeed your first year, and beyond! Explore our spaces, meet our staff and connect with other students throughout the week including tours, special events for first generation…
August 28, 2023
Field Trip: Japan and Korea
UW Librarians share their journey of discovery to acquire new, historic materials for East Asia studies. Hyokyoung Yi, Interim Director of Tateuchi East Asia Library and Korea Studies Librarian Azusa Tanaka, Japan Studies Librarian Through the advancement of technology and the historically close relationship among East Asia countries, academic research within the field of East…
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…
May 31, 2023
The Engine Room of Knowledge: An Interview with UW Libraries Donors Doug and Karen Forsyth
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’,…
April 28, 2023
May Update
NEW! The Economist.com is now available from UW Libraries, adding to the free access to major global news publications you have as a UW student. From news to commentary and analysis on politics, finance, and business, The Economist provides insightful coverage on international drivers of change. The UW Libraries subscription includes full access to daily…
March 29, 2023
April Update
Happy spring, Huskies! If you are on campus with friends or family this month enjoying the cherry blossoms, don’t miss a chance to see our newest exhibits in the Libraries. Undergrads – your research project could be worth $1,000 with the Libraries’ Undergrad Research Award! Save-the-date for storytime, workshops and special film screenings in partnership…
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