Libraries Staff

July 26, 2021

Top Ten Things I Wish I Knew My First Year

Updated 9/5/23 UW Libraries are so much more than study space and books! Students often tell us they wish they had known more about Libraries’ services at the start of their UW journey. So check out these tips and remember, we’re here to help–just ASK US! 1.Librarians (humans) can help you find things that Google…

June 30, 2021

A Proper Send-Off for Vice Provost and Dean, Betsy Wilson

On Thursday afternoon, June 24, University of Washington Libraries hosted a special virtual farewell celebration in honor of retiring UW Libraries vice provost and dean, Betsy Wilson. Over 200 friends, family members, colleagues and staff past and present tuned in to the event featuring an amazing opening performance by the UW Libraries’ Singers inside the…

June 7, 2021

Summer Tips: What to Know Before You Go

Congratulations, you’ve made it through the year! Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions for graduating students, people who are not studying during summer quarter, or whose student status may be changing in summer quarter.  As most UW Libraries physical buildings remain closed due to COVID-19, all of the information here has been…

June 3, 2021

Q and A with UW Libraries Dean Wilson

Adapted from ARL membership communications for spring/summer 2021 by Kaylyn Groves Betsy Wilson, Vice Provost of Digital Initiatives and Dean of University Libraries at the University of Washington plans to retire July 1, 2021, after a nearly 30-year career with UW Libraries, 20- years as Dean.  As dean, Betsy leads a network of 16 academic…

May 18, 2021

Peer Learning in the Libraries: Piloting the Peer Educator Program

updated 9/17/2021 What is a Peer Research Consultant? Peer Research Consultants (PRCs) are student employees who work through the Odegaard Writing and Research Center team to provide beginning-level library research help online. They contribute to student development through teaching, learning and training, including classroom visits and other student outreach activities.  So, what can a Peer…

April 21, 2021

In your words: students and faculty ‘HEART’ UW Libraries

UW Libraries just announced the winners of the 2021 I HEART UW Libraries Student Video Contest!   First place winner, undergraduate student Jillian Templeton shows us that no matter what – the Libraries are always here to help!  Thanks to all the students for your creative ideas, highlighting the many ways UW Libraries supports students,…

February 19, 2021

Priceless, ancient coins find a home at UW Libraries

Ancient coins, federal agents, mysterious circumstances at an international border…what sounds like a scene out of an Indiana Jones movie is a real-life story of lost artifacts that have now found a home with UW Libraries Special Collections. The story begins in 2017 at the US/Canadian border in Blaine, WA.  When a vehicle was refused…

February 4, 2021

Libraries Monthly Update: February

Last update: 2/10 News and Announcements Libraries Operations Update: We are pleased to announce that the UW Libraries plans to open Individual Study Space @ Research Commons located on the ground floor of Allen South on the UW Seattle campus. The space will open when preparations for COVID compliance are complete, no later than the…

October 21, 2020

The New Virtual Open Scholarship Commons

Research in the 21st century is based on interdisciplinary connections and relies on technology to create and share for the public good. We know that it can be challenging for students and faculty to connect across disciplines, access technology, learn relevant skills, and share research openly. We are excited to bring together a suite of…

October 20, 2020

Improving Accessibility During the Pandemic 

When UW Libraries buildings were closed at the start of the pandemic, our teams needed to respond quickly to adapt work for many employees whose jobs do not easily lend themselves to telework by identifying projects that could be completed remotely. At the start of the pandemic, we had multiple accessibility projects underway, but given…