May 25, 2022
UW Libraries’ Negeen Aghassibake selected as 2022 LEADING Fellow
Helping UW researchers expand their impact through ORCID connections. Negeen Aghassibake, a Data Visualization Librarian with UW Libraries, was selected as a 2022 LEADING Fellow, a program focused on data science in library & information studies. The program is part of the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) National Digital Infrastructures and Initiatives Project, supported…
May 19, 2022
Inside and Out: Working with Vendors to Improve Accessibility
Co-authored by the UW Libraries Accessibility Working Group Digital resources and services have become an integral part of library functions. While this increases access for many, it can present new barriers for some users with disabilities. To recognize Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re sharing more about accessibility audits to help increase digital access and inclusion…
May 5, 2022
No Easy Answers: Big Data Vendors, Information Access and Libraries
Last week, in response to concerns about Thomson Reuters’ data services contracts with ICE, Thomson Reuters shareholders, led by British Columbia General Employees’ Union, filed a resolution with the company demanding action to investigate and mitigate human rights risks related to those contracts. This shareholder pressure has forced Thomson Reuters to address the human rights…
April 29, 2022
May Update
This month’s update is packed with events and important news about summer operations. Undergraduates— there’s still time to apply for the UW Libraries Undergraduate Research Award for a chance to win up to $1,000! Existing or potential grad students— don’t miss the very helpful workshop on Finding Funding For Graduate School! Operations Hours: End-of-quarter and…
Community Reads
“We, too, on land are often navigating contexts that seem impossible for us to breathe in, and yet we must. The adaptations that marine mammals have made in relationship to breathing are some of the most relevant for us to observe, not only in relationship to our survival in an atmosphere we have polluted on…
April 19, 2022
2022 Student Video Contest Winners
UW Libraries is excited to announce the winners of the 2022 I HEART UW Libraries Student Video Contest! Every year, we are entertained, inspired and amazed by the creativity, time and effort students put into their submissions. Congratulations to first place winner, undergraduate Phuong (Jolie) Tran who showcased some excellent video production techniques and gave us…
April 14, 2022
Celebrating Nominees for the Distinguished Librarian Award
We wish to congratulate the ten librarians who were nominated for the Distinguished Librarian Award (DLA). Nominees come from all three UW campuses. Five were nominated in 2021 and five remained in the pool from their nomination in previous years. The outstanding work and contributions reflect the many ways librarians engage with teaching, research, and…
April 1, 2022
Why Support the UW Libraries on Husky Giving Day?
On Husky Giving Day, you can support every Husky with a gift to UW Libraries. Why support the Libraries? The library is not just a building, it is a gateway for discovery with access to vast resources available to scholars around the world. Our Libraries and librarians are essential to teaching, learning and research across…
March 25, 2022
April Update
Happy Spring! Whether you are a new or returning Husky, UW Libraries Faculty Guide and Student FAQ (both updated for spring quarter) provide a “one stop shop” of helpful links and important information to help you navigate and make the most of UW Libraries vast resources. And don’t forget to apply (or encourage your students…
March 23, 2022
Learning Research Data Management with the UW Libraries
Curious about the fundamentals of good data management, or just looking to buff up your already polished skills? Are you new to UW and unfamiliar with the wide variety of resources available to you? The UW Libraries’ Research Data Management (RDM) course is for you! Whether you are a student just starting on your first…
