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May 31, 2023

The Engine Room of Knowledge: An Interview with UW Libraries Donors Doug and Karen Forsyth

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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’,…


May 9, 2023

Celebrating Our Amazing UW Librarians and Staff

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Annual UW Awards Honor Excellence Across UW Libraries UW Libraries’ 300+ employees represent a vital team across all UW campuses that together, provide essential services, programs and resources that benefit our university community and beyond. Their collective contributions bring forth new ideas, change and improvements that directly contribute to UW excellence.  Each year, UW honors…


May 4, 2023

Reaching New Heights: More Accessible Desks for all UW Libraries Users

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UW Libraries are continually working to improve accessibility for our users. In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day coming up on May 18th, we are happy to share some exciting news!  Over the past few years, one of our priority goals has been to outfit at least 10% of the computer workstations at every UW…


April 28, 2023

May Update

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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…


April 26, 2023

A Message for Graduates from UW Libraries

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Congratulations, Husky grads! You are done (or almost done) with finals, you’ve ordered your cap/gown and are about to celebrate this monumental achievement through UW Commencement! We know you are busy, so we’ll make this short — as UW alumni, know what benefits and opportunities are available to you after graduation: Keep access to UW…


April 24, 2023

2023 I Heart UW Libraries Student Video Contest Winning Submissions

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The annual UW Libraries Student Video Contest asks students to create original videos showcasing the Libraries through the lens of student experience. The 2023 results are in, and with so many creative and compelling submissions it was hard to pick the finalists! Congratulations to the first place winner, Ken Kavin, whose video showcased various UW students…


April 5, 2023

Unleashing My Potential: How the UW Libraries Helped Me Flourish as a Student

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GIVE NOW TO SUPPORT UW LIBRARIES ON HUSKY GIVING DAY! I appreciate the UW Libraries’ strong, ongoing commitment to working with students to grow and apply our knowledge. From books, documents, and media to the librarians’ general information, the UW Libraries allows students to flourish academically. During one of my favorite undergraduate courses, Photo/Media 340…


March 29, 2023

Values in Practice: Holding Our Vendors Accountable for Accessibility

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The UW Libraries has been assessing third-party subscription resources for accessibility for three years. These resources are the journal websites or database interfaces that researchers use to find information after being linked from the library catalog.  It has been an enormous learning experience for all of us. We first had to become familiar with accessibility…


April Update

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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…


March 23, 2023

UW Libraries’ Amazing Student Employees

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UW Libraries’ student employees are at the heart of what we do.  Almost every aspect of Library operations rely on support from student employees working in libraries across all UW campuses. They help users find resources and other essential tasks, but they also take on leadership roles, advance community education, act as mentors and teach…


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