August 14, 2023
New Positions Announced
A new role for UW Libraries and interim positions for Tateuchi East Asia Library *Post updated August 14, 2023 The UW Libraries has established a new position of Director, Global Engagement for UW Libraries. This position is responsible for international stakeholder engagement, helping to guide sponsored projects that increase the outreach and engagement efforts of…
June 30, 2023
Summer Reminders
Featured Resource Global Think Tanks! In Global Think Tanks, you’ll find data-rich reports from more than 24,000 policy organizations, IGOs, and NGOs. Brought to you by UW Libraries, Global Think Tanks has coverage of 160 countries in multiple languages and is a perfect tool for local and global policy research, including unique content from the…
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’,…
May 9, 2023
Celebrating Our Amazing UW Librarians and Staff
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
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
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 24, 2023
2023 I Heart UW Libraries Student Video Contest Winning Submissions
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
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
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…
