January 31, 2023
February Update
It’s only February, and yet spring and summer planning is in full swing! Don’t miss upcoming information sessions for an amazing (and FREE) summer study program. Start thinking about your I HEART UW Libraries Student Video Contest entries (and the chance to win some serious cash prizes!!) and get ahead of that winter quarter final…
January 12, 2023
Roman Holiday – Ethnomusicology Study Abroad Summer Program
Pasta! Piazzas! Pianos! Imagine walking past the Pantheon on your way to class, stopping for a cappuccino, and walking up a marble stairwell to your classroom in a 15th century palazzo built on the foundations of a Roman temple to Venus*. If you are interested in music, history and have always wanted to go to…
January 5, 2023
January Update
Welcome back from winter break, Huskies! Hopefully you enjoyed time off to relax and refresh for the new year! If you finished a great book and are looking for another, be sure to check out our winter reading suggestions and book clubs –– a great opportunity to connect with others while enjoying a great read….
December 19, 2022
Faculty Feature: Katy Pearce
Katy Pearce, an associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington (UW), is dedicated to advancing research in the field of social and political uses of technology, while also supporting students and colleagues. With a focus on digital divides and inequalities and the use of information and communication technologies for marginalized…
December 15, 2022
Winter Reading and Book Clubs
Huskies, did you know– One of the biggest benefits of leisure reading is reduced academic stress? When you choose to read books you enjoy, you’ll probably be more motivated to take regular breaks from your academic work, helping you focus and also avoid burnout. Over winter break, we hope you’ll find time to catch up…
December 1, 2022
December Update
Introducing….#LibraryDubs! Take a study break or celebrate the end of your finals — grab a selfie with our new friend, Library Dubs! You’ll usually find him near the main staircase in Suzzallo and in Odegaard Library. Tag your photo @uwlibraries #LibraryDubs for a chance to win a winter break prize pack! Finals, winter break and…
November 21, 2022
Improving Web Accessibility, One Vendor at a Time
The Libraries have been assessing all of our third-party subscription products for accessibility as defined by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). We report our findings to the vendor and in many cases, this process has resulted in system-wide updates to the product that improve accessibility for all users/clients. While we do not have the…
November 9, 2022
November Update
It’s NOVEMBER, Huskies! With Finals Week about a month away, be sure to see Finals Week Prep Tips and expanded Odegaard Library hours below. In this update you’ll also find new workshops and events you won’t want to miss– from Podcasting to Piranesi Book Club, a “totally awesome” homage to the ’90s (and Foster Business…
October 26, 2022
Ensuring Free, Immediate, and Equitable Access to Federally Funded Research
Among the most significant actions for academia that came out of Washington DC this summer was one that will move support for Open Research in the U.S. forward by leaps and bounds. On August 25, the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a policy guidance memorandum on Ensuring Free, Immediate, and…
October 17, 2022
Celebrating Open Access Week 2022: Open for Climate Justice
International Open Access Week 2022 (October 24-30) is an annual worldwide celebration of the growing and transformative power of barrier-free Open Access (OA) to scholarly information. The OA movement grew in response to an increasing awareness that the current scholarly publishing system no longer meets the needs of scholars and those who could benefit from…
