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March 29, 2024
April Update
STUDENTS: UW Libraries Student 2024 Video Contest deadline has been extended to April 30th! Your 1- minute video could be worth up to $1,500! Learn more. Spring is definitely in the air, Huskies! While you may be feeling more like studying outside under the cherry blossoms these days, don’t forget to take advantage of the…
March 6, 2024
March Update
We are nearly to the end of winter quarter! Cherry blossoms are right around the corner and our Libraries are “blooming” with valuable opportunities for students, including the Libraries’ annual video contest! We are celebrating new exhibits (including first-ever “pop up” events with rare music and art collections), our amazing student employees and the grand-reopening…
The New Tateuchi East Asia Library: A Celebration of Culture, Community and Collections
Re-opening celebration of the Tateuchi East Asia Library brings campus and community partners together On Wednesday Feb 21, 2024, over 175 students, faculty, staff, community members and distinguished guests came together to celebrate the official grand re-opening and renovation of the Tateuchi East Asia Library. The program was officiated by Simon Neame, Dean of UW…
January 23, 2024
New Wheelchair Charging Stations Are Here!
The UW Libraries have added four wheelchair charging stations, located in the Odegaard Undergraduate Library, the Open Scholarship Commons in Suzzallo Library, the Research Commons in the Allen Library, and the Foster Business Library. These charging stations were able to be purchased thanks to the UW’s Student Technology Fee (STF). The charging stations are from…
December 4, 2023
December Update
Here’s wishing everyone a successful finals week, holiday season and relaxing winter break ahead. When you are done with finals, or need a study break, stop by our current exhibits, take advantage of our wide selection of streaming media or browse University Press’ amazing catalog for a gift that is uniquely “UW”! Resource Reminders Finals…
November 21, 2023
Preparing for Finals Week: UW Libraries 10 Tips for Success
updated 3/6/2024 While many students think of libraries as primarily places to study and access research materials, UW Libraries provides many services and support for students year-round! Be sure to bookmark this page and learn more about these time-saving resources to help you succeed and stress less during finals! In addition, Odegaard Library will extend…
November 3, 2023
November Update
Holiday Meals: Vintage Inspiration Even if you’re not on turkey and/or Tofurkey “duty”, you’ll be amused by the variety of holiday offerings (and prices!) from different eras in the UW Libraries Special Collections Historical Menu Collection! Molded cranberries anyone?? See more menus image: Ciro’s Grill Thanksgiving dinner menu, November 26, 1959. University of Washington Libraries…
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…
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…
February 8, 2023
Bridging Cultures: Professor Takahiro Sasaki’s Visit to UW Libraries
In October 2022, the Tateuchi East Asia Library (EAL) welcomed Professor Takahiro Sasaki. Professor Sasaki is the immediate former Director of the Keio Institute of Oriental Classics (Shido Bunko) at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. He has been teaching and doing research at Shido Bunko for more than 20 years. The multi-day visit included a…
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