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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 7, 2023
Student-centered design is key to successful undergraduate library programs
UW Libraries tutorial featured as a best practice in new ACRL book Authors: UW Libraries Student Success Team – Amanda Hornby, Emilie Vrbancic, Linda Whang As librarians, we are always looking for ways to improve services and resources for our users. One of the ways we do this is by partnering with others to get…
March 22, 2022
A Library Lifeline for Underserved Communities
How regional medical libraries increase access to health information for those who need it most With the ubiquity of online resources, you may not realize the role that libraries (UW Health Sciences Library in particular) play in connecting healthcare professionals with critical medical and health information. Access to accurate, evidence-based health information is particularly challenging…
February 18, 2022
Libraries in the Classroom: Training Tomorrow’s Library & Information Science Leaders
The UW Information School’s (iSchool) Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program, like many other programs, often integrates active practitioner experiences into learning. UW Libraries are a natural partner on campus, and proximity and local context create many opportunities for collaboration. At the same time, the teaching experience benefits UW Libraries by providing valuable…
February 1, 2022
In the Classroom with UW Libraries: Arts and Humanities
Picture yourself in class (or a Zoom room), being led through an immersive imagination exercise, using sense memory to explore questions related to the history and context of a particular object or place. Your instructor is an expert in history, humanities, information science and archiving. Your instructor is a UW Librarian! While we may typically…
December 1, 2021
December Update
Don’t miss out on important Library news and updates: Get the UW Libraries monthly news directly to your inbox– Sign up for our blog.>>> Finals are just around the corner – be sure to check out UW Libraries Top Ten Tips for Finals Week and read our latest services updates below for new finals week…
October 19, 2021
When will UW Libraries expand hours?
We hear you. Our entire UW community is working hard to return to operations that look and feel more like pre-COVID times, including expanding evening and weekend hours for the Libraries; but this will take some additional time, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work collectively to increase services and hours. Increasing…
August 6, 2021
UW Libraries 2021 High School Internship Program
The UW Libraries High School Internship Program is a fun, project-based program for students thinking about college and is one of the only paid internships of its kind in US academic libraries. Students learn how to use various tools to produce digital storytelling, mapping, and information science projects. They leave the program with a portfolio…
August 5, 2021
August Update
Last updated 8/9 Services Updates Special Collections and Seattle branch Libraries will open September 29th. Special Collections: Access will be by appointment only Monday-Friday 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM during fall quarter for both UW affiliates and the public. Special Collections staff are available to answer research questions via ASK US and the online question…
May 18, 2021
Peer Learning in the Libraries: Piloting the Peer Educator Program
updated 9/17/2021 What is a Peer Research Consultant? Peer Research Consultants (PRCs) are student employees who work through the Odegaard Writing and Research Center team to provide beginning-level library research help online. They contribute to student development through teaching, learning and training, including classroom visits and other student outreach activities. So, what can a Peer…
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