Did you know that Tacoma has its own roller derby team? The Dockyard Derby Dames were founded in 2005 and have evolved from a small group of skaters to a highly competitive league. They are a team of individuals whose lives off the track find themselves in classrooms teaching, in hospitals taking care of the Read More…
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Real Lit Reads: The Map of Salt and Stars, by Zeyn Joukhadar
To register for Spring Quarter 2023: Sign Up Here! Join us Spring Quarter 2023 for our 17th Real Lit read — The Map of Salt and Stars, by Zeyn Joukhadar! “This “beguiling” (Seattle Times) and stunning novel begins in the summer of 2011. Nour has just lost her father to cancer, and her mother moves Read More…
Fresh Batch of New Books on Display in SNO
The latest batch of books have arrived at the UW Tacoma library. These books cover a wide range of fascinating topics and perspectives, from relearning how to make lasting connections, to why conspiracy theories can be so powerfully appealing, to the long-term benefits of reading aloud to children. All books on display are available Read More…
Craft for a Cause
Are you looking for ways to show-up for others, to be the change you want to see in the world, or want a quiet way to make your voice heard – try Craftivism! Craftivism is a form of activism that incorporates craft elements like knit bombing, political cross stitch, or even making masks during the Read More…
Real Lit Winter Quarter 2023: May The Best Man Win
To register for Winter Quarter 2023: Sign Up Here! What is Real Lit? An award-winning social justice book club at UW Tacoma, that meets 100% remotely! The UW Tacoma Library, in collaboration with the Center for Equity and Inclusion, is pleased to announce that Real Lit[erature], will continue Winter Quarter 2023! We meet remotely via Read More…
Jumpstart Your Research: Search Like a Librarian
You’ve started your research and maybe found a few sources, but you’d like to take your skills up to the next level and discover more relevant scholarship…we have the workshop for you! Learn how the experts get the most out of their database searches and use citation networks to enhance their research process. During this Read More…
Jumpstart Your Research: Searching and Evaluating in Context
Whether you have a research paper due this quarter or just want to learn more about your area of study, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the wealth of different resources available through the UW Libraries. Join us to learn where to start your search process and how to determine and locate the information you Read More…
Real Lit Reads A Song Below Water! Register Now for Fall 2022!
Build community, reduce isolation and enhance campus education by joining a peer-based book club! The UW Tacoma Library, in collaboration with the Center for Equity and Inclusion, is pleased to announce that its award-winning social justice book club, Real Lit[erature], will meet remotely in Fall Quarter 2022! The goals of Real Lit have always been Read More…
Jumpstart Your Research: Introduction to Zotero
Tired of creating citations? Feeling like your research needs some organization? Join us for an introduction to Zotero, an open source citation manager that helps you organize, manage, and collect resources for research. During this hands-on workshop you will: Learn about the different functionalities of Zotero Download the free software and practice using it Explore Read More…
Jumpstart Your Research! Fall Library Workshops
The UW Tacoma Library is offering a series of drop-in workshops throughout Fall quarter designed to introduce essential research skills, tools, and software. Whatever your program or major, these sessions will set you up for success with time-saving tips and time-tested research strategies! We encourage faculty to consider offering students class credit in order to Read More…