This (distanced and strange and smoky) summer has been busy at the UW Tacoma Library. We’ve published regularly and frequently on our blog about all our work, but want to collate all our activities here, in case you missed a post! Most of all: we remain committed to working with students, faculty and staff, during Read More…
Category: Research Help
UW Tacoma Library FAQ’s for Fall 2020
We recognize that this is a challenging time for everyone, and that you may be juggling school, work, and family obligations. We will do what we can under the circumstances to support your learning and growth. This FAQ provides answers to common questions about the UW Tacoma Library to help students through the Fall quarter. Read More…
New Zoom Drop-In Hours!
We want to help in a way that is convenient for you. We recognize that you are busy, that you are juggling school and work and family, and that sometimes you just need some flexibility in the ways you can get help. We want to introduce a new way to reach us! Newly added Read More…
Research Data Management Planning Workshop
Do you create or use data in your research? Looking for tips and tools to better help you manage your research data, and preserve it for long-term use? From May 18-21 the UW Libraries is offering Research Data Management Planning, an asynchronous online workshop for UW community members engaged in research with data. Topics will Read More…
Textbooks and Course Reserves Spring 2020
We understand that working remotely is new to many of you, and we want to let you know that the UW Tacoma Library is here to support you. One question that we have received numerous times concerns the Textbook Program. We are continuing the Textbook Program to the best of our abilities! Please read on Read More…
Remote library services
No physical books are currently available for checkout. The library does not plan to collect fines accrued because of the Covid-19 closure. Please keep your items until the library is open, regardless of the due date. Working from home? We know you still have to get things done, even if you can’t make it to Read More…
Ancestry.com available through the library
Did you know you can research your family through a popular genealogy website through the UWT library? To get to this resource, visit the library homepage and click “Article Databases,” as shown below. This will open an alphabetical list of our databases. Scroll down or type in the search box to find Ancestry. This database Read More…
Test Prep Materials online and at your library
Are you studying for a test to get into grad school? We have resources for you! The UW Tacoma library has curated a collection of test prep materials, including the GRE (grad school), GMAT (business), LSAT (law), MCAT (medical), FSOT (foreign service), and tests for teacher certification (WEST). Additionally, there are online resources and Read More…
UW Tacoma Library and COVID19 Updates
We wanted to share with you a new webpage that contains all relevant information related to the UW Tacoma Library’s current operations and response to the COVID-19 outbreak including updates to operations and access to services. This page also contains helpful links and aggregate information about services across the campus that may be affected by Read More…
Working from home? We can help!
Sometimes you still have to get things done, even when you can’t make it in to campus. Fortunately we’ve got you covered! The Library can get you the help you need from anywhere with an internet connection. Get remote research help Last minute citation question? Wanting a little bit of help with research? Need to Read More…