Trauma is a pervasive experience that can profoundly impact individuals across various aspects of their lives, including their academic journey. Recognizing the prevalence and effects of trauma is essential for creating a supportive environment for students in higher education. To address this critical issue, we are excited to introduce our new library guide, “Understanding Trauma,” Read More…
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UWT Library Lab: Spring Edition!
Spring Schedule Haven’t had a chance to stop by the UWT Library Lab yet this academic year? Fret not! We’ll return to the Y lobby beginning Monday, March 25, and be there every Monday afterward through May 20. Has anything changed? As always, the UWT Library Lab will run from 11 am – 1 pm. Read More…
Introduction to Zotero Workshops – April 15, 24 & 30
Ready to make your life a bit easier?! This April, the UW Tacoma Library will host three Introduction to Zotero Workshops to help those who wish to streamline their citation process. Workshops will be held on Monday, April 15; Wednesday, April 24 & Tuesday, April 30, during Husky hour (12:30-1:30) in Tioga Library Building (TLB) Read More…
Spring Quarter 2024 Student FAQs
The UW Tacoma Library is student-centered and we are committed to providing a high-quality Husky Experience for every student, where you can collaborate and make connections and get the resources you need. Below are a number of FAQs that we hope will guide you through our services. We appreciate your efforts to keep our community Read More…
Real Lit Reads Icarus – Register now!
To register for Spring Quarter 2024: Sign Up Here! In collaboration with the Center for Equity and Inclusion, the UW Tacoma Library is elated to announce that our award-winning social justice book club, Real Lit[erature], will be reading Icarus by K. Ancrum for Spring Quarter 2024! In keeping with the diverse genres we’ve explored so Read More…
Have you heard about OverDrive?
Attention to all fellow readers – bookworms and book dragons alike! Did you know you have access to OverDrive through UW Library? OverDrive is an online platform for ebooks and audiobooks of popular fiction and nonfiction titles. Currently, the UW collection holds over 3000 titles and is constantly growing. UW Tacoma librarians recently added 34 Read More…
Tax Season 2024: Find Help and Resources
Filing taxes often feels like an overly complex and stressful process, but you don’t have to go through it alone! There are several options available to get free in-person and virtual help and/or obtain all the necessary forms and instructions. In-Person Assistance If you meet the following criteria, you likely qualify for free in-person tax Read More…
Navigating Trauma in the Library: Understanding its Impact on Student Success in Higher Education
This blog post is an exploration on the impact of trauma and provides UWT Library resources to help support you through your learning. Trauma, whether stemming from singular traumatic events or prolonged exposure to adverse experiences, can profoundly impact an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being, thereby qualifying as a disability under certain frameworks. Through Read More…
New Year, Same UWT Library Lab!
A new year may be upon us, but the UWT Library Lab continues! Has anything changed? The UWT Library Lab still brings library staff to you at the UWT YMCA, but will instead run every Monday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm in January, February and the first week of March, not including Martin Luther Read More…
Tabletop Game Nights in the Library with Tabletop Games Club
Tabletop Games Cub in partnership with the UWT Library and CEI presents Tabletop Game Nights. Join us on Monday nights for tabletop, trading card, and board games of all kinds. Take a breather from the hustle of the first day of the week and sit down with friends for fun and games. Additionally, those interested Read More…