Despite being a former English major, I always found myself floundering when it came to conversations on literary time periods as generally accepted and referenced by people within the discipline. Now, working as a Reference Specialist (though the queries sent my way go far beyond the scope of English literature), I wanted to work on Read More…
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Beyond the Land Acknowledgement
real lit land acknowledgement by UW Tacoma Library This project was created as a result of conversations following the practice of reading a land acknowledgement at the beginning of Real Lit[erature] book club meetings. In the wake of these acknowledgements, there was a continual sense of a conversation started but never finished. Our group wanted Read More…
Check out the New Sensory Friendly Study Space in TLB!
Come check out the new Sensory Friendly Space in the Tioga Library Building! Open during Fall Term Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4 pm on the first floor in room 115. The room includes: Fluorescent light covers Noise-reduction headphones Weighted lap blankets Dimmable desk lamps Fidget manipulatives/toys Floor cushions Bean bag Wobble chair Yoga ball chair Read More…
Winter 2024 UW Tacoma Publications
The library is excited to share the scholarly work of our community with campus through Digital Commons, author profiles, and the Library blog. The list below includes all known books, book chapters, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles that were first published (including online) between January 1st – March 20th, 2024. An unlocked symbolappears beside all Read More…
New Children’s Books on Body Neutrality!
The UW Tacoma Library has new Children’s books! You can find them on display in the Children’s section of the Tioga Library Building this summer. This growing collection of selected and curated titles funded by the Belinda Louie Endowment speak to the way we exist in bodies. These books build a foundation for understanding Read More…
Real Lit Reads Love After the End: An Anthology, edited by Joshua Whitehead!
To register for Summer Quarter 2023: Sign Up Here! 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 be reading Love After the End: An Anthology, edited by Joshua Whitehead, for Summer Quarter 2023! “This exciting and groundbreaking Read More…
Get Lost
It’s that time of year when the gear gets packed, the hiking boots come out, and the tents sit in sun speckled shade. We flock to forests and campgrounds embracing the wild that was closed off to us in winter – almost a desperation to say hello to an old friend. At least that’s Read More…
Student FAQs Spring Quarter 2023
On behalf of the entire UW Tacoma Library staff, welcome back for the Spring 2023 Quarter. We appreciate your efforts to keep our community safe by staying up-to-date on University health and safety protocols. All students and personnel are required to be vaccinated, with up-to-date boosters strongly recommended. While face coverings are no longer required, Read More…
Winter Quarter 2023 Research Help
The research help desk has now moved to the first floor of the Tioga Library Building (TLB1)! You can find us right next to the circulation desk. Here are some things we want you to know about research help. Our hours: Research help is open Monday/Tuesday 10:00AM to 4:00PM, Wednesday/Thursday 11:00AM to 4:00PM, and Friday Read More…
Spring and Summer 2022 Scholarly Publications & Research Awards
The library is excited to share the scholarly work of our community with campus through Digital Commons, author profiles, and the Library blog. The list below includes all known books, book chapters, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles that were first published (including online) between March 28 – September 27, 2022, as well as a list Read More…