UW Libraries May Update
As you feel that temperature ticking up, the clock is ticking down toward the final week of spring quarter, and for graduating seniors, the last of your UW academic experience (please read our “Know Before You Go” post)?! Speaking of the student experience, the student success stories featured this month celebrate the amazing contributions of our student employees whose work at the Libraries, on campus and in our community is truly inspiring. Be sure check out drop-in help for digital projects, the 10th annual GIS Symposium, and free workshops like Leveraging Author Profiles & Altmetrics, Humanities Network Analysis. ALL researchers will want to know about the BTAA Open Access Publishing Agreement with Wiley, as well as new/updated LibGuides dedicated to evolving federally-funded research requirements. Need to cool off? Venture down to UW Libraries Special Collections (in the basement) for one of three fascinating curator-led exhibit talks. Enjoy the sun, Huskies!
News and Stories
2026-2027 Open Access Publishing Agreement with Wiley
The new agreement with Wiley allows UW authors to publish open access (OA) without individual article fees or publication charges during a specified time period. See important deadlines for article submission and acceptance in 2026-2027 in the the public announcement.
For Graduates
Know Before You Go: A message for graduating students – learn how to maintain access to UW Libraries, Alumni benefits, and what to do if you accidentally took that book home to a place far, far away from here.
Celebrating Student Achievement
- UW Libraries Celebrates Husky 100 Student Employees Established in 2015, the Husky 100 recognizes 100 outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional students each year from all three UW campuses who are making the most of their time at the UW. Congratulations to Leo Freedman and Junseo Park, two UW Libraries employees and soon-to-be ‘26 graduates who were part of this distinguished cohort honored this year.
- 2026 UW Libraries Scholarship Recipients As one of the largest employers of student workers on campus, our student employees are essential to Libraries’ operations – while they literally keep the doors open, lights on and books on shelves, they are also peer mentors, writers, designers, engineers, technicians and instructors! UW Libraries’ student employees are truly amazing, and this year’s scholarship class exemplifies the dedication, creativity and joy that our students bring to their jobs every day.
“The job has shaped my confidence, not only in a professional sense but has helped me bloom into an independent, excited, and curious individual. As I move closer to my graduation in spring 2026, I know that the community I have been a part of in the Libraries will help me succeed.”– Cole
Read more student experience perspectives
Seen and Heard
Sharing Shakespeare (April 2026 Perspectives)
What makes a three-volume, nineteenth-century Shakespeare set unique from other, similar collections? UW Libraries and UW School of Drama consider the possibilities of a recent gift to the Libraries.
Haiku Has a Moment at UW Bothell and Cascadia College Library
Last month, in celebration of National Poetry Month, students had the opportunity to attend a Spring haiku workshop with NW poet and instructor, Michael Dylan Welch to learn about the art of writing Haiku poems with the option to perform them in an “open mic” format. The workshop was so popular, the Library staff decided to keep a “classic” typewriter out for students to continue writing and posting their Haikus “IRL”, as they say.
Book Club of Washington profile on Julie Tanaka:
From Math to Classics to History to Library and Information Science, from professor to librarian to curator to administrator – working in locations across the country, Associate Dean for Distinctive Collections, Julie Tanaka’ career journey has been full of learning and discoveries along the way.
CALMA Round Table : Practical Perspectives on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Library, Archives, and Museum Careers
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rewriting many professions, including libraries, archives, and museums (LAMs). Students looking to study or enter into these fields are now faced with an unprecedented technological juggernaut, raising concerns, skepticism, and excitement. During a recent pane, experts Ben Lee, and UW Libraries’ Richard Lewis, and Crystal Yragui explored this topic, introducing students to a range of perspectives, both practical and critical, on how AI is being implemented in LAMs and what to expect and plan for when pursuing LAM careers. The event was a collaboration between CALMA, the UW Textual Studies Program, UW Libraries, and co-organized by Geoffrey Turnovsky, Julie Tanaka, and Lane Eagles.
If you missed this event, you can view the panel online.
Featured Resources
Public Access Policies for Federally Funded Research
Following recent federal requirements that researchers provide public access to research products, the Office of Research and the UW Libraries partnered to provide a set of ‘go-to’ resources to support researchers’ compliance with the new policies including specific guidance on National Institute of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF) policies.
Public Access Policies for Federally Funded Research: Home This LibGuide serves as a landing page that directs researchers towards specific federal agency requirements, background, and insights.
Learning Workshops and Office Hours
Friday, May 15 – Humanities Network Analysis This workshop will explore foundational techniques in humanities network analysis: the study of links and connections between people, books, events, artworks, and more. You’ll learn how to…Collect, maintain and analyze network data; create network visualizations and more!
Wednesday, May 20 – Citations and Beyond: Leveraging Author Profiles & Altmetrics for Greater Engagement Learn how author profiles help showcase your publications and how altmetrics provide real-time insights into the broader reach of your work through using tools like ORCID, Dimensions author profiles, and the Altmetric Bookmarklet.
Thursday, May 21- UW Three Minute Thesis Competition See University of Washington graduate students vie for cash prizes by presenting their impact-themed capstone or research projects in 3 minutes and using only 1 slide! Audience registration: 2026 UW Three Minute Thesis Competition!
Wednesday, May 27- SPECIAL EVENT: UW Libraries GIS Symposium The GIS Symposium highlights and celebrates the transformational role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and data visualization technologies at the UW and beyond. Connect with others working on GIS research, learn about GIS projects going on around campus and GIS-related resources available to the UW community.
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026- Digital Scholarship Project Help Office Hours Get help with your digital projects! Examples include support for digital publishing, building digital exhibits, and more! We can help you find the right tools, resources and instruction whether you’re just getting started, or are working on an on-going project. Available only to current UW faculty, students, and staff.
Community Events
Wednesday, May 6, 12:30 – 1:30pm First Wednesday Concert; Allen Library (ALB) Students of the UW School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series co-hosted by UW Music and UW Libraries.
Thursday, May 14, 4pm – 5:30pm – OPENING DAY: The Deep Time of Korean Literature Korean literature has evolved over five thousand years, shaped by nature, history, and everyday life. Sensibilities rooted in wind, water, and the cycle of life and death continue to resonate in stories today. This exhibition traces that enduring flow—from Samguk Yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms) and traditional beliefs to contemporary culture—showing how the past lives on in modern Korean literature. These layered histories form a living tradition that continues to grow and speak to the present. Exhibit runs through July 26, 2026.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. EXHIBIT TALK: Out of Scope: Digital Collections in Special Collections Join Digital Collections Curator, Ann Lally, who will discuss some of the digital collections in Special Collections and what is required to make them accessible into the future.
- SAVE THE DATE for future curator talks in the series:
- Tuesday June 2nd– EXHIBIT TALK: Out of Scope: Ethnographic Recordings in Special Collections
- Tuesday, Jul 7 – EXHIBIT TALK: Out of Scope: Labor History in Special Collections
Exhibits
NEW! Celebrate Earth Day: The Beauty in Our Backyards
Created by staff members of the UW Libraries, this image-rich exhibit features beautiful photos of natural places on the UW campus, the greater Seattle area, and beyond. Through May 15, 2026, Allen Library North Lobby
Federal Agencies: History & Highlights
Spring Quarter 2026 features departments and agencies focused on science and technology. Through June 13, 2026, Ground floor, Suzzallo Library
Out of Scope: Unexpected Artifacts in Special Collections
Learn how archivists define the scope of their collections, and see some of the fascinating, unexpected artifacts have made their way into Special Collections! Read more about the exhibit and check the calendar for curator talks and tours. Through Sep 18, 2026 Location: Allen Library (ALB), Special Collections (Basement level)
The Mountain is Out!
Through Friday, Aug 28, 2026, Allen Library (ALB), Special Collections (Basement level)
Allen North Mezzanine Displays:
- Call of the Camas and the accompanying guide – Through May 15
- Let’s All Go to the Tolo! A Look Back at UW Dances – Starts May 20 through June 19
UW Press Book Talks
Thursday, May 14th, 5 – 6:30 p.m – Barnes & Noble University District Presents: David B. Williams and Jennifer Ott discussing “Seattle’s Locks and Ship Canal”
Join us for a fascinating presentation on Seattle history by two authors who bring the past alive. In their new book Seattle’s Locks and Ship Canal: A History and Guide, David B. Williams and Jennifer Ott chart the vision that drove the canal’s creation and the dramatic changes it brought to the city’s economy, neighborhoods, and natural environment. Along the way, they highlight the political struggles, industrial ambitions, and ecological consequences that shaped one of Seattle’s defining projects.
UW Press hosts events throughout the month. View the full UW Press calendar.