UW Libraries September Update
Welcome Huskies! It’s going to be a September to remember – with so many Dawg Daze events to choose from – students have many opportunities to meet new people, get acquainted with Libraries spaces and resources, and just have fun! See the full-line up here, including special events for first-generation and transfer students. The start of fall quarter is also the time for our annual Constitution Read-Aloud, a UW tradition. If you have never attended, this is the year! Sign-up now to reserve your spot.
News and Stories
Dawg Daze with UW Libraries! Explore our spaces, meet our staff and connect with other students throughout the week including tours, board game events, karaoke, events for transfer students and more! See all Libraries Dawg Daze events here, and find them in your UW Dawg Daze calendar!
Dean Neame Reappointed For Second Term Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Tricia Serio, has reappointed Simon Neame to serve a second five-year term as Dean of University Libraries and University Press. Read the announcement
Student Spotlight: Working in UW Libraries Preservation Services “One of the main things I learned during my time as the 2026 James Leland Dirks, Jr. Library Preservation Intern is that Preservation Services is a vital bridge between users and collection materials. Read the story by Michelle LaCrosse.
HEALWA: UW Libraries Helps Fill Critical Gap In Health Information for Washington Practitioners Facilitated by UW Libraries, HEALWA provides a vital service for healthcare providers across Washington State by ensuring affordable, anytime, online access to current, authoritative clinical information and educational resources. Read the story
Connecting Ancient Wisdom with the Modern World: Distinguished Lecture by Guru Ji Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy UW Libraries Global Engagement and partners co-hosted a distinguished lecture by Guru Ji Dr. Chandra Bhanu, an internationally renowned scholar, humanitarian, author, and spiritual leader. A global UW community gathered to hear Guru Ji’s lecture and to celebrate humanitarian fellowship and cultural exchange. See photos and event highlights.
When will Suzzallo Construction be Completed? Monthly updates are available from the project web site. The front scaffolding is off, windows are being repaired, and it all looks amazing!
Meet Us at the World Café: Community Dialogue as an Assessment Method for Library Decision Making – by UW Librarians Sena Crow and Cora Thomas As part of the UW Bothell and Cascadia College Campus Library’s goal to include student voices in decision making, two library staff members hosted a World Café-style workshop and invited students from their co-located campuses to share their thoughts on how library spaces can better meet their needs as students and community members. Their story is published in the latest issue of Alki: The Washington Library Association Journal
Featured Resource
NEW UW Libraries Search! Last month, UW Libraries launched the new Search platform, a permanent replacement of the previous version with an entirely new interface and upgraded features. Get familiar with the new page and features before that first research assignment! Learn about new features and benefits.
Learning Workshops and Office Hours
Author’s Alliance Fall Workshop Series for New Academic Authors (EXTERNAL PARTNER EVENT): UW Libraries encourages UW participation in this season-long series of workshops aimed at providing new authors with the legal and professional frameworks necessary to navigate the modern publishing landscape.
Topics and Dates:
- Copyright and Your Dissertation– SEPT 18
Managing and Maximizing Your Scholarly Impact – OCTOBER 13 - From Dissertation to Book: Navigating the Publication Process– NOV 17
- Research & Writing in the Age of AI: Legal and Practical Considerations – DEC 8
Recording Studio Office Hours – Every Thursday 10AM-11AM Recording Studio Office Hours provide beginner-friendly support for students, faculty and staff who have quick questions or need help getting unstuck with audio or video projects. Learn more/add to calendar
Community Events and Exhibits
Out of Scope: Unexpected Artifacts in Special Collections
LAST CHANCE!- Exhibit closed September 18th!
Save the Dates
First Wednesday Concerts – Starting October 7th
UW Libraries and the UW School of Music collaborate to bring the free First Wednesday Concert Series to the public each month. The series features School of Music students in approximately hour-long sets, strategically occurring during lunchtime in hopes of audience members attending during a break in their day.
Celebrating Suzzallo Library’s 100th Anniversary
Join us in celebrating Suzzallo Library’s 100th Anniversary throughout the 2026-2027 academic year! This post highlights planned activities.
UW Press Book Events
Friday, October 9: Earshot Jazz Festival Presents: “Jackson Street After Hours” Book Release with Paul de Barros & Sidney Hauser Big Little Band Come celebrate the rich history of Seattle jazz at Columbia City’s, Black and Tan Hall. This event features the second edition release of Paul de Barros’s Jackson Street Jazz After Hours, the definitive story of Seattle’s early jazz scene. Event information
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