UW Libraries October Update
Welcome, Huskies! The start of fall quarter is a great time to review and get to know all of the services and resources UW Libraries has to offer! Check out the Libraries Student Guide and a welcome message from the Dean of UW Libraries. Save-the-date for Open Access Week (October 19-25) with a packed schedule of free learning events and workshops open to all. If you are planning on publishing in a journal, be sure to read about UW Libraries newest resource, the Open Journal Finder, as well as other featured resources like the BIG Ten Academic Alliance GeoPortal!
Enjoy the pumpkin-spiced fall days ahead and remember — if you’re not sure where to find something, or how to start your research, UW Libraries is here to help 24/7 – just ASK US!
Whether you are a new or returning student, having the UW Libraries Student Guide at your fingertips will help you find tips and information quickly, saving you time and stress. Learn about all of the UW Libraries locations, free monthly events and workshops, student programs, unique spaces, student awards and more. Bookmark it.
News and Stories
Welcome to UW Libraries – A Message from the Dean
Suzzallo Library: 100th Anniversary
Join us in celebrating Suzzallo Library’s 100th Anniversary! Learn about the history and architecture of this iconic campus landmark and find out about events, exhibits and activities happening throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. Send your well wishes and memories to our 100th community message board! Take a tour! Complete the trivia scavenger hunt, or attend a “First Wednesday” music concert. There are many ways to join in the fun and celebrations- starting this month! View 100th information page.
Student Spotlights
New stories that showcase students learning and working with UW Libraries and Preservation Services
- Conservation Spotlight: Restoring a 16th Century Text
- Learning About: Indigenous Research Methodologies
Nominate A Librarian for UW Awards of Excellence!
For more than 50 years, the UW’s Awards of Excellence have celebrated outstanding faculty, staff, students and alumni whose achievements exemplify the University’s mission. How has a UW librarian made a difference in your teaching, learning and research? Help recognize the impact of your librarians by nominating them for The Distinguished Librarian Award presented annually by the University of Washington’s Awards of Excellence. Nominations are due November 30, 2026. See criteria and form.
Featured Resources
Find Open Access Journals Where UW Authors Publish Cost-Free
Are you looking for journals without article processing fees (APCs)? UW Libraries’ Open Journal Finder is a database of open access (OA) publications that waive APCs for UW authors. Search by journal title, topic, and more. Find it at the top of our APC help page. Additional publishers that discount—but don’t eliminate—APCs for UW authors are included in the publisher list below the Open Journal Finder. Additional Information
Faculty Tip — Help Save Your Students Money!
If you plan to use e-books in your courses, please notify UW Libraries via this form which is also now linked to MyUW and in email messages from University Book Store. Working with UW Libraries ensures proper licensing for cost-saving materials that directly benefit your students.
BTAA Geoportal
Did You Know? UW users have access to one of the largest academic geospatial collections of its kind curated by Big Ten librarians and GIS specialists. Find public datasets, scanned maps, aerial imagery and other geospatial resources. The 2026 redesign introduces a modern interface with location-based search, autocomplete suggestions, and improved tools for narrowing results. There are also a range of teaching tools and other resources that help users cite, use and share GIS data.
Learning Workshops and Office Hours
Open Access Week: October 19-25
Open Access Week is a yearly, global event that brings communities together to “take action, and raise awareness around the importance of community control of knowledge sharing systems.”
UW Libraries hosts a range of events during Open Access Week to highlight both the global issues that impact scholarly communication and specific resources provided by the Libraries to support the increased use of models, tools and practices that expand open access to research, information and knowledge.
UW Libraries OA Week events include:
- Navigating NIH Data Management and Sharing Grant Requirements
- Navigating NIH Data Management and Sharing Grant Requirements
- Publishing on the Cheap- Online and In-Person
- Navigating Scholarly Publishing and Sharing your Work
- Storytelling and Mapping with Humap
- Open Access and Your Thesis or Dissertation
- Getting Started with Podcast Mixing
- Recording Studio Open House
- OER 101: Find, Create and Adapt Free Course Materials
- The Cost of Knowledge: What AI Takes, What It Gives Back
Starting Oct. 30: Storytelling Fellows For UW Graduate Students, Faculty and Staff This online course will guide you in the creation of your own podcast in a variety of forms- interviews, investigative reporting, panel discussions, fiction, the possibilities are endless. Registration closes October 23, 2025. Course Information and Sign-Up form
Tues. Oct. 13: [External Event] Managing and Maximizing Your Scholarly , part of the Author’s Alliance Fall Workshop Series for New Academic Authors
Wed. Oct 14: How to Prepare and Test Your Thesis or Dissertation for Accessibility when authoring in Google Docs
Every Thursday 10AM-11AM: Recording Studio Office Hours – 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
[EXHIBIT] “Behind the Name of the Library: Henry Suzzallo and His Croatian Roots”
Tuesday, October 13, Allen Library North Lobby. Join us for a special event opening of the exhibit that will include remarks by visiting Croatian dignitaries, traditional Croatian music and folk dance. The exhibit is curated by Branka Bezić Filipović (former head of the Croatian Heritage Foundation in Split, Croatia) drawing on materials held in Croatian archives and the University of Washington’s Department of Special Collections.
Tateuchi East Asia Library’s 90th Anniversary Exhibits
Tateuchi East Asia Library’s 90th Anniversary Exhibits
Treasures of the Tateuchi East Asia Library: Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future– on through Friday, Jun 11, 2027 – In celebration of the Tateuchi East Asia Library’s 90th Anniversary in 2027, this exhibition showcases remarkable treasures from TEAL’s collections, including rare books, manuscripts, maps, woodblocks, musical scores, and newly acquired materials. Discover the rich histories and cultures of East Asia and the story of TEAL’s nearly nine decades of collecting and preserving knowledge.
UW Faculty Scholarship on East Asia: Through the Decades – on through Friday, Jun 11, 2027 – This display celebrates more than a century of UW faculty scholarship on East Asia. From history and politics to literature and language, social and cultural studies, and beyond, these works reflect the remarkable breadth and depth of research by UW scholars.
UW Press
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
Tuesday, October 13: Folio Presents “Lunch at the Shop”: An Evening with Peter Miller and Michela Tartaglia Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum invites you to rethink your approach to lunch with Lunch at the Shop: The Art and Practice of the Midday Meal. Join us for an evening of reading and conversation with authors Peter Miller and Michela Tartaglia.
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