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updated 8/31 We very much look forward to reopening Libraries spaces in the fall, and our teams are hard at work to make that happen. After being closed for nearly 18 months, there is A LOT happening behind the scenes at the UW Libraries- both remotely and on site to ensure the Libraries are ready to reopen this fall. Staffing and hiring: Like many public-facing service organizations, the pandemic caused a monumental reduction to Libraries human resources. In addition to…
News A Proper Send-Off for Vice Provost and Dean, Betsy Wilson: July 1st is the official last day for Libraries vice provost and dean, Betsy Wilson. On June 24, the Libraries hosted a virtual retirement celebration with Libraries staff, friends, family, and UW colleagues. You can view the celebration, farewell message, and behind-the-scenes highlights in our new blog. iSchool and Libraries Announce Partnership for Space Sharing and Collaboration: a new announcement outlining plans to renovate part of Allen Library South…
News New Dean Announced: On behalf of the office of the Provost, we are happy to announce that Simon Neame (currently the dean of Libraries at the University of Massachusetts Amherst) has been appointed the new dean of University Libraries. The appointment, pending approval by the UW Board of Regents, is set to begin Sept. 1. Read the official press release. UW Libraries’ Lauren Pressley and Denise Pan have been named co-interim deans until September 1. UW Libraries Equity, Diversity…
Congratulations, you’ve made it through the year! Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions for graduating students, people who are not studying during summer quarter, or whose student status may be changing in summer quarter. As most UW Libraries physical buildings remain closed due to COVID-19, all of the information here has been updated to reflect current operational changes. Can I access stuff over the summer if I’m not enrolled in classes? YES! Curbside “no-contact” pick-up service for…
To recognize Global Accessibility Awareness Day, May 20, 2021, we wanted to highlight some of the accessibility projects and improvements the University of Washington Libraries has made in the past year. From testing to training, we made a lot of progress in 2020. The pandemic has brought to light many accessibility issues that we can ameliorate. E-Resource Testing: The UW Libraries has completed a project to test 598 subscribed databases for basic accessibility. We tested the resources to see if…
updated 9/17/2021 What is a Peer Research Consultant? Peer Research Consultants (PRCs) are student employees who work through the Odegaard Writing and Research Center team to provide beginning-level library research help online. They contribute to student development through teaching, learning and training, including classroom visits and other student outreach activities. So, what can a Peer Research Consultant do for you and your students? Our spectacular Peer Research Consultants can help students: Decipher and understand assignment goals Focus a research topic…
This blog was updated on 5/14/21 with additional news and events! Want to get this update each month straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our blog>>>>>> Services Update Contactless pick-up hours at Allen North are expanding! Drop by on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am – 4pm weekly to grab your requests. Research Commons Extended Hours: Starting Monday, May 3rd, the Research Commons will extend reservation time limits from 2 to 3 hours. Individual Study Space @ the Research Commons…
Independent Study Space @ the Research Commons is open in a limited capacity! We are excited to welcome students back to a dedicated space for quiet, independent study on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to start. Reservations are required. Learn more. Planning updates: Our COVID Update page has all the latest information on Libraries reopening plans and online resources, including updates to Faculty Guidance for 2021, Student FAQ and more. Students: We want your input! Student input is important as we consider…
What to Know Before You Go: UW Libraries is excited to announce that Individual Study Space @ the Research Commons (on the ground floor of Alllen Library South) will officially open for spring quarter on Tuesday March 30th! – in a limited capacity to start – Tuesdays 9-5 and Wednesdays 1-5. As this is the first Libraries space to open, reduced hours/days will provide essential time for learning and observing how the space is working, and inform any adjustments that…
Views and Updates from the Library on the Learning Commons Project We are packing up our library. Yes, we are. In the hands of library workers, the books are journeying from their shelves, first to book carts, then to sometimes temporary and other times permanent locations for the duration of the Learning Commons construction. One of the books that we’ve already moved is Illuminations by Walter Benjamin, whose essay “Unpacking My Library” inspired the opening sentences of this post. Along with…