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Holiday Meals: Vintage Inspiration Even if you’re not on turkey and/or Tofurkey “duty”, you’ll be amused by the variety of holiday offerings (and prices!) from different eras in the UW Libraries Special Collections Historical Menu Collection! Molded cranberries anyone?? See more menus image: Ciro’s Grill Thanksgiving dinner menu, November 26, 1959. University of Washington Libraries Special Collections It is hard to believe that we are about halfway through the first quarter! Finals may seem far off, but it’s never too…
updated 10/2/23 Welcome, Huskies! Whether this is your first year or twenty-first year, welcome back to UW and UW Libraries! We hope you enjoyed all of the amazing Libraries Dawg Daze events — and if you missed them, be sure to check out our student guides for helpful links all year long! There is a lot going on this month – our annual US Constitution Read-Aloud, Podcasting workshops, Open Access Week, Tarot Card lessons (in conjunction with our newest exhibit…
A new role for UW Libraries and interim positions for Tateuchi East Asia Library *Post updated August 14, 2023 The UW Libraries has established a new position of Director, Global Engagement for UW Libraries. This position is responsible for international stakeholder engagement, helping to guide sponsored projects that increase the outreach and engagement efforts of the UW Libraries. This position reports to the Dean of Libraries and will work closely with colleagues across the libraries and UW including international studies…
Featured Resource Global Think Tanks! In Global Think Tanks, you’ll find data-rich reports from more than 24,000 policy organizations, IGOs, and NGOs. Brought to you by UW Libraries, Global Think Tanks has coverage of 160 countries in multiple languages and is a perfect tool for local and global policy research, including unique content from the Global South. Operations Updates Temporary Closures: Items from these libraries can still be requested online for delivery/pick up at other campus locations. Subject-specific research help and…
We know there are so many things to think about at the end of the year, so we’ll keep this short! Above all, we want to extend congratulations to all graduating students — well done!! UW Libraries are proud to have been part of your UW journey, and we hope that you will stay connected with us through your UW Alumni benefits with Library access. For returning students, don’t miss a preview of the new Open Scholarship Commons and more…
UW Libraries are continually working to improve accessibility for our users. In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day coming up on May 18th, we are happy to share some exciting news! Over the past few years, one of our priority goals has been to outfit at least 10% of the computer workstations at every UW Seattle library branch with height adjustable tables. We are pleased to announce that we have reached that goal — over 70 of our computer workstations…
NEW! The Economist.com is now available from UW Libraries, adding to the free access to major global news publications you have as a UW student. From news to commentary and analysis on politics, finance, and business, The Economist provides insightful coverage on international drivers of change. The UW Libraries subscription includes full access to daily charts, interactive content, and special reports The countdown clock to graduation has likely started for many Huskies, and finals are approaching. Be sure to bookmark…
Happy spring, Huskies! If you are on campus with friends or family this month enjoying the cherry blossoms, don’t miss a chance to see our newest exhibits in the Libraries. Undergrads – your research project could be worth $1,000 with the Libraries’ Undergrad Research Award! Save-the-date for storytime, workshops and special film screenings in partnership with the UW Taiwan Studies Arts & Culture Program and our Tateuchi East Asia library. Our sincere thanks in advance to all who choose to…
UW Libraries’ student employees are at the heart of what we do. Almost every aspect of Library operations rely on support from student employees working in libraries across all UW campuses. They help users find resources and other essential tasks, but they also take on leadership roles, advance community education, act as mentors and teach valuable skills to others. Since 1992, UW Libraries has recognized the achievements of our outstanding student employees through an annual scholarship award, generously sponsored by…
The end of winter quarter is here, and spring is right around the corner (spring quarter hours now posted)! Be sure to brush up on our Top Ten Tips for Finals, and don’t forget to take a study break — visit one of the fascinating exhibits or “chill out” with a 90s trivia contest (Happy Birthday, Foster Library!). And remember, if you need library help – ASK US online help is here for you 24/7! News/Stories Faculty / Instructors –…