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Updated 7/27 UW Libraries’ summer programs are a great way to build skills in between quarters. We offer a wide range of workshops for a variety of interests and experience levels including our Open Scholarship Summer Series, Graduate Student Research Institute, Research Data Management Workshop and more!  Plus, some amazing summer reads, book clubs and more. Stay cool and enjoy the summer, huskies!  Operations  Fall quarter hours will be confirmed and posted mid-late August.  See  Libraries hours through August.  “Shelf…

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Good luck on finals, Huskies–and remember that UW Libraries has many resources to help you succeed! Congratulations to all of the #uwgrad22 graduates and all those who will be celebrating commencement this month. Please read the operations updates below for important information on Library closures and Library-wide system updates! Operations Looking for an institutional data-sharing option? Don’t Miss our Demo on Dryad Digital Repository on June 7th! With the increasing requirements for research data sharing and publication, there has been…

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Co-authored by the UW Libraries Accessibility Working Group Digital resources and services have become an integral part of library functions. While this increases access for many, it can present new barriers for some users with disabilities. To recognize Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re sharing more about accessibility audits to help increase digital access and inclusion at the UW Libraries and Press. Projects involving accessibility audits are becoming increasingly common at the UW Libraries and University Press and help ensure we’re…

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This month’s update is packed with events and important news about summer operations.  Undergraduates— there’s still time to apply for the UW Libraries Undergraduate Research Award for a chance to win up to $1,000! Existing or potential grad students— don’t miss the very helpful workshop on Finding Funding For Graduate School!  Operations Hours:  End-of-quarter and summer hours (modified for finals) are posted on the Libraries operations page.  June 13th Closure/Catalog and Search System Down: All UW Library locations on all…

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Happy Spring! Whether you are a new or returning Husky, UW Libraries Faculty Guide  and Student FAQ (both updated for spring quarter)  provide a “one stop shop” of helpful links and important information to help you navigate and make the most of UW Libraries vast resources. And don’t forget to apply (or encourage your students to apply) for the 2022 UW Libraries Undergraduate Research Award !>>>>> Operations Hours:  Spring quarter hours are the same as winter, see Libraries Hours. Any…

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Spring is right around the corner, Huskies!  As you prepare for finals, don’t forget to check out our finals week resources , learn all about Open Education Week events March 7-11, AND remember that you still have plenty of time to enter the  #IHeartUWLibraries Student Video Contest for a chance to win up to $1,500 — submissions are due March 27th!  Operations Hours –  Odegaard Library will extend evening and weekend hours for end-of-quarter and finals week– see the schedule. …

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Welcome back to campus, Huskies (again)! 🙂  In honor of Black History Month, please check out our featured monthly resource Black Thought & Culture, an incredible digital archive that pays tribute to the nonfiction work of notable African American writers.    February marks the return of the popular  #IHeartUWLibraries Student Video Contest!   Don’t miss the popular Finding Funding for Graduate School workshop and the return of Tadoku – Japanese Reading Group.  Read on for more details on these and many…

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Happy New Year, Huskies! We are happy to welcome our UW Community back from break! At this time, the Libraries plans to proceed with planned, expanded  hours for winter quarter as noted below and on our website; however, these plans are subject to change pending the evolving public health status, new protocols and/or staff availability. Rescheduled: Our first Wednesday concert series for January (in Allen Library lobby) has been rescheduled to Wednesday,  January 19th. See calendar for information. Services  …

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Welcome to winter quarter Huskies! UW Libraries is so excited to encourage new and returning students to learn how we can help you succeed at UW.  If this is your first quarter at UW, or you just want to learn more about the Libraries, we’ve got you covered with these events and resources listed below. Events are held in partnership with UW First-Year Programs’ Winter Welcome and are also listed on the main UW Libraries calendar.  To get the latest…

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Don’t miss out on important Library news and updates: Get the UW Libraries monthly news directly to your inbox– Sign up for our blog.>>> Finals are just around the corner – be sure to check out UW Libraries Top Ten Tips for Finals Week and read our latest services updates below for new finals week hours and winter break operations.  Services   New hours for winter quarter! Libraries will expand hours nights and weekends for some libraries. Check out the…