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UW Libraries is hosting a wide variety of fun and informative events to introduce you to all of the amazing resources, programs and tools that can help you succeed your first year, and beyond! Explore our spaces, meet our staff and connect with other students throughout the week including tours, special events for first generation and transfer students, trivia games, karaoke, a film screening, gift card prizes and more! The following is a list of all Libraries Dawg Daze events….
UW Librarians share their journey of discovery to acquire new, historic materials for East Asia studies. Hyokyoung Yi, Interim Director of Tateuchi East Asia Library and Korea Studies Librarian Azusa Tanaka, Japan Studies Librarian Through the advancement of technology and the historically close relationship among East Asia countries, academic research within the field of East Asian Studies is becoming more and more interdisciplinary. UW research within East Asia studies includes comparative literature, migration/mobility and political and economic relationships, to name…
Free Digital Scholarship Open Hosting Platforms from UW Libraries TIPS FOR FACULTY AND INSTRUCTORS We are happy to explore options for sharing your research and scholarship with these tools, or working with you to incorporate them into your teaching! We can offer consultation and classroom instruction on considerations for open student work, Creative Commons and licensing your digital work, and best practices for data management and developing consistent descriptions for items included in your work. See specific contacts for all…
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…
Doug and Karen Forsyth are a curious and humble couple with a love for sailing, books, Ancient Greece and the UW Libraries. Karen earned her Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with an emphasis on Native American Culture and a Teaching Certificate in Primary Education at the UW in 1980. Doug is a ‘Double Dawg’, earning his Bachelor of Arts in History (1977) and Master of Business Administration (1981) both at the UW Seattle campus. Doug also recently earned a…
Annual UW Awards Honor Excellence Across UW Libraries UW Libraries’ 300+ employees represent a vital team across all UW campuses that together, provide essential services, programs and resources that benefit our university community and beyond. Their collective contributions bring forth new ideas, change and improvements that directly contribute to UW excellence. Each year, UW honors outstanding achievement through the Awards of Excellence program. In 2023 we are excited to recognize the amazing Librarians and staff in each category. Distinguished Librarian…
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…