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The UW Libraries has been assessing third-party subscription resources for accessibility for three years. These resources are the journal websites or database interfaces that researchers use to find information after being linked from the library catalog. It has been an enormous learning experience for all of us. We first had to become familiar with accessibility standards for the web and how to test products against those standards. At first, we wanted to determine which of our subscription products were inaccessible….
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…
In support of the UW Libraries Strategic Plan goal to Advance Research for the Public Good, the UW Libraries invested in a number of new open access agreements that will expand open access publishing for UW authors and strengthen the infrastructure for open scholarship. Article Publishing Agreements These agreements, sometimes referred to as “Read and Publish agreements,” cover the cost of open access publishing for UW authors with these publishers. PLOS All Titles – Last year the UW Libraries joined…
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 –…
From one trailblazing fellow husky to an international hero of medicine and science, these UW Libraries’ exhibits explore the lives of two amazing women. Celebrating Seattle Black Women: Daisy Tibbs Dawson University of Washington’s Special Collections has dug into its own archive to celebrate the life and work of a UW grad who waged peace here in Seattle and abroad. Daisy Tibbs Dawson (nee Daisy Lee Tibbs) was a local peace activist, community leader, and director of Head Start. She…
UW Libraries tutorial featured as a best practice in new ACRL book Authors: UW Libraries Student Success Team – Amanda Hornby, Emilie Vrbancic, Linda Whang As librarians, we are always looking for ways to improve services and resources for our users. One of the ways we do this is by partnering with others to get insight and feedback on student needs. UW Libraries’ Undergraduate Student Success Team adapted a common model of online tutorials to create a unique tool for…
Richard S Lewis joined UW Libraries in January 2023 as the new Associate Dean and Director for UW Bothell/Cascadia College Campus Library. In this role, Lewis is responsible for strategic visioning, policy and program development, operations and personnel, and overall innovation and excellence in the UW Bothell and Cascadia College Library. Richard grew up in Lynwood, WA, and is a UW alum having earned his BA in English at the Seattle campus, before pursuing a Master of Information Resources and…
In October 2022, the Tateuchi East Asia Library (EAL) welcomed Professor Takahiro Sasaki. Professor Sasaki is the immediate former Director of the Keio Institute of Oriental Classics (Shido Bunko) at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. He has been teaching and doing research at Shido Bunko for more than 20 years. The multi-day visit included a lecture, class visits, collection assessment, staff training and was part of the exchange program between the University of Washington and Keio University funded by a…
It’s only February, and yet spring and summer planning is in full swing! Don’t miss upcoming information sessions for an amazing (and FREE) summer study program. Start thinking about your I HEART UW Libraries Student Video Contest entries (and the chance to win some serious cash prizes!!) and get ahead of that winter quarter final project by connecting with a librarian NOW to help you map out your research plan. Celebrate Black History Month by sharing your favorite book, video,…