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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,…
Pasta! Piazzas! Pianos! Imagine walking past the Pantheon on your way to class, stopping for a cappuccino, and walking up a marble stairwell to your classroom in a 15th century palazzo built on the foundations of a Roman temple to Venus*. If you are interested in music, history and have always wanted to go to Italy, a new study abroad adventure awaits with Music Rome: Traditional and Popular Music of Italy! Students will spend 4 weeks learning and living in…
Welcome back from winter break, Huskies! Hopefully you enjoyed time off to relax and refresh for the new year! If you finished a great book and are looking for another, be sure to check out our winter reading suggestions and book clubs –– a great opportunity to connect with others while enjoying a great read. New to UW? A warm welcome to all new students and faculty starting in winter quarter! If you haven’t already, be sure to bookmark UW…
Katy Pearce, an associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington (UW), is dedicated to advancing research in the field of social and political uses of technology, while also supporting students and colleagues. With a focus on digital divides and inequalities and the use of information and communication technologies for marginalized people and social movements in non-democratic states, Pearce is passionate about bridging the gap between the theoretical and lived experiences of people around the world….
Huskies, did you know– One of the biggest benefits of leisure reading is reduced academic stress? When you choose to read books you enjoy, you’ll probably be more motivated to take regular breaks from your academic work, helping you focus and also avoid burnout. Over winter break, we hope you’ll find time to catch up on a good read. Whether you are looking for a book recommendation, or opportunities to meet others and share your ideas on some thought-provoking books,…