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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…
Helping UW researchers expand their impact through ORCID connections. Negeen Aghassibake, a Data Visualization Librarian with UW Libraries, was selected as a 2022 LEADING Fellow, a program focused on data science in library & information studies. The program is part of the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) National Digital Infrastructures and Initiatives Project, supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). During this one-year program, fellows will engage in data science education through Drexel University and undertake…
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…
Last week, in response to concerns about Thomson Reuters’ data services contracts with ICE, Thomson Reuters shareholders, led by British Columbia General Employees’ Union, filed a resolution with the company demanding action to investigate and mitigate human rights risks related to those contracts. This shareholder pressure has forced Thomson Reuters to address the human rights impacts of its ICE contracts. The company will complete a comprehensive human rights assessment and ESG materiality assessment later this year. This is a first…
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…
“We, too, on land are often navigating contexts that seem impossible for us to breathe in, and yet we must. The adaptations that marine mammals have made in relationship to breathing are some of the most relevant for us to observe, not only in relationship to our survival in an atmosphere we have polluted on a planet where we are causing the ocean to rise, but also in relationship to our intentional living, our mindful relation to each other.” -Alexis…
UW Libraries is excited to announce the winners of the 2022 I HEART UW Libraries Student Video Contest! Every year, we are entertained, inspired and amazed by the creativity, time and effort students put into their submissions. Congratulations to first place winner, undergraduate Phuong (Jolie) Tran who showcased some excellent video production techniques and gave us a very memorable “dawg’s eye view” of UW Libraries’ resources: Special thanks to the Libraries Excellence Fund who generously funded the cash awards for the…
We wish to congratulate the ten librarians who were nominated for the Distinguished Librarian Award (DLA). Nominees come from all three UW campuses. Five were nominated in 2021 and five remained in the pool from their nomination in previous years. The outstanding work and contributions reflect the many ways librarians engage with teaching, research, and the wider community. The DLA began in 2008 as an award given to a librarian whose contributions advance the mission of the Libraries and the…
On Husky Giving Day, you can support every Husky with a gift to UW Libraries. Why support the Libraries? The library is not just a building, it is a gateway for discovery with access to vast resources available to scholars around the world. Our Libraries and librarians are essential to teaching, learning and research across all campuses and disciplines. What does this look like? Your fellow Huskies share their thoughts about why UW Libraries are so important to every husky’s…
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…