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Hello, Huskies! A message from our new dean, Simon Neame “September 1st marked my very first day as the Dean of UW Libraries. I am so excited to start this new journey in Seattle, and I am energized by the amazing UW community that has already been so welcoming and supportive. While this year is again different than most, I know that all of the hard work and dedication of the Libraries’ staff throughout the pandemic has prepared us for…
Welcome back to campus Huskies! UW Libraries is so excited to welcome all of the UW Community safely back into our buildings this Fall! In preparation for reopening, check out our Dawg Daze calendar events. There is something for everyone here, whether you’re a freshman, transfer student, or simply seeking a refresher on all of the libraries’ resources. You can find these events listed on the main UW Libraries calendar, in this blog post, or by keeping up with us…
Words Matter: Critical Cataloging and Archival Description at the University of Washington Libraries
Authors: Conor M. Casey, Erin Grant, Keiko Hill, Kat Lewis, Crystal Rodgers In August of 2021, catalogers, metadata specialists, and archivists at the University of Washington Libraries published a statement on Critical Cataloging and Archival Description to the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism hub on the UW Libraries website. This statement is a road map to the actions UW metadata specialists are taking in support of the UW Libraries’ commitment to anti-racist work and in creating welcoming, informative, and transparent…
The UW Libraries High School Internship Program is a fun, project-based program for students thinking about college and is one of the only paid internships of its kind in US academic libraries. Students learn how to use various tools to produce digital storytelling, mapping, and information science projects. They leave the program with a portfolio of completed work and make meaningful connections with UW students, faculty, and Libraries staff. UW librarians Elliott Stevens and Kian Flynn developed the program in…
Last updated 8/9 Services Updates Special Collections and Seattle branch Libraries will open September 29th. Special Collections: Access will be by appointment only Monday-Friday 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM during fall quarter for both UW affiliates and the public. Special Collections staff are available to answer research questions via ASK US and the online question form.(i.e. available services prior to opening, confirming materials, citations).Services will expand as staffing permits. Seattle branch Libraries and Tateuchi East Asia Library: See the Libraries…
This post was updated September 16, 2022 UPDATE: In July 2022, UW’s Jacob Lawrence in Seattle was selected as Pressbooks’ featured Book of the Month, displayed on the front page of the international Pressbooks Directory ! Learn more about the making of this book in our recorded webinar: Student Authored: UW Open Pedagogy and Publishing [youtube.com]. Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) is widely recognized as one of the most important American artists of the 20th century. Although he is best known for…
updated 8/31 We very much look forward to reopening Libraries spaces in the fall, and our teams are hard at work to make that happen. After being closed for nearly 18 months, there is A LOT happening behind the scenes at the UW Libraries- both remotely and on site to ensure the Libraries are ready to reopen this fall. Staffing and hiring: Like many public-facing service organizations, the pandemic caused a monumental reduction to Libraries human resources. In addition to…
News A Proper Send-Off for Vice Provost and Dean, Betsy Wilson: July 1st is the official last day for Libraries vice provost and dean, Betsy Wilson. On June 24, the Libraries hosted a virtual retirement celebration with Libraries staff, friends, family, and UW colleagues. You can view the celebration, farewell message, and behind-the-scenes highlights in our new blog. iSchool and Libraries Announce Partnership for Space Sharing and Collaboration: a new announcement outlining plans to renovate part of Allen Library South…
On Thursday afternoon, June 24, University of Washington Libraries hosted a special virtual farewell celebration in honor of retiring UW Libraries vice provost and dean, Betsy Wilson. Over 200 friends, family members, colleagues and staff past and present tuned in to the event featuring an amazing opening performance by the UW Libraries’ Singers inside the Reading Room in Suzzallo Library (masked and distanced), and an array of special guest speakers including: Ana Mari Cauce, President, University of Washington Mark Richards,…
News New Dean Announced: On behalf of the office of the Provost, we are happy to announce that Simon Neame (currently the dean of Libraries at the University of Massachusetts Amherst) has been appointed the new dean of University Libraries. The appointment, pending approval by the UW Board of Regents, is set to begin Sept. 1. Read the official press release. UW Libraries’ Lauren Pressley and Denise Pan have been named co-interim deans until September 1. UW Libraries Equity, Diversity…