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This summer, the Labor Archives of Washington (LAW) within the UW Libraries Special Collections, was lucky enough to have Diana Rocha, MLIS student from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, complete their final semester practicum with us. Working remotely, Diana enhanced access to several important collections documenting the histories of the Latinx community in Washington. These collections are of great significance for academic research at the UW and beyond. Students and faculty, historians, journalists and other researchers can use these…
The UW Libraries Cabinet has reviewed our current plan for phased re-opening, and have decided to maintain our approach at this time. Based on the protocols outlined within University of Washington COVID-19 Safe Start Phases, Libraries spaces will remain closed to the public during Phase 2. Per our current plan, limited study spaces will be opening up in Phase 3. As always, the health and safety of our UW community remains at the center of our planning decisions. Though the…
UW Libraries is pleased to announce the launch of no-contact pick-up service– now available on all three campuses– Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma! The health and safety of our UW community has been our number one priority in planning for this new service. Anyone with an active UW Libraries borrowers card or current UW student, staff and faculty can request materials. Before you request an item for pick-up, there are a few things you need to know to ensure a safe…
Calling all instructors! Are you looking for opportunities to teach digital and public scholarship skills in your classroom? Are you looking for alternatives to the traditional research paper? We’ve got you covered with WordPress site templates! WordPress templates are simple to set up and can be as easy to use as filling out a simple form. Templates (with examples from other institutions) include: Tru Collector, which collects student images and descriptions through a form submission and compiles them into a…
Hello Huskies! On behalf of UW Libraries–16 libraries across 3 campuses—a warm welcome to all new and returning students, faculty and staff. The start of the fall quarter always feels like a jumping off point – a time to learn new things, make new connections and refocus. The current remote learning circumstances are creating more opportunity for academic communities to adapt and learn differently. All of UW Libraries staff are actively building on our robust online capabilities to maximize support…
On Friday, September 4, the UW Libraries capped off its final session of the 2020 Graduate Student Research Institute (GSRI), a free and asynchronous five-day online workshop aimed at helping UW graduate students learn the tools and strategies they need to research “smarter, not harder.” First developed by the Libraries’ Instructional Design & Outreach Services team in 2016, GSRI has become a core part of the Libraries’ strategy for supporting students online, not only by providing students with flexible Canvas…
The first group of UW Libraries employees entered the Libraries for the first time just over a month ago. They have been working diligently to assess and build systems to allow for expanded services. Earlier this month, book drops were opened. We understand our users are eager to access physical materials, and the next service we plan to launch is curbside pick-up. Our team is currently working on testing and final logistics to provide that service as soon as possible. The following provides some additional context on progress and planning for this service: Preparation: The initial work over the past month focused on preparation efforts and to develop new service delivery…
Meeting user needs on the basis of equity and inclusion is embedded in the UW Libraries Mission, Vision and Values. A central part of Libraries outreach and education efforts focus on collaboration with UW First Year Programs, including parent orientation to over 500 parents, many of which include those of first generation college students. In these orientation sessions, Libraries share information about services and resources, as well as helpful tips for new students and parents. Thanks to the ingenuity of…
Hey New and Returning Students! We know you’re excited to start the new quarter at UW, and we are too! Although the library buildings aren’t open right now, the Libraries staff have been busy creating some fun Dawg Daze events online to welcome you and help you get oriented to the great resources and services the Libraries has to offer. Also, don’t forget to check out our Libraries Student FAQ For Fall for helpful tips and answers. Huskies Go: A…
For the last few months, I have been working on creating a new digital exhibit: We Are All The Conspiracy: The Day After Protest, Seattle 7, and Community Activism in 1970s Seattle, featuring material about the Seattle Liberation Front (SLF), a political group founded on the University of Washington’s campus in January 1970. Seven members of SLF were indicted by federal courts for their alleged role in conspiracy to incite a riot at The Day After protest (TDA) at the…