News and Events
Spring + Winter quarter = “Sprinter” …, save some time for UW Libraries concerts, exhibit talks, learning events and more
This month’s workshops, public events and more!
Celebrate the distinguished and unparalleled career spanning seven decades and two centuries of Sandra Kroupa, Books Arts and Rare Books Curator
Spring + Winter quarter = “Sprinter” …, save some time for UW Libraries concerts, exhibit talks, learning events and more
This month’s workshops, public events and more!
Celebrate the distinguished and unparalleled career spanning seven decades and two centuries of Sandra Kroupa, Books Arts and Rare Books Curator
We’re thrilled to introduce a space designed just for you: the Odegaard Library Wellness Room: 3rd floor, Room 326
UW Libraries has launched a new website! The comprehensive site redesign reflects input from multiple user studies over several years as well as input from faculty, staff and community members.
At the University of Washington Libraries, preserving history means protecting the materials behind the stories in our care. One such story is that of the University of Washington’s 8-man crew that stunned the world in 1936 by winning Olympic gold in Berlin.
Bound in calfskin and detailed in gold, a rare 1544 edition of Dante’s Divine Comedy was added to UW Libraries’ collection this year. The volume contains something to pique anyone’s interest.
UW Libraries’ Special Collections’ new exhibit makes the case that these visual stories can be just as impactful and adult as any other book, and deserve their time in the sun.
Upcoming Events
First Wednesday Concert
Students of the UW School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series co-hosted by UW Music and UW Libraries.
Scholars’ Studio: Virtual Edition (GSA co-sponsored event)
This fun, informal, interdisciplinary event features rapid-fire lightning talks by students doing Master’s and Doctoral level projects and research. Hosted by the UW Libraries Research Commons and The Graduate School's office of Graduate…
Exhibits
EXHIBIT: The Mountain is Out: Mount Rainier in Special Collections
Rainier, Tahoma, Nutselip… the mountain is known by many names. A Pacific Northwest icon, Mount Rainier holds a unique place in the region's culture and lore. Its massive peak…
[EXHIBIT] From Brush to Type: The Evolution of Bookmaking in East Asia
This exhibit highlights rare works from the Tateuchi East Asia Library Special Collections, showcasing how innovations in papermaking, printing, and design across East Asia transformed the form of books and…
EXHIBIT: Out of Scope: Unexpected Artifacts in Special Collections
Explore unexpected artifacts that have made their way into Special Collections! Cultural organizations such as libraries, museums, and archives rely on a collection development strategy known as…
Mini EXHIBIT: Sentinels of the Sea: Pacific Northwest Lighthouses
Washington State's lighthouses, from the historic Cape Disappointment (first lit in 1856) to the iconic Point No Point and Mukilteo, are vital historical markers guiding ships through rugged coasts, foggy…
EXHIBIT: Federal Agencies: History & Highlights
Federal Agencies: Histories and Highlights showcases some of the many executive departments and agencies of the United States government and how they work to serve the public. We explore featured…
Seeing Beyond the Island: A Lens into the 228 Sites 島內之外鏡行事 — 二二八遺址展
The 228 Incident is often reduced to a single confrontation over illicit cigarette sales on the night of February 27, 1947, but the violence was rooted in long-standing political and…
Annual Events
In collaboration with UW partners, UW Libraries hosts annual events and programs to bring students, faculty and community members together to engage, inspire and learn through shared interest and experience.
Constitution Reading
Fall quarter: Special guest speakers, community members, student groups and libraries staff come together to read the full constitution and celebrate democracy.
GIS Symposium
Spring quarter: The GIS Symposium highlights and celebrates the transformational role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and data visualization technologies at the UW and beyond.
New Year at the Tateuchi Library
Winter quarter: Student performances, guest speakers and cultural exploration of art, food and tradition make this a popular annual event for students, faculty and community members.
Open Scholarship
Going Public, Open Access Week and Choose Privacy Week events highlight important changes and trends across open scholarship topics. Check the Libraries Calendar for upcoming events.