Seattle P-I - January 30, 2008 | Friends remember David Bell, former owner of the University District store Magus Books, as a private man of few words whose eyes would light up when he came across an old, rare book.
University Week - November 29, 2007 | A three-phase oral history project, chronicling the influx of South Asians to the Seattle area from post-World War II to the 1990s began with a gift from Irene Joshi, who served at the UW's first South Asia librarian from 1970 to 2000,
University Week - September 27, 2007 | The archive is the product of CDC Director Hannah Wiley's anxiety. She's been helped by John Vallier, head of distributed media services at Odegaard Undergraduate Library.
Seattle-PI - August 13, 2007 | It's a fascinating slice of local business and social history. The fact that it's around to be seen at all is to the credit of UW Libraries Special Collections
University Week - July 19, 2007 | Date stamps are being retired for most all library items except items without bar codes, such as some unbound periodicals and government publications, said Thom Deardorff, UW Libraries coordinator for access services.
Seattle P-I - April 30, 2007 | The approach to Suzzallo Library is welcoming because of all the intimately scaled Gothic details and the 4-inch risers of the processional stairway.
University Week - March 29, 2007 | a photo essay in Odegaard Undergraduate Library was mounted by Sahar Romani, a graduate student in UW South Asian Studies, who created Kalam: Margins Write, a creative writing program for young people ages 16 to 22 living around Calcutta on train platforms, in a red light district, or in a shelter for daughters of sex workers.
Seattle P-I - March 28, 2007 | Despite the book's complex subject matter, Kolbert makes the science easy to understand, said Jill McKinstry, director of Odegaard Undergraduate Library and co-chairwoman of the committee that selected the common book.
University Week - February 7, 2007 | Lizabeth (Betsy) Wilson was recognized for her pioneering and leadership roles in the areas of information literacy and assessment, as well as for her commitment to collaboration and partnership.
Seattle P-I - February 7, 2007 | The ability to scan works of art and post them to the Internet is revolutionizing the way curators around the world are managing their collections.
University Week - January 11, 2007 | Dean of Libraries, Betsy Wilson, visits 49 of 50 Libraries sites on annual New Year's whirlwind tour to thank Libraries staff.
University Week - January 4, 2007 | An exhibit from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings, will be presented.
University Week - December 7, 2006 | The UW Libraries have partnered with communities on the Olympic Peninsula to create an unusual online museum that provides access to much historical material that previously was in private hands.
Seattle PI - September 7, 2006 | Opinion by Justin Wadland, Librarian at UW Tacoma. Libraries around the world are busily preparing for Sept. 11, opening their doors to activities and displays that encourage civic engagement.
University Week - May 18, 2006 | We love the online journals the UW Libraries provide. But do we realize how much they cost? How long will the Libraries be able to absorb relentless increases in subscription prices?
Seattle Channel - April 29, 2006 (video approx 30 min) | National Book Award Winner Charles Johnson delivers the keynote speech at Friends of the Libraries Literary Voices dinner.
Seattle P-I - April 4, 2006 | The Digital Futures Alliance includes as charter partners such heavyweights as Microsoft, Amgen and RealNetworks and has set up working groups to tackle specific issues including what to keep and how.
Seattle Channel - March 10, 2006 (video approx 66 min) | William Dietrich, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and historical novelist, talks about the challenges of writing in seemingly incongruous genres of journalism and fiction.
Seattle Channel - January 27, 2006 (video approx 53 minutes) | Friends of the Libraries presents Marcie Silllman from KUOW / NPR, speaking about changes in public radio.
University Week - November 17, 2005 | Deep in the bowels of Allen Library is a treasure trove in the process of being discovered. A collection of films that has, for the most part, lain dormant for years is slowly being processed and made accessible to the public.
