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#WeAreUAZLibraries: Rachel Martinez

#WeAreUAZLibraries is a bi-weekly series that introduces our staff on Facebook and Instagram . Meet Rachel Martinez! What do you do? I’m a Library Information Associate, Senior in the Access and Information Services (AIS) department of the UA Libraries (#beardown)...

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Customizing the new library search

Rebecca Blakiston , our User Experience Strategist, explains how listening to our library users helps us make their experiences better. The project We replaced Millennium and Summon with Alma and Primo in July as our library services platform and primary...

Fall events and exhibits announced

For fall 2018, we have an exciting lineup of events at Special Collections and the Libraries, as well as at the Loft Cinema and Arizona Historical Society. Download our new brochure or pick one up at the Main Library or...

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UA Libraries launch new online search tool on July 20

The University of Arizona Libraries are always looking for ways to improve services for everyone who uses the library. On July 20, we updated the current library catalog and Summon search tool with a new system to help you find...

Public computers move to new location

Due to construction planned at the Main Library, public computers have relocated to the Weaver Science-Engineering Library. Public computers will continue to be available for users with a UA Libraries computer card. Visit the ASK US desk to sign up...

Main Library relocating materials to new floors

Due to improvements to our library study spaces, all collections that currently reside on the 2nd floor of the Main Library are being relocated to floors 3, 4, and 5. They are being moved over the summer to avoid any...

Associate Librarian Jim Martin receives Lois Olsrud Faculty Excellence Award

Congratulations to Associate Librarian Jim Martin , recipient of the 2018 Lois Olsrud Faculty Excellence Award . This award is named after Lois Olsrud, a librarian who worked at the Libraries from 1966 to 1996. It recognizes sustained excellence in...

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National Library of Medicine video features Health Sciences Library

During the Medical Library Association's Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, May 18-23, 2018, the National Library of Medicine put a spotlight on the University of Arizona Health Sciences Library (UAHSL) and Outreach Services Librarian Yamila El-Khayat . As a member...

Express Document Center closes permanently May 11

Thank you to our loyal customers who have used the Express Document Center (EDC) over the years. The EDC closes permanently on May 11 at noon. The last day to submit a print, scanning, or publishing job is May 10...

$2.3M estate gift supports next generation of librarians, archivists

TUCSON, Ariz. — University of Arizona Libraries has received a $2.3 million gift from the estate of a longtime library advocate and supporter, Katheryne "Kate" Willock. Willock, who passed away in January 2017, was an archaeologist who focused her work...

2018 Willock Award winners announced

Congratulations to our 2018 Katheryne B. Willock Library Research Award recipients: Ayumi Epona Pottenger, Aida Jerair Siyahian, Evelyn R. Pickering, Patrick James Campbell, and John He. This annual award of $1,000 recognizes students who use library services and resources for...

Honoring Tucson women for Women's History Month

To celebrate Women's History Month, listen to three short stories from three women who grew up or lived in Tucson in the mid-20th century. All of the interviews are part of our Archive Tucson oral history collection. Romelia (Romy) Sacina...

The Seed Library sprouts at the University Libraries

After a year of careful planning, a team composed of Katie Armstrong, Liz Devries, and Jeanne Pfander from the University of Arizona Libraries and Preston Kramer, Chair of the Students for Sustainability (SFS) Garden Committee, launched the Seed Library at...

Jerry Perry honored as Medical Library Association Fellow

Jerry Perry, associate dean and director of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Library, has been recognized as a Medical Library Association Fellow and selected to give the Janet Doe lecture at the 2019 Medical Library Association Annual Meeting...

In Their Own Words: An Oral History Preserved (UANews)

As Black History Month comes to a close, Archive Tucson offers an opportunity to keep learning by listening to oral histories of key African-American figures from the city's past.

Hack Arizona draws over 875 students to the Libraries

On January 12-14, over 875 students participated in Hack Arizona at the Science-Engineering Library. This free, annual event brings students together to build software and hardware projects in 36 hours. Hack Arizona, the largest student-run hackathon in the Southwest, is...

Welcome to our new Vice Dean, Sarah Shreeves

University Libraries is excited to announce the appointment of our new Vice Dean, Sarah Shreeves. As Vice Dean, Sarah serves on the senior leadership team and is responsible for leading strategic initiatives related to Access and Information Services, Office of...

Apply for the $1,000 Willock Award

The seventh annual Katheryne B. Willock Library Research Award recognizes extensive and innovative use of the library information resources and services by University of Arizona students in support of their research. Six awards of $1000 each will be awarded to...

Spring events announced

For spring 2018, we have an exciting semester of public programs at Special Collections, Main, Science-Engineering and the Health Sciences Libraries. Download our new events brochure or pick one up at the Main Library or Special Collections. The complete listing...

Faculty testimonial: Victor Piscitello

Victor Piscitello talks about how UA Libraries faculty visit his undergraduate and MBA courses to help students improve their research.

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