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Borrow laptops, cameras, chargers & more…for free!

Looking for a laptop? Need a cable or adapter for your device? Do you need camera, audio, or video gear for a project? We’ve got you covered. Borrow technology in 3 easy steps Browse the equipment and technology to see...

COVID-19 in Tucson: One oral historian's efforts to preserve our pandemic stories

Before the pandemic, University Libraries’ oral historian, Aengus Anderson , spent a lot of time interviewing Tucsonans and recording their stories. The interviews are preserved in Archive Tucson , a diverse and ever-growing collection of memories about life and work...

Alana Varner, project coordinator for Research Engagement

Centering historically excluded voices in our archives

Alana Varner , Project Coordinator for our Mellon grant-funded Digital Borderlands project , was recognized as a member of the Community-Driven Archives (CDA) initiative team at Arizona State University Library (ASU Library) that was recently named a 2022 recipient of...

Libraries co-host Native American Science and Engineering Program event

The Native American Science and Engineering Program (NASEP) is a free program that provides an opportunity for Native American, Alaskan Native, and Hawaiian Native high school students interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) disciplines...

University Libraries partners with Arizona Queer Archives to preserve LGBTQI+ stories and history

University Libraries Special Collections has added a new collecting area dedicated to receiving materials for its growing LGBTQI+-related collections. Read more about the Arizona Queer Archives .

University Libraries announce second cohort of Digital Borderlands Mellon grant recipients

In 2020, the University Libraries launched a grant program focusing on integrating library services and expertise into storytelling and data-intensive humanities scholarship, highlighting stories, people, and events from the U.S.-Mexico borderlands region. Now in the program’s third year, the Libraries...

New book collection highlights social justice and antiracism

Faculty, staff, and student employees across the University Libraries came together to launch a new collection of books in the spring semester. Books That Matter, a print collection of more than 100 titles, is connected to the Libraries' commitment to...

Winners of the 2022 Data Visualization Challenge announced

The University Libraries invited undergraduate and graduate students from different disciplines to submit visual displays of data to tell stories. We’re happy to announce the winners of the 2022 Data Visualization Challenge . This is the third year that the...

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Libraries data grant program announces 2022 winner

In 2020, the University Libraries invited university-affiliated researchers across campus to apply to a new data grant program to purchase commercially available datasets that would support their work. The program’s goal is to build a data collection for broad use...

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Congratulations to our graduating student employees: Class of '22!

As this semester comes to a close, it’s time to say goodbye to 26 of our student employees who are graduating this spring or summer. Student employees contribute a lot to the University Libraries every day. They sanitize our library...

Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month at the Libraries

We're proud to join the University of Arizona in celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month throughout April. In addition to sharing book recommendations, we looked back at some archived materials. Go back in time We kicked off...

Leaders, students, Wilbur and Wilma at the Student Success District ribbon cutting ceremony

A new district is dedicated to student success

The student experience at the University of Arizona involves many areas of student life: academics, social activities, health and well-being, and more. Students now have a single place to go, at the heart of campus, to find services and support...

Student Success District grand opening festivities start April 6

Join President Robert C. Robbins , Senior Vice President and Provost Liesl Folks , and University Libraries Dean Shan Sutton in celebrating the completion of the distinctive nine-acre Student Success District , which includes Main Library, the Bartlett Academic...

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State of the Map US conference comes to campus

Maps help us navigate the world in many different ways every day. One mapping project is making its way to the University of Arizona this spring. OpenStreetMap US , the organizers behind the annual national conference, State of the Map...

Celebrating Black History Month at the Libraries

University Libraries is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting history, books and collections that include and represent Black communities. Tap into Special Collections to explore Black history and life Special Collections: Papers of John Robert Carter, unidentified soldier Special...

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Giving Day is February 14: Support what you love

Save the date February 14 is Giving Day, an annual 24-hour fundraising effort to inspire Wildcats in the University of Arizona community to make a gift in support of students and the university. It's a great opportunity to give back...

Pressbooks publishing platform available to all University employees, students

Pressbooks offers a user-friendly way to publish books, guides, and other texts (for online use or printing). Anyone at the University of Arizona can sign up for a free account. Featuring a variety of templates and plug-ins, Pressbooks easily integrates...

Student Success District focuses on concentrated learning and more

At the University of Arizona, educational excellence to create tomorrow’s leaders is the driving force behind the Student Success District, a new, four-building constellation that aims to transform the way Wildcats learn. The Winter 2022 issue of the Arizona Alumni...

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Warm and fuzzy finals with Pet Partners

During finals week, Pet Partners of Southern Arizona brought therapy animals to the Main Library for a few hours to help students de-stress. More than 100 people showed up. Jackson Whether they were studying for exams or writing papers, students...

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Congratulations to our graduating student employees

Our student employees help keep the libraries open, respond to questions and requests, maintain our archives, publish books, and so much more. We're incredibly proud of our graduating students who are moving on to their next chapter. Thank you for...

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