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Excited to see SPL extend our exhibit celebrating the preservation efforts by University of Washington and The Seattle Public Library staff and community members, making all five decades of SGN: Seattle Gay News archives accessible online from anywhere in the world!

Seattle Gay News Celebrates 50 Years! As we know, Pride celebrations don’t end when June is over – and a great way to keep celebrating is with the Seattle Gay News Celebrates 50 Years Exhibit, currently on view at the Central Library& #…

🎉Today we celebrate the man, the myth, the library: Henry Suzzallo! 💜💛Former UW President and namesake of arguably the prettiest university library ever was born August 22nd 1875. 🎂 He believed that a library is “the soul of the university”, and we couldn’t agree more! 📖✨

🎉 Today we celebrate the birthday of Henry Suzzallo, the visionary former UW President and namesake of our beloved Suzzallo Library! 📚 He believed that a library is "the soul of the university" and we couldn't agree more! Join us in honoring his legacy by exploring the Suzzallo Reading Room and diving into the endless knowledge within its walls! 📖✨

We are so excited to join the Big Ten Academic Alliance! 🎉

Learn more about how this partnership will impact our library resources in BIG ways: https://sites.uw.edu/libstrat/2024/08/08/august-news/

Interested in working at UW Special Collections? We have a great opportunity for Public Services Specialist! Apply today: bit.ly/3SyqQQR

📚The UW Libraries have officially joined the Big Ten Academic Alliance! 🎉
Learn more about how this partnership will impact our library resources in BIG ways in our August Update!

Read more: https://sites.uw.edu/libstrat/2024/08/08/august-news/

☀️August is halfway through, and you still haven't read our monthly update? 🤔

Stay in the know on our BIG news, awesome resources, and more in our blog!💜💛

https://sites.uw.edu/libstrat/2024/08/08/august-news/

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity from Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries!!

Join us TOMORROW for a book club discussion of Incognegro by Mat Johnson!

In conjunction with our current exhibit, Medium is the Message: Lived Experience is the Story, we're hosting a series of book club meetings to discuss the primary texts of the exhibit in more detail.

Join us in the Special Collections Classroom in Allen North Basement for refreshments and good conversation.

We'll be meeting Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/3kOG50Shnc2

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💜💛UW Libraries is now part of the Big Ten Academic Alliance ! 🎉

Learn more about how this partnership will significantly increase access to collections, facilitate impact-driven collaboration and support all member libraries in BIG ways!📚

Read more here: https://sites.uw.edu/libstrat/2024/08/08/august-news/

Join the UW Library team!!😄

Interested in working at UW Special Collections? We have a great opportunity for Public Services Specialist! Apply today: bit.ly/3SyqQQR

☀️Summer fun: A visit to UW Libraries with kiddos from the UW Childcare Center at Portage Bay- exploring all around the Suzzallo in the Reading Room, UW Special Collections and more! Hope you had a great time!📚🏖️

Happy National Book Lover's Day, Huskies! What are some books you love? Share your favs below!❤️📚

Excited to be part of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and to future collaboration with our partners, a BIG WIN for all Library users! 😀Thanks for the !

The Big Ten Academic Alliance is thrilled to welcome the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), the University of Oregon, and the University of Washington.

Learn more about this historic expansion! https://btaa.org

🦆 University of Oregon
🐻 UCLA
🐴 University of Southern California
🐺 University of Washington

The last one got us... 🤩🗓️
✨Have a very brat summer, Huskies!🍏

What hidden gems have you discovered in our extensive collections?📚🔍Tell us in the comments!!

From rare manuscripts and special collections to cutting-edge research resources, UW Llibraries offers endless opportunities for exploration and learning.✨

Check out what's new at UW Libraries this mornth! 🌟 Dive into our UW Special Collections pop-up exhibit, attend researcher workshops, and see all we have to offer this July! 📚

For full details, see ourJuly Update: https://sites.uw.edu/libstrat/2024/06/28/july-update-3/

📚✨ Join us for the next session in the Special Collections book club series! In conjunction with our Reading Room exhibit, we’ll dive into Epileptic, one of the primary texts on display.

Enjoy refreshments and engaging conversations in the Special Collections Classroom, in the Allen North Basement. See you there! 📖🍵

🌟 Did you know? 🌟 From librarians and archivists to IT specialists and student assistants, there are numerous opportunities to be part of the dynamic UW Libraries team! 📚 Keep an eye on job openings on our website!

🎉It's time for more UW Libraries Trivia!❓📚

Play our summer send-off trivia until June 30th for the chance to win a UW Libraries gift bag! Any UW student, alumni or student family members are eligible.💜💛 Good luck!

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=W9229i_wGkSZoBYqxQYL0o4dTc4j88lDjorYFYhIzMRUN0ZFTFFTR0U1NjRQOUNYWVQ0Q1VWWVJHVC4u

Don't miss this awesome discussion! 😄

Librarians Discuss: Anne Davis and Allee Monheim Discuss Comics and Graphic Novels in the University Join librarians Anne Davis and Allee Monheim to discuss the collecting, care, and advocacy for graphic novels, zines, and other forms of grey print in Univer...

🎉 Celebrate Juneteenth with us as we dive into the rich musical history that has shaped this significant day! 🎶 From spirituals to modern anthems, explore the powerful role of music in the journey to freedom and equality. Join us in honoring the past and looking forward to a future of unity and resilience.

Check out the full story and curated playlist on our blog!

🔗 https://sites.uw.edu/libstrat/2024/06/18/celebrating-juneteenth-through-musical-history/

Congratulations to those graduating this year!🎉Want to know what benefits and opportunities are available to you after graduation? Read more: https://sites.uw.edu/libstrat/2024/05/16/a-message-for-graduates-from-uw-libraries/💜💛

📚✨ Join the UW Libraries team as an Advancement Engagement Officer! This full-time, permanent role is your chance to make a meaningful impact by designing and implementing public communications, managing annual events, and stewarding our amazing donors. If you're passionate about fostering engagement and supporting the mission of UW Libraries, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us make a difference. 📚✨ Link to full description: https://uwb.dejobs.org/seattle-wa/advancement-engagement-officer/13F1D307FFF84BD5AC00B4E6CC000DD2/job/

Explore the powerful stories of Japanese-American history! Featuring graphic novels like Miné Okubo’s *Citizen 13660*, this Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries pop-up showcases memoirs and historic documents on Japanese incarceration. Don't miss this unique blend of art and history! 📖🖼️

🗓️ Now-June 29th
📍 Allen North Mezzanine

Happy June, Huskies! Can you believe it’s the end of the year? Whether you are heading out for summer break, are taking summer classes or embarking on post-UW life, keep in mind UW Libraries is here for you year-round, online and in-person. In addition to Special Collections’ fantastic exhibits and summer book club events, you can access 24/7 help, personal research consultations and access our collection of e-books, news, movies, music and more, anytime, any place; just ASK US!

Read our June Update here: https://www.lib.washington.edu/openscholarship/events-and-workshops/2024-summer-series