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Contact us at http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/contact Did you know that there are: 16 libraries on 3 campuses, more than 400 library staff, 120,000 journals, more than 7 million print volumes, and over 60 miles of shelving in the Suzzallo and Allen Libraries combined? As an award-winning library system, we offer an array of services and resources to meet your needs. In Seattle, the Odegaard Un

05/31/2026

On Air: Labor Archives of Washington, UW Special Collections on the Labor Heritage Power Hour!

Harold Phillips (Power Hour) interviewed Conor Casey– head of the Labor Archives of Washington (LAW) on the Labor Heritage Foundation's Labor Heritage Power Hour! Learn about the founding and operation of the Labor Archives of Washington – a unique, community‑founded and funded archive in the heart of the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

Listen at https://bit.ly/3P0fK8w or on WPFW 89.3 FM in

Podcast link: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3xvzk-1ad54f6

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05/25/2026

Celebrating excellence at UW Libraries ✨ Congratulations to John Vallier on receiving the Distinguished Librarian Award at the 56th Annual Awards of Excellence for his outstanding contributions to archival work, cultural preservation, and student learning.

📍 Meany Hall
📅 June 11, 2026
⏰ 3:30–5:30 P.M.

Exhibit talk - June 2nd

Join us as we celebrate this incredible achievement! 💜💛

05/19/2026

Explore new ways to showcase your research and measure impact beyond citations with tools like ORCID and Altmetric. Join us for this insightful workshop! ✨

🗓️ 20th May | ⏰ 1:30–2:30 PM | 📍link in bio (https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Rn4uyjYfRpONGHwivDT-xA)

05/07/2026

From Math to Classics to History to Library and Information Science, from professor to librarian to curator to administrator – working in locations across the country, Associate Dean for Distinctive Collections, Julie Tanaka’s career journey has been full of learning and discoveries along the way. Read more about her journey here:

https://www.bookclubofwashington.org/post/new-member-profile-julie-tanaka?utm_campaign=fb091b4a-e2b5-4d41-a2b1-d5f540d82cf2&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&utm_content=c750c0af-011d-46c6-8178-28bc20abc0f6&configurationId=64887641-6243-4f5a-ab57-ad3f53ea80e3&actionId=b26ffdc9-23bf-457f-b1b3-b5e49108be24&cid=de6fe54b-c296-4828-9926-c869cfdf30b7

04/30/2026

Join us in celebrating the Husky 100: Students Making an Impact! 🎉 These incredible students are making a difference across campus and beyond. UW Libraries is proud to support and highlight their achievements. Learn more and explore their stories through our blog: https://lib.uw.edu/2026/04/23/congratulations-husky-100-students-making-an-impact-with-uw-libraries/

04/28/2026

Thanks to all who make the UW Libraries student employee scholarship program possible! Students from all campuses and academic interests contribute so much through their work with UW Libraries. Read their stories here: https://lib.uw.edu/2026/04/23/2026-student-scholarship-recipients/

04/23/2026

Husky Giving Day is here! You can make a difference TODAY by sharing this message and encouraging your friends and family to participate.

A gift to UW Libraries supports every Husky, and our broader community by expanding access, enhancing learning spaces and preserving rare and special collections that are essential for research and student success!

04/23/2026

Husky Giving Day is here — and today, you can make a direct impact on UW Libraries.

Students and researchers rely on UW Libraries for the resources, spaces and expertise that are essential to teaching, learning and discovery. The Libraries also play a vital role in preserving the histories of our local and regional communities.

Your gift today helps expand access, reimagine learning spaces and preserve rare and special collections through the University of Washington Libraries.

Thank you for choosing to support UW Libraries on this Husky Giving Day.

Discovery, Powered by You.

Thank you for your support.

Link to donate: https://together.uw.edu/i/hgd/campaign/libraries/

04/02/2026

Cherry blossoms, exhibit talks, and digital scholarship oh my 🌸📚 Spend April with UW Libraries at these upcoming events across campus. Which one are you most excited for?

Check out more events happening this month on the UW Libraries event calendar.