uw libraries
September 4, 2021
Welcome back
In-person classes and a new U District await students returning to campus this fall.
July 22, 2021
A fresh lens on QTPOC life
Through feature films, groundbreaking documentaries and shorts, a UW librarian creates a canon of meaningful representation in American cinema.
June 14, 2021
Fond farewells
As we celebrate 12,000 new University of Washington graduates, we also have the special opportunity to honor three academic leaders who are retiring.
March 4, 2021
Digital dynamo
UW Libraries has undertaken a massive effort to expand access to digital resources and develop programs that teach students and faculty skills for research in a digital age.
April 18, 2019
History keepers
Creating historical records, archiving photos, recording oral histories—it’s all in a program of UW Libraries with the Ethnic Heritage Council.
November 30, 2018
Paul Allen's legacy
To the late Paul G. Allen, the University of Washington felt like home.
November 9, 2017
A guardian of history
Karyl Winn preserved the stories of some of our region’s most important figures.
November 8, 2017
The art of preservation
The Conservation Center repairs up to 12,000 items each year.
September 1, 2015
Allen's imprint
UW Libraries is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Kenneth S. and Faye G. Allen Library Endowment.
December 1, 2013
Montana mindscape
Ivan Doig's tales of the West have made him one of America's top authors.
September 1, 2012
Reel history
A collection of 3,100 film reels and 4,200 videotapes, featuring games and training and recruitment films dating back to 1928, is being preserved by UW Libraries.
December 1, 2010
Special collection
The Henry Art Gallery, UW Libraries and UW Press are teaming up to bring the beauty of the Seattle Camera Club to the public.
December 1, 2008
Back in time
Frank Nowell’s photographs offer an intriguing glimpse of the UW in its infancy, and suggest the significant role the school played in introducing Seattle to the world.
December 1, 1990
Temples of knowledge
To celebrate the opening of the Allen Library this fall, we've put our new temple on the magazine cover and featured it in a color photo essay.
The new Allen Library
The new Kenneth S. Allen Library opened its doors to unequivocal praise from librarians, faculty, students and local architecture critics.