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A close-up of an aged colonial-era three‑dollar bill showing worn printed text that reads “THREE DOLLARS” and a passage describing the bill’s value in Spanish milled dollars. Part of a circular emblem with an eagle is visible on the right side. The paper appears yellowed and weathered with ink fading.
Current Exhibition

“The Pen is Mightier: Writing a Revolution”

The Pen Is Mightier: Writing a Revolution highlights the texts, documents, and orations that fueled revolutionary thought. Through a partnership with the State of Utah, the J. Willard Marriott Library plays a central role in this statewide initiative, with rare and remarkable treasures from its collections now on display at the Capitol.
A museum-style display case containing two art pieces. On the left, a small sculptural object made of intertwined, weathered sticks and natural materials is mounted on a pedestal with an informational card. On the right, an open wooden triptych features brightly colored, carved reliefs of various flowers, including daisies, lilies, and other blossoms, painted in vivid greens, purples, whites, and oranges. The background shows a modern indoor space with glass walls, signs, and museum-style exhibits.
Current Exhibition

Booking a Brouhaha

Book Arts Program students trigger quite a commotion as they showcase the final editions and ingenious bookwork.
A collage of book covers arranged at various angles, featuring titles by Black authors and works about Black history and identity. Visible titles include The Other Madisons by Bettye Kearse, The Disordered Cosmos by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, Black Skin, White Masks by Frantz Fanon, The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin, and Birthright Citizens by Martha S. Jones. The covers display a mix of portraits, illustrations, and bold typography against a background of grayscale bookshelves.
Book Recommendations

10 Great Works for BHM

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the celebration of Black History Month in America.
Spring Features
A collage-style image featuring several e‑readers displaying pages from a book, along with two e‑readers showing the book cover for Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. The e‑readers are arranged at various angles against a background of tightly packed bookshelves filled with colorful books.

New E-book Subscriptions Bring 800,000 + Titles To U

The Marriott Library has acquired access to two large eBook packages and evidence-based acquisition (EBA) packages, which operate much like eJournals in that they have a subscription period. The new collections include ProQuest Ebooks which offers over 800,000 titles across multiple publishers, as well as Taylor & Francis.

Flyer for the Data Communication Challenge at the University of Utah, dated February 13, 2026. Highlights eligibility for students, key dates, and event details with a QR code. Emphasizes the theme, 'Do U Love Data?' in bold red. Tone is academic and engaging.

Do U Love Data? Join the Data CommUnication Challenge for Love Data Week!

If you think you can turn data into a story that captivates and informs audiences, we want to see it! Marking the end of Love Data Week, the Data CommUnication Challenge invites undergraduate and graduate students to showcase their ability to transform complex data into clear, compelling narratives.

2025 Round Up — Another Year in the Books

Another year is officially in the books! 2025 was full of collaboration, growth, and impact, all of which was possible because of you — our wonderful, bookish community. Take a look at what we’ve accomplished this year, together.

Nokes interviewing Angela Lansbury

New additions to the Digital Library from October-December 2025

We’ve added over 1300 new items to the Digital Library over the past three months, here are some highlights.

Polemics print

We Recommend — Small Presses in the Rocky Mountain West

While the Rare Books Department can’t coax the snow to fall, we can share another kind of distinction for which the Rocky Mountains are celebrated. This week, we’re spotlighting some of the most prolific and renowned fine presses established in the Intermountain West.

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