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Stress Buster Week 2026

De-stress with this semester's slate of activities!
Close-up view of multiple fabric binding variants arranged side by side in vertical rows, displaying a wide spectrum of colors, patterns, and woven textures.
Exhibition

Designing Deseret

Step into the world of nineteenth-century Utah, where faith, identity, language and typography converged in one of the boldest printing experiments in American history: The Deseret Alphabet.
A person wearing over-ear headphones and glasses adjusts knobs and cables on a large analog synthesizer or sound-mixing console at a workbench, with a keyboard controller and electronic equipment arranged around them in a lab-like workspace.
New Technology

Feedback needed!

New audio devices & programs have been added to the library's offerings, but feedback is needed to know what else to add.
Spring Features
A collage of diverse images: microscopic pink coral, a black-and-white urban scene, gardeners in hats, abstract pink buildings, a crocheted organism, organized medical supplies, a vibrant performance with dancers and green shapes, a mountainous landscape with hikers, an old photo of a man and donkey, and a close-up of a machine part.

Presenting the top 20 finalists of the 2026 Image of Research!

After reviewing over 80 submissions for the inaugural Image of Research competition, 10 have been selected from all post-doc and graduate submissions for a total of 20. Here are the top 20 submissions!

Woman with glasses and curly hair stands smiling in a library aisle. She's wearing a maroon top and gray cardigan, surrounded by bookshelves.

Welcoming New Head of Teaching, Research and Outreach, Genifer Snipes

The J. Willard Marriott Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Genifer Snipes, M.S., MSLIS, as the head of the Teaching, Research and Outreach Department, effective January 2026.

A colorful collage of nine book covers on menopause, featuring bold titles and diverse designs.

New Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause Books

These new library books cover perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause for patients and health care providers. These hormonal changes are a natural part of aging for women with symptoms beginning in ones’ 30-40s.

A side‑by‑side composite featuring the maroon book cover portrait on the left and the vintage black‑and‑white seated portrait on the right. Both images depict the same person in different settings and attire. The left side shows the book cover text, while the right side shows the indoor background of the vintage photograph.

A Legacy in Full Bloom: Celebrating the 125th Birthday of Madelyn Cannon Stewart Silver

Special Collections, in collaboration with the Silver family and the Digital Library, is thrilled to announce free online access to the biography, Madelyn Cannon Stewart Silver: Poet, Teacher, Homemaker by Leonard Arrington.

A photo of two individuals standing side by side in a bright indoor lobby area with large floor‑to‑ceiling windows along the left side. The individual on the left is wearing a teal top with large purple and white floral patterns and a decorative white necklace, along with a flower tucked near the hair. The individual on the right is wearing a solid teal top. Behind them are tall green indoor plants, a polished floor, and a mix of glass and light‑colored wood architectural elements. Outside the windows, trees with pink blossoms and parked vehicles are visible on a cloudy day.

Graduating with Gratitude

Read the story about Adonica Kauwe Tuitama who earned dual doctorate degrees with the help of special people in her life.

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