The Rare Books Department is excited to welcome U back to campus! Want to make your semester 110% more interesting? (Okay, that’s not an official statistic, but it feels true.) Book a visit to our Special Collections reading room, or convince your professor to bring...
The art and craft of quilting has been practiced by women from all over the globe for centuries and the pioneer women who came to Utah have certainly earned their stripes in this endeavor. Not only did these women come to Utah toting treasured quilts,...
The first few weeks of the fall semester are always exciting. Here at the library, the excitement really heats-up on August 28, when we host our annual Fall Fest event....
To reach incoming students both new and transfer faster, Fall Fest will now take place on Thursday, August 28th from 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM. ...
[caption id="attachment_34225" align="alignright" width="300"] Intro graphics for the weekly TV-Magazine KUTV EXTRA[/caption] Written by Camri Kohler, Digital Initiatives Librarian, J. Willard Marriott Library Are you tired of the viewing options on Netflix and Prime? Wanting to view vintage Utah programming? KUTV EXTRA may be the show for...
AANHPI Heritage Month is a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of AANHPI heritage or simply wanting to read powerful stories by AANHPI authors, here...
For this year's Banned Books Week, the J. Willard Marriott Library will feature award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson. She will discuss the connection between books being banned and the "difficult" subject matter some of them contain, and examine our collective responsibility to offer America's readers...
Looking for a great summer read before the semester starts? Whether you're lounging by the pool, taking a long road trip or enjoying a quiet afternoon, the Libby app brings Marriott Library’s leisure reading collection right to your fingertips. From fiction to memoirs, thrillers and...
The Rare Books Department holds more than 80,000 books, maps, ephemera and realia documenting the record of human communication from ancient clay tablets to contemporary artists' books. The primary function of the department is to collect and provide access to the materials for students, faculty...
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Here's an overview of new collections and new items added to the Digital Library from Special Collections for April-June 2025. Photos Fred T. Darvill (P0815) - The Fred T. Darvill photograph collection consists of images and slides documenting a trip down Glen Canyon in 1959. The trip...