J. Willard Marriott Library Blog

Welcoming New Development Director, Andy Kidd

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28 July, 2026 / 0 Comments

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6 Popular BookTok Books That are Worth the Read

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...

27 July, 2026 / 0 Comments

A large multi-story academic building with a light-colored facade and rows of rectangular windows stands behind a landscaped lawn. Young trees, shrubs, and paved walkways fill the foreground. Near the main entrance, signage includes the word “Imagine U” on the glass facade and a large red “U” sculpture on the grounds. The scene is photographed on a clear day with blue sky and bright sunlight.

Librarians Travel to Utah Asia Campus to Teach and Connect

Since the inception of the Utah Asia Campus (UAC) in 2014, the J. Willard Marriott Library has been involved in providing support to UAC, but that support was not always consistent. Luckily, in 2023, what started as a Marriott librarian’s spontaneous visit to South Korea for a...

17 July, 2026 / 0 Comments

Five people stand on either side of a full-size anatomical skeleton model in front of tall library bookshelves filled with colorful books. The group poses in a row with the skeleton centered among them. The shelves span the width of the image, creating a backdrop of neatly arranged books. The individuals wear a mix of casual and professional attire, and the brightly lit library space features white shelving and a carpeted floor.

How an Additional $4 Million Toward Collections Benefits U

The Marriott Library is excited to announce a significant expansion of its collections with new learning resources, data tools and scholarly materials. ...

14 July, 2026 / 3 Comments

A group of five people wearing matching "Answer U" shirts stand smiling at a reception desk in a modern office lobby, conveying a welcoming tone.

Six Things to Know about the New Answer U Service

Ask anything. Navigate everything. It’s a phrase that encapsulates the new Answer U service. But what exactly is it? Here are a few questions and answers to clarify what to expect. ...

10 July, 2026 / 0 Comments

Beyond the Job Title: Research Data Librarian

Ever wondered what it means to be a data librarian? Check out this interview where data librarian Kaylee Alexander-Leunissen talks with “Choice” about her role at the Marriott Library....

09 July, 2026 / 0 Comments

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5 Books to Read for Disability Pride Month

24 June, 2026 / 1 Comment

The image shows part of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, dated July 4, 1776. The document features elegant, historical script and a formal tone.

Declaration of Independence in the Archives

The Marriott Library has made an exciting discovery: a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence in the Rare Books department of Special Collections. The facsimile was part of Peter Force’s American Archives, a collection of transcribed manuscripts relating to the history of the American colonies....

17 June, 2026 / 1 Comment

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America in the Archive: The Many Voices of Democracy

America in the Archive: The Many Voices of Democracy celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The birth of the nation is rooted in a long history of place, people and beliefs that extends beyond the continental United States and...

17 June, 2026 / 0 Comments

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Mountain West Digital Library Turns 25

Closer to home, a collaborative project between J. Willard Marriott Library and Utah State Historical Society gave rise to a new collaboration that is still going strong – the Mountain West Digital Library (MWDL). When the Marriott Library and Utah State Historical Society (USHS) first...

16 June, 2026 / 0 Comments