"When Charlie Redd throws a party, everybody from 2 counties comes." The Marriott Digital Library often receives feedback from the public regarding persons and events depicted in historical photos. In early 2020, such an inquiry was received from the grandson of one of the...
By Justin Sorensen Welcome to the Fall 2022 Semester at the University of Utah. What an exciting and busy time it is around the Marriott Library and across campus. It has been wonderful seeing so many new and returning faces around ProtoSpace and learning about the...
Need a headshot for your next acting gig? Maybe you just want to update your profile picture? Tony Sams, the Video Studio Specialist of the library's Creative and Innovation services team, has started up a new weekly drop-in event called "Headshot Wednesdays"....
It's a been a few years, but we're back with our annual celebration, Hooplaza! This is a great opportunity for everyone, especially if you are new to campus, to learn about all of the different ways the Marriott Library can help you succeed this semester....
By Greg Hatch Thanks to a 2019 Marriott Foundation donation, the Language, Literature, Architecture, and Fine Arts books that filled the north end of Marriott Library’s Level 2 were moved to compact shelving on Level 1, and the static book shelves were cleared away. In spring...
By Tony Sams Welcome back students, staff, and faculty! It has been amazing to see so many faces around campus once again. The pandemic may be slowly waning, but I’d like to think that we can celebrate gathering together to learn and talk story once again. So,...
Being free to read is essential for establishing an overall sense of autonomy and self-determination. Reading in community is also crucial so that one’s sense of freedom does not lead to isolation or alienation. Librarian Allyson Mower lists her seven favorite banned or challenged books....
Fall semester starts soon so why not a quick post about good ways to find a textbook. These tips are not only for students, but also for faculty!...
It can be both exciting and scary to start something new, whether that's starting living in a new place or the beginning of your college experience. Librarian Allyson Mower has compiled a few book recommendations about new beginnings. ...
Join us for the launch and celebration of the Reverend France A. Davis Papers and the France Davis Utah Black Archive. The Reverend France A. Davis papers consist of over 1,100 sermons delivered by Reverend Davis at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Salt Lake...