By Justin Sorensen One-year ago, I began developing a concept for offering online GIS consultations and project support at the Marriott Library. The idea was to provide an alternative option to an in-person consultation for University patrons by meeting virtually to answer questions and provide project...
Congratulations to Faculty Services Librarian Donna Ziegenfuss for receiving the University of Utah Distinguished Teaching Award for 2021. Ziegenfuss was one of five to be recognized for her commitment to learning at the U by President Ruth V. Watkins....
February is Black History Month. The Black Cultural Center and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion have many events planned through the month. Here is a list of books recommended by librarian Allyson Mower for this month....
By Tony Sams The J. Willard Marriott Library, in partnership with Teaching and Learning Technologies, and the College of Biological Sciences, received CARES funds to design and build the U’s first off-site VR classroom to support Dr. Colleen Farmer’s course, Biology 3665: Form, Function, and Adaptation...
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By Justin Sorensen Examining the animation accompanying this week’s Map Monday release depicts how American voting trends change over time, with majority support alternating between the Democratic or Republican parties. While this information provides a general interpretation of each election outcome, visualizing the data provides a...
Libraries have been in the business of lending books and materials for centuries. Today, given the unusual moment of COVID, staff at the Marriott Library have expanded their delivery methods to include Books to U – a service that delivers books and other materials to...
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By TJ Ferrill It's been just about a year since the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though we are constantly facing challenges and suffering brought on by SARS-CoV-2, there have been some positive changes. Here are my top 5 items to help me look on the bright...
The Rare Books Department invites you to view its virtual lecture, Invisible Mother: Science and the Fair Sex. Women have been both subjects and practitioners of science for centuries, although recognition of their influence in these spheres has been limited. The books we consider in this...