J. Willard Marriott Library Blog

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A Sneak Peek of our Graduating Students from Special Collections

Here is a highlight of two of our graduating students from Special Collections. ...

28 April, 2025 / 0 Comments

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7 Films to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

From a graphic novel showcasing original art created during Japanese American internment to a documentary on the art of tatau, honor Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these great selections from the library’s general collection. ...

28 April, 2025 / 0 Comments

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5 Books on Well-being for Educators

28 April, 2025 / 0 Comments

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5 Books to Read in May for Mental Health Awareness Month

28 April, 2025 / 0 Comments

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7 Books to Add to Your Shelf to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

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...

28 April, 2025 / 0 Comments

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Library Employee Graduates with a Book Publication Under Her Belt

Graduating with any type and level of degree is a feat in itself. But Elise LeMonnier, a College of Fine Arts graduate who majored in Honors Art History and English and minored in Arts Technology, has published a book while working at the Marriott Library....

28 April, 2025 / 0 Comments

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Applications Open for Research Fellowship Grant

"The Floyd O'Neil Marriott Library Research Fellowship, offered annually by the J. Willard Marriott Library's Special Collections Department, offers a $3,500 grant to support scholarly pursuits. Named after Dr. Floyd A. O'Neil, former director of the American West Center, this fellowship aims to spark curiosity...

25 April, 2025 / 0 Comments

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The Face of Student Success

Dressed professionally and offering up a beaming, confident smile, Keisha “Kay” Jimenez arrived at the library right on time for the interview. Kay came here to share the story of her academic journey at the University of Utah and how the library served as her...

18 April, 2025 / 0 Comments

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Congratulations to Graduating Student Library Staff

Congratulations to all of our library staff who are graduating this semester! This semester we have 18 students who have finished their degrees. The work they've done for the library and the University of Utah community has been invaluable. Here are the graduates:...

17 April, 2025 / 0 Comments