Here at the University of Utah, most 20 year olds are happily entrenched in their undergraduate experience. They spend their time studying and doing coursework, socializing with friends, and working various part-time jobs. However, at 20 years old, Everett Ruess led a much different life....
By Robert Nelson Greetings, In the Audio Studio, we have relied on a very robust digital recorder: the ProTools brand. From Fall of 2009 - Summer of 2017, it always worked and never failed when we had a recording session. Alas, we were slammed on both ends of...
As we celebrate the digitization of 100 years of the Utah Daily Chronicle, we take a moment to chat with the UU’s Director of Student Media, Jake Sorensen. In addition to overseeing the Chronicle operations, Jake’s responsibilities include K-UTE Radio, Wasatch Magazine, thegeekwave.com, and AdThing,...
In July we welcomed Dan Reed, Ph.D. to the post of Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs (SVPAA) at the University of Utah. When I met with Dr. Reed for the first time, I was delighted to learn about his deep appreciation for libraries –...
August 30th marked the kickoff of Utah Football for the 2018 season with the Utes playing against Weber State at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The J. Willard Marriott Library was at the game celebrating 125 years of football and 50 years of the Marriott Library, which opened...
We have laid low to earth a mighty chief: We have laboured harder than on greater deeds, And maybe won remembrance by the deeds Of Gunnar when no deed of ours should live; For this defence of his shall outlast kingdoms And gather him fame till there are no more...
The first 100 years of UU’s student newspaper, The Daily Chronicle, has been digitized and and placed online. You’ll find every page of every issue, from 1892 through 1992, at the web site Utah Digital Newspapers. Here’s a quick look back at the origins of...
Any researcher, paranormal or otherwise, knows there is no shortage of adventures you can have in a library. Here at the Marriott Library, we have a dedicated fine arts, performing arts, and architecture collection. The K.W. Dumke Fine Arts & Architecture Library and the Fine...
Happy Banned Books Week! This week from September 23rd to the 29th is an opportunity to celebrate our freedom to read and speak out. In the spirit of freedom of information, here is a list of banned books that have been adapted into films that...
