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...
One of the things I appreciate most about our Special Collections is the wealth of materials around strong and influential women who have significantly shaped Utah history....
Whether it's finding a place to study while on campus or checking out textbooks for your classes, the Marriott Library is full of ways to help you out this Fall Semester. Here are just a few of them....
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From ancient hieroglyphics in Special Collections, to cutting edge-virtual reality classrooms, the Marriott Library is full of both the old and new. Each Fall and Spring, the library welcomes valuable new materials to add to the development of library collections, increase student access to pertinent...
Every once in a while, a patron will come to the library and be overjoyed upon coming across an item they’ve been searching for. This was certainly the case when Hideaki Ito, Japanese filmmaker, came to the Marriott Library in June to learn more about...
Suzanne M. Darais, JD, MLS, has been appointed director of the James E. Faust Law Library at the University of Utah. In conjunction with this appointment, Darais was appointed associate dean of University Libraries and professor of Law (lecturer). Elizabeth Kronk Warner, dean of the...