May 19, 2021 Collaborative Research Project Highlights Earliest Printed Books
What is the earliest book printed from cast-metal moveable type? Most Westerners think the earliest printed book is the 42-line Gutenberg Bible. If you are from East Asia, though, you think of Jikji. Johannes Gutenberg’s method of printing books from movable cast-metal type made a...
May 13, 2021 Associate Dean for Special Collections, Gregory Thompson, to Retire After Five Decades of Service
Over the course of his career Gregory Thompson, Ph.D. has received 14 honors and awards, has authored, co-authored, or edited 12 books and written more articles and reviews than one person can count. He has conducted countless oral histories, attended hundreds of community events, and...
May 07, 2021 6 films to watch during your job search
As the semester ends and many students graduate, the search for a post-grad job begins! Here are recommendations from Joni Clayton of films about jobs, careers, and more. All films are available to watch through the library for free for all current U student, staff,...
May 06, 2021 Great books and online exhibits by and about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We're highlighting books and library resources that highlight histories, cultures, stories, and more. These recommendations were selected by Librarian, Allyson Mower....
Apr 29, 2021 Student Intern Adds 200 New Titles on Diversity, Featuring Publishers and Authors of Color
In Spring 2021, Marriott Library offered an internship designed to approach collection development from an additional perspective: instead of going by subject or title or author to order books, we wanted to go first by publisher...
Apr 29, 2021 Dean’s Message, May 2021
When April arrives, we know that daffodils will soon be emerging from their winter’s sleep, encouraging us to envision the spring time beauty of Utah. As I watch the new blooms’ triumphant return, I am reminded that Earth Day is just around the corner and...
Apr 27, 2021 Preserving the Culture of the Pueblo People of New Mexico
Where does one begin in preserving the history, artifacts, narratives, and stories of a people? This is what librarians and museum curators from New Mexico tribal communities learned when they participated in library workshops through the Archival Professional Development Training for Tribal Communities last June....
Apr 23, 2021 Congrats to our Student Employees Who Are Graduating This Year!
A huge shout-out to the 14 student employees who will be graduating this year. You have contributed immensely to the Marriott Library, especially this last year during the pandemic. Thank you and best wishes to each of you!...
Apr 13, 2021 Crowdsourcing Digital Collection of Houses of Worship
Did you know the Marriott Library is creating a digital archive featuring photos of churches, mosques, synagogues, and other houses of worship? But we need your help!...
Apr 07, 2021 8 Films to Watch for Earth Week
Starting March 29th, the University of Utah will be hosting their annual Pride Week. This year's theme is "Queer at the Intersections," to "explore how our identities and experiences impact how we navigate the world. To help celebrate, Joni Clayton of the library's Eclectic Film...