Jul 12, 2021 The Marriott Library’s Fun Ski Affair Jumps Back on the Schedule in 2022
The high-spirited Ski Affair, the J. Willard Marriott Library’s largest fund-raiser of the year, will leapfrog back on to our schedule in the fall of 2022. ...
Jul 01, 2021 7 Summer Films to Watch Through the Library
Summer is here! Time to kick back and watch some films courtesy of the Marriott Library. Joni Clayton has gone through the databases and collections and found these 7 films that are free to watch for students, staff, and faculty of the University of Utah....
Jun 16, 2021 Emergency Access to HathiTrust Materials to be Discontinued July 6: Alternative Options Available
As we resume full access to the libraries’ print collections on July 6, the ETAS agreement will end and patrons will return to accessing print collection in the usual ways by browsing the stacks or submitting a pull service or delivery request....
Jun 16, 2021 5 Good Books that Offer Perspective on Drought
Droughts have been pervasive throughout history inspiring many to write about this natural disaster. Librarian Allyson Mower has recommended these titles (both fiction and non-fiction) that feature themes and settings of droughts and how they affect us....
Jun 14, 2021 Starting July 6: Browse the Books Once Again!
There are more than three million books to browse in the Marriott Library. Here’s a rough layout of the stacks, which are filed by the Library of Congress (LC) system....
Jun 08, 2021 Seven Study Spots in the Library That You Might Not Have Known About
When the booths on level one are taken and there's not a free table in sight on level three, what other study places are there? Give these spots a try!...
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....