With the historical Vice Presidential Debate held last week on the U’s campus and the upcoming presidential election just days away, this is an opportune time to reflect on the democratic process and to remember important milestones from the past. ...
A major milestone in the women’s suffrage movement occurred on February 14, 1870, about 150 years ago. A woman by the name of Seraph Young, a schoolteacher from Salt Lake City, stopped at the polls on her way to work to cast her vote in...
There is nothing quite like looking at history to put current daily experiences into perspective. Look no further than the collections pertaining to politics, women’s suffrage and public policy contained in the Special Collections’ Rare Book Department. The vast collection of rare books that spans...
President John F. Kennedy orders the start of the generators at Flaming Gorge Dam during a visit to Salt Lake City, Utah. Kennedy is accompanied by Utah Senator Frank Moss....
As the coronavirus pandemic forced universities across the nation to close their doors and transition to online learning, student employees on campuses had to pivot as well. Student employees here, at the J. Willard Marriott Library, found their duties shifting as they began to work...
During the U’s “circuit-breaker” -- when the U campus will be closed September 27 – October 11 – the Marriott Library will still be serving up great services and collections for students, staff and faculty! Here’s what we can do for you remotely. ...
Hey students! Be sure to check-in with our Knowledge Commons staff or make a request for items like laptops and tablets that you still need. While the library is closed Sept. 27 through Oct 11, in-person checkouts will not be available. ...
Good news! Beginning October 12, when students return to campus after the “circuit breaker," the Marriott Library will have additional hours and study spaces available. Starting October 12: New Hours Including Sundays Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Hours stay the same Saturday: Noon – 4...
Join the Marriott Library Sept. 27 through Oct. 3 to celebrate Banned Books Week along with the American Library Association....
The fall semester is drawing to a close once again. The library, always filled with students, is even busier as students finish assignments and prepare for finals. Students may be at the library to study in a quiet area, meet with peers to complete a...