For over 3000 years, papyrus was the dominant writing material in the Middle East and Mediterranean world before the introduction of paper. Languages as diverse as Egyptian, Greek and Arabic were written on it. The Special Collections Department of the J. Willard Marriott Library...

02 January, 2025 /

For over 3,000 years, papyrus was the dominant writing material in the Middle East and Mediterranean world before the introduction of paper.  Languages as diverse as Egyptian, Greek and Arabic were written on it. The Special Collections Department of the J. Willard Marriott Library is...

02 January, 2025 /

The vast set of databases and journals covering nearly all fields of study, EBSCOhost will be migrating to a new user interface (UI) for users. EBSCOhost is one of the largest electronic resources available to students, faculty and staff at the University of Utah....

18 December, 2024 /

When you think “librarian” what comes to mind? A stiff-minded, strict enforcer of the old-school quiet library rule? Well, shove that image back on the shelf because the face of today’s academic librarian is a completely new chapter. Meet librarian Dale Larsen. Dale has worked...

05 December, 2024 /

Did you know that you can schedule a time to visit the Rare Books Classroom and see treasures beyond your wildest imagination? First editions of Euclid and Galileo, a Hebrew scroll found in Spain and a leaf from the Gutenberg Bible are just a few...

02 December, 2024 /

While the library is normally known for being quiet, one student employee is certainly making some loud waves. Simon Griffen is not only part of the library’s Operations & Protection Services team but is the lead singer of Blue Rain Boots and the drummer for...

14 November, 2024 /