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Welcoming New Head of Teaching, Research and Outreach, Genifer Snipes

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18 March, 2026 / 0 Comments

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Web of Science Now Expanded

For years the Marriott Library has provided the vast database Web of Science to the University of Utah campus. This powerful database covers journal articles, international publications, conference proceedings, and books in the hard sciences, social sciences, and humanities. One of the richest collection of...

03 March, 2026 / 0 Comments

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First-Gen Voices Project Speaks Volumes

AANHPI Heritage Month is a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of AANHPI heritage or simply wanting to read powerful stories by AANHPI authors, here...

23 February, 2026 / 0 Comments

New E-book Subscriptions Bring 800,000 + Titles To U

The Marriott Library has acquired access to two large eBook packages and evidence-based acquisition (EBA) packages, which operate much like eJournals in that they have a subscription period....

28 January, 2026 / 1 Comment

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Just a Matter of Time: Library’s Preservation Team Conserves Items in Time Capsule

On September 9, 2025, Alan Shino and Lorraine Crouse, both from the Japanese Church of Christ in downtown Salt Lake City, arrived at the Marriott Library’s Preservation Department with an unusual item – a cast bronze, key-stone shaped box that contained several items from 1924....

05 November, 2025 / 1 Comment

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Capturing the Spark of Discovery: The Image of Research at the U

Faculty, researchers, and graduate students are invited to reveal the beauty and impact of their work through a single, striking image or video this spring....

28 October, 2025 / 1 Comment

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Teamwork, Talent and Celebrating the U’s 175th Anniversary

The U’s 175th anniversary has been celebrated in grand style over the past year. There have been multiple festivities for students, staff, alumni and the community, as well as a feature in the winter 2025 issue of Utah Magazine. Now, as things wrap-up, let’s take...

08 September, 2025 / 0 Comments

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Escape into a Great Book This Summer with Libby!

Looking for a great summer read before the semester starts? Whether you're lounging by the pool, taking a long road trip or enjoying a quiet afternoon, the Libby app brings Marriott Library’s leisure reading collection right to your fingertips. From fiction to memoirs, thrillers and...

22 July, 2025 / 0 Comments

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Book a Presentation with the Rare Books Department

The Rare Books Department holds more than 80,000 books, maps, ephemera and realia documenting the record of human communication from ancient clay tablets to contemporary artists' books. The primary function of the department is to collect and provide access to the materials for students, faculty...

17 July, 2025 / 0 Comments

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Architecture Professor Publishes Book About Age Friendliness

U of U authors are prolific and the library strives to support U of U book authors by ensuring their works are in the collection. We also want every book to find its reader. This blog post series highlights some of the new books written...

19 May, 2025 / 0 Comments