Sep 30, 2020 JFK at Flaming Gorge
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....
Sep 29, 2020 Student Employee Highlight: Introducing Kallin Glauser
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...
Sep 22, 2020 Have No Fear! The Marriott Library Has You Covered … Virtually
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. ...
Sep 14, 2020 Checkout Tech Equipment Before September 24th
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. ...
Sep 14, 2020 Marriott Library Expanded Hours and Study Areas Starting October 12
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...
Sep 02, 2020 5 Banned or Challenged Book Recommendations
Banned Books Week is an annual event in September where libraries celebrate the freedom to read....
Aug 09, 2020 Marriott Library Allocated CARES Funding to Lend More Laptops to Students
Great news! $1.4 million of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funding has been allocated to the Marriott Library to expand its successful student technology lending program. The Marriott Library, has procured 1,000 additional laptops for fall semester (650 PCs and 350...
Aug 03, 2020 The Marriott Library is Opening!
After many weeks of hoping and waiting and adjusting services for remote operations, the library doors are open! Things will look a lot different, but one thing remains the same: our staff are working hard to ensure that we’re providing the services and collections that...
Aug 02, 2020 5 Book Recommendations for Wellness
Reading a book can be a great way to learn about ways to de-stress and focus on personal wellness. Allyson Mower, Head of Scholarly Communication & Copyright, has recommended the following titles to help you get started....
Jul 29, 2020 Saving Students Time and Money: Ask Us How!
Let’s face it: Students have it tough right now. Want to lighten their load by finding a textbook that won’t cost them a dime? Just ask librarian Allyson Mower if she can find a good ebook to replace that pricey old paper book....