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A Welcome to New Library Hires in 2022

A collection of short bios and photos of some of the latest additions to the Marriott Library....

22 December, 2022 / 0 Comments

A collage of five book covers: "Soul" features a man in a hat with large glasses; "Ancestor Trouble" has a geometric design with statues; "Koshersoul" shows a man with food; "Maggie Terry" has a cityscape with cranes; "Skye Falling" depicts a colorful city scene.

Four Fun Books & a Movie for Winter Break

Check out these great titles for fun reading and viewing (maybe even some inspired cooking?) during the upcoming semester break. All picked by Librarian Allyson Mower....

12 December, 2022 / 0 Comments

A woman, smiling warmly, holds two books titled "Practical Purposes" and "Erwin Wurm" while seated at a wooden table. She wears a patterned sweater.

5 Ways to Deal with a Research Rejection

Getting an article, presentation, grant or book proposal rejected is tough! Some people brush it off and move quickly to the next publication venue, but others might hang on to it for a moment and want to know more, maybe to help it from happening...

09 December, 2022 / 0 Comments

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Books to Cozy Up with This Winter

As we enter into the winter months, nothing sounds better than a cup of cocoa and a good book to cozy up with. Here are some recommends from librarian Allyson Mower to checkout for winter break....

01 December, 2022 / 0 Comments

Five Books for Native American Heritage Month

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, here are five books recommendations available at the J. Willard Marriott Library, recommended by Librarian Allyson Mower. ...

31 October, 2022 / 1 Comment

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4 Great Books for Latine Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these great books ranging from history, poetry, to memoir, and fiction, selected by Librarian Allyson Mower. ...

10 October, 2022 / 0 Comments

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New Open Access Agreement Saves the University of Utah $50,000

As the Marriott Library enters year two of its open access agreement, initiated in January 2021, with Cambridge University Press (CUP), the campus has realized $50,000 in cost savings associated with article processing charges (APCs)...

14 September, 2022 / 0 Comments

5 Ways to Find a Textbook

Fall semester starts soon so why not a quick post about good ways to find a textbook. These tips are not only for students, but also for faculty!...

19 August, 2022 / 0 Comments

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5 Great Books about Starting Something New

It can be both exciting and scary to start something new, whether that's starting living in a new place or the beginning of your college experience. Librarian Allyson Mower has compiled a few book recommendations about new beginnings. ...

18 August, 2022 / 0 Comments

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Announcing the Reverend France A. Davis Papers and France Davis Utah Black Archive

Join us for the launch and celebration of the Reverend France A. Davis Papers and the France Davis Utah Black Archive. The Reverend France A. Davis papers consist of over 1,100 sermons delivered by Reverend Davis at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Salt Lake...

18 August, 2022 / 25 Comments