"Do not believe more than what you see with your eyes." -- Montezuma to Cortés, according to Cortés, 1519 Rare Books invites you to view its most recent virtual lecture, "What You See With Your Eyes." Why are texts written? and for whom? Why are texts recorded...
“No swellings tell that winds may be upon some far-off happier sea- No heavings hint that winds have been on seas less hideously serene.” — Edgar Allan Poe, “The City in the Sea” Rare Books invites you to view its most recent virtual lecture, "A Drop in the Ocean." Learn...
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. ...
By Erika Church 3D Printing Services will be modified during the scheduled building closure (September 27th, 2020 - October 11th, 2020). Submissions will continue to be processed; we are here to help you wherever you are. Don’t get too excited -- you will still have to...
from The Book and the Great Community, J. Willard Marriott Library, 1994 On May 17, 1968, Wallace Stegner delivered a dedicatory address to the new Marriott Library, in which he said: "To erect a great library in the year 1968 is an act of stubborn and sassy...
Now what?Virus. Earthquake. Quarantine.Usually with six weeks left in a semester, I am juggling podcast recordings and video game audio before finals. Everything is frozen.Some of you may know that I am a radio deejay on KRCL, the local community station. For more...
The covers of a book enclose worlds constructed of text and image. To open a book is to expose the intimate details of story, experience and idea. The Book Arts Program at the J. Willard Marriott Library champions wide-ranging explorations of the book. A fully...
Being stuck in our homes and barred from museums and galleries doesn’t mean we can’t learn about and appreciate art. Many libraries, cultural institutions, and museums have been working for years on building virtual experiences. While it is often not as gratifying as...
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...