Libraries Host an Evening with “Two Guys on Your Head”
Event: The University of Texas Libraries present “An Evening with ‘Two Guys on your Head,’” featuring Dr. Bob Duke and Dr. Art Markman, with Austin Public Library Director Roosevelt Weeks and UT Libraries’ Director Lorraine Haricombe. This event is free and open to the public.
When: 6 p.…
Students Print 6-String Violin in The Foundry (Video)
Sean Riley is a musician and Ph.D. candidate studying music entrepreneurship at the Butler School of Music. Riley stumbled upon a score by American composter John Adams in the Fine Arts Library that he'd been interested in playing for a while, but the music required a 6-string violin. So Riley…
Event Celebrates Opening of Puga Archive
Event: “Escritura y autofiguración en los diarios de María Luisa Puga” with Irma López and Patricia Puga. This event is free and open to the public. Lecture in Spanish without translation.
When: 4 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018.
Where: Benson Latin American Collection, 2nd…
McKinney Engineering Library Reopens in Enhanced Space
The Libraries are pleased to announce the reopening of the McKinney Engineering Library in the beautiful new Engineering Education and Research Center (EER).
The McKinney Library was previously housed in the Ernest J. Cockrell (EJC) building, which closed for the construction of the EERC…
Events & Exhibits, January 19-February 1
In this 1.5-hour workshop, you will get a general introduction to core data management concepts, practical tips for things like backups and file formats,…
Friday Finds: The Arts and Crafts Movement
Gillian Naylor’s 1971 book The Arts and Crafts Movement: A Study of Its Sources, Ideals and Influence on Design Theory explores theory and purposes of the Arts and Crafts movement. According to Naylor, “its motivations were social and moral, and its aesthetic values derived from…
Special Collections Lead Students to Digital Scholarship
An ambitious fall semester project in the Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies provided the opportunity for cross-campus collaborations that brought together the Harry Ransom Center and the Benson Latin American Collection.
The Department of American Studies Ph.D.…
Libraries Host Re-Think It Conference on the Future of Libraries
The University of Texas Libraries begin the new year looking forward with a gathering of experts and advocates to consider the future of libraries.
“Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age” is a national conference that brings together academic, public and K-12 librarians,…
Website Gets Full Launch
It’s official.
The Libraries has completed a full launch of a new website, the first significant refresh in over a decade. And because this is a big change to the way the website looks, feels and navigates, there will likely be occasional issues that we’ll need your help to fix, so…
Melissa Guy to Lead Benson Latin American Collection
Melissa Guy has been named Nettie Lee Benson Librarian and Director. Guy has served as Head of Collection Development for the Benson since November 2015. Prior to coming to the Benson, she was the subject specialist for Latin American and Iberian Studies at Arizona State University Libraries.…
Up All Night: Relaciones Geográficas Take a Road Trip
A librarian and two truckers are on a mission. They will travel for 27 hours, through four states, and at least one of them won’t get much sleep. Their journey involves high-security cargo, a climate-controlled 18-wheeler, and some rare documents from the 16th century. There will be truck stop…
Loan Period Extended for Undergraduates
Undergraduates will now have the same loan period as all other campus patrons of the University of Texas Libraries.
Beginning December 1, the loan duration for materials will extend from 28 days to a semester-long period, allowing students greater time to focus on learning and less on…
Library of Congress Archivist Shares Dance Preservation Techniques and Expertise
Event: “Achiving Dance” Workshop with Libby Smigel (Library of Congress). This event is free and open to the public.
When: 1-3 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2017.
Where: Fine Arts Library (DFA 3.200) at The University of Texas at Austin.
Background: The Fine Arts Library…
The New University of Texas Libraries Website
The University of Texas Libraries has launched the beta version of a new website – with a fresh new look, better organization, clearer navigation and improved information about the resources and services that users need.
Highlights of the redesign include:
Responsive design…Artist Yuliya Lanina is Resident at The Foundry
The Fine Arts Library and the College of Fine Arts (COFA) welcome Yuliya Lanina as the fall’s artist-in-residence at the Foundry in the Fine Arts Library.
During November 6-10, Lanina will visit with classes in the college, work in the Foundry and conclude the week with a presentation…
