The University of Texas Libraries has opened nominations for members at large to join its Student Library Advisory Council. Council members are an active voice in the UT Libraries decision-making process — they represent student needs and preferences to create the best library experience possible and help maintain effective communication channels between their peers and UT Libraries. 

The University of Texas Libraries welcomed Mexican Ambassador to the United States Roberto Lazzeri Montaño to its Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection on Aug 3. He was joined by his wife, Lauren Coughlin; Chief of Staff Carlos Botello; and Consul-General of Mexico Humberto Hernández Haddad, among others.

The University of Texas at Austin Libraries (UTL) recognized the hard work and dedication of staff and student workers at its annual staff excellence celebration in May. Employees enjoyed breakfast tacos, a coffee bar and UTL swag, and Senior Vice Provost and UT Libraries Director Robert McDonald gave opening remarks before several awards were presented.

Associate Professors of Instruction Melissa D Murphy and Sarah Jey Whitehead have announced the completion of their Open Educational Resource (OER)

The Fine Arts Library (FAL) at the University of Texas at Austin launched a new event series last spring to showcase how research across performing arts disciplines exists on and off the page, generated and elaborated through creative practices. Designed by Performing Arts Librarian Molly Roy, the Performance as Research series represents an intentional, curated framework and an invitation for community-building. 

The University of Texas Libraries has announced the recipients of its annual Signature Course Information Literacy Award, which recognizes undergraduates who have excelled in library research.