The University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno

09/04/2026

WELCOME HOME TLT!

After several years operating as “The Office of Digital Learning,” Teaching & Learning Technologies (TLT) has reverted to its previous moniker and rejoined the University Libraries organization.

GET TO KNOW TLT
- TLT provides training and support for various instruction technologies including: WebCampus (Canvas), CircleIn, Kaltura, Top Hat, Turnitin, and Zoom.

- TLT's Classroom Technologies team continues to manage and support the technology located in classrooms and other academic spaces across campus.

- TLT provides full-service instructional material remediation for all common file types (i.e., PDF, Word, PPT).

For more information about TLT, click this link:
https://www.unr.edu/tlt/semester-launch-hub

09/04/2026

IN THE NEWS: University Libraries Assistant Professor and Outreach and Public Services Archivist, Elspeth Olson, was recently on the news! Watch her segment here:

A few ordinary-looking objects can hold extraordinary stories about Reno’s past.Reno History Detective Elspeth Olson sat down with ARC Reno Thursday morning for

09/03/2026

Lone Wolf Study Pods Now Available at MIKC

Did you know the University Libraries recently added six Framery One study pods to the 2nd floor south area of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center? Each pod supports student success by empowering pod users to be active learners and critical thinkers. The pods also provide users with access to equitable resources and essential learning environments.

Each pod has the following features:

- Smart and soundproof one-person workstation

- Advanced smart pod features and functionalities

- Speech privacy and echo-free acoustics

- Video-optimized lighting presets

- Adjustable ventilation

These new flexible, semi-private study pods are perfect for students, faculty or staff seeking a space to focus and take a short, quiet study break, attend a Zoom meeting, participate in a video chat or job interview, or take a quick, private phone call.

Want to reserve a pod? Follow this link to the Libraries' room reservation web page: https://library.unr.edu/resources/technology-and-spaces/room-reservations

Funding for the pods was made possible by a grant awared to the University Libraries by The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) which supports libraries in Nevada through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered by the Nevada State Library, Archives & Public Records. LSTA funds are intended to help libraries develop their central roles in the community and are used to promote improvements in services to the users of all types of libraries. In addition, LSTA funds are targeted for statewide library services and support of a wide array of library programs.

08/25/2026

It's Kinda chic to use your friendly University Libraries' resources!

Image 1: Check out VR equipment, maker supplies, audio equipment, video cameras and other items on a short-term basis, at no cost with a valid University ID on the first floor of the MIKC.

Image 2: When you need a peaceful place to work or decompress, the Libraries offer a variety of spaces and resources across locations to help you. Spaces include designated quiet floors and areas, specialized study rooms, sensory processing tools, and computer carrels.

Image 3: The bicycle lab includes several complete ParkTool repair kits, bike stands strong enough to hold electric bikes, air pumps and manuals, all available for use or even check out.

Image 4: Printing and scanning services are available at the MIKC and DLM for those with an active NetID and a WolfCard.

Image 5: Our team of librarians and experts specialize in a range of subject areas, and they are ready to help you with your research, information, and library needs.

08/24/2026

Welcome to the first day of the fall 2026 semester! Whether you visit us in person or online at library.unr.edu, University Libraries is here to connect you with all the resources you need for a successful semester. GO PACK!

08/20/2026

Announcing 39th annual Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Silver Pen Awardee, Fil Corbitt.

Fil Corbitt is a writer and radio maker from Reno, Nevada. A graduate of the Reynolds School of Journalism at UNR, Fil writes about sound, western identity and landscape. Their audio work has appeared on NPR, Snap Judgement, BBC’s Shortcuts, and on public and community radio stations across North America and beyond. Fil’s weekly short-form radio segment "Postcards from The Wind" airs on stations from Miami, Florida to Talkeetna, Alaska. Their radio show, "The Wind", is a poetic, journalistic, narrative show that’s been featured in festivals and outlets across the world, winning a Signal Award in 2025 — a gold medal in the “best writing” category.

To find out more about the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame, visit the webpage here: https://library.unr.edu/nevada-writers-hall-of-fame

Tickets go on sale for the 39th annual Nevada Writers Hall of Fame soon! Keep an eye on our social media channels for further information.

08/20/2026

Announcing 39th annual Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Silver Pen Awardee, Amanda Skenandore.

Amanda Skenandore is the award-winning author of six historical novels, including her most recent, "When No One Else Will". Her books have been translated into multiple languages and garnered accolades from the American Library Association, Reader’s Digest, Silicon Valley Reads, and Apple Books. In 2024, she was awarded the Nevada Arts Council Literary Fellowship. Her writing explores lesser-known corners of history and, drawing on her 16 years as a registered nurse, often includes themes of medicine, justice, and belonging. Amanda lives in Las Vegas with her husband and their pet turtle, Lenore.

To find out more about the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame, visit the webpage here: https://library.unr.edu/nevada-writers-hall-of-fame

Tickets go on sale for the 39th annual Nevada Writers Hall of Fame soon! Keep an eye on our social media channels for further information.

08/19/2026

Announcing the 39th annual Nevada Writers Hall of Fame inductee, John L. Smith.

Native Nevadan John L. Smith has spent more than four decades writing about the characters and conundrums that make the state unique. The author of many books, his titles for the University of Nevada Press include "Saints, Sinners, and Sovereign Citizens: The Endless War over the West’s Public Lands"; "The Westside Slugger: Joe Neal’s Lifelong Fight for Social Justice", and as a co-author "My Life in Politics: The Memoirs of Senator Richard H. Bryan". His work is featured in both volumes of the acclaimed collections of American columnists, "Deadline Artists".

Among his writing honors are the Robert Laxalt Distinguished Writer Award, Northwestern’s Foley-Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism, ethics awards from the University of Oregon and National Society of Professional Journalists, and honors from the Best of the West and Nevada Press Association. He is a member of the press association’s Hall of Fame, and has received the Silver Pen Award from the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame. He’s also appeared on numerous documentaries, including "The American Experience: Las Vegas – an Unconventional History", and "Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press".

Married to fellow Nevada Writers Hall of Fame member Sally Denton, John has a daughter, three stepsons, a grandson, and three dogs. He lives in Reno, where he writes an award-winning column for The Nevada Independent, freelances widely, and is working on his next book.

To find out more about the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame, visit the webpage here: https://library.unr.edu/nevada-writers-hall-of-fame

Tickets go on sale for the 39th annual Nevada Writers Hall of Fame soon! Keep an eye on our social media channels for further information.

08/11/2026

NEW EXHIBIT, 3RD FLOOR: "A Few of Our Favorite Things: 65 Years of Special Collections and University Archives" is now open on the 3rd floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center.

About the exhibit: In the early 1960s, Dean David W. Heron and print history scholar Robert Armstrong began the process of organizing the University’s rare materials, manuscripts, and institutional historical records into a distinct unit within the University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives continues to flourish, innovate, and support research and education both on and off campus through the efforts of 65 years of knowledgeable, dedicated archivists and librarians. In this exhibit, SCUA staff and University Libraries colleagues share some of their favorite materials from the historical collections.

07/07/2026

STAFF PICKS: Come find your new favorite book! The University Libraries has collected our staff's favorite books and put them in one place for you to peruse. Find them in the Atrium of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Centers 2nd floor and at this link: https://unr.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=01UNR_INST:DEFAULT&collectionId=81354001740006781&lang=en

Happy summer reading, Wolf Pack!