The University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno

10/29/2026

On Friday, Nov. 6 the University Libraries will host the 29th Nevada Writers Hall of Fame. This year, two honorees will receive the Silver Pen Award: Amanda Skenandore and Fil Corbitt. The Hall of Fame Inductee is John L. Smith. Get to know Amanda by reading about her in our Nevada Today profile piece (link in bio). We will introduce you to Fil Corbitt next week. Tickets to the event are $25 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame website. The event will take place Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Auditorium inside the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center.

https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2026/amanda-skenandore-to-receive-silver-pen-award

10/27/2026

USER FEEDBACK NEEDED: Take the Libraries Lone Wolf Study Pod Impact Survey.

This Fall the Libraries added six new study pods to the second floor atrium of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. 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.

If you have used the Libraries Lone Wolf Study Pods please participate in our survey.
https://unr.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cw5owMf6aGaskOW

10/20/2026

The 39th annual NEVADA WRITERS HALL OF FAME is right around the corner! Get to know this years Inductee, John L. Smith. Tap/click the article below to learn more:

Award-winning journalist and author John L. Smith will be inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame, recognizing more than four decades of storytelling, investigative reporting and literary achievement.

10/13/2026

DAY AT THE MUSEUM: Join the University Libraries and other partners across campus and the local community for Day at the Museum!

"On Saturday, Oct. 17, museums across the University campus and the community will open their doors for the University’s annual Day at the Museum, a free, family-friendly event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m."

Read more at this link: https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2026/day-at-the-museum

10/08/2026

Explore the Libraries' Spooky Season book display in-person on the 2nd floor of the MIKC atrium, or browse titles online (link to online titles: https://unr.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=01UNR_INST:DEFAULT&collectionId=81383866000006781&lang=en)

The selection of titles available are simply SPOOKTACULAR!

This book display and featured collection online were curated by members of the University Libraries Outreach Committee.

09/30/2026

The University Libraries are please to announce the 2026 Edible Banned Books Festival, Tuesday the 6th of October from 11:30pm to 1:30pm at the north end of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center breezeway.

Come view and vote for your favorite imaginative, book-themed (food-based) treats while learning about censorship, the history of book bans, and why the freedom to read matters more than ever. Whether you're a baker, a reader, or simply curious, this event is sure to feed your mind!

Learn more about banned and challenged books by visiting the Libraries Banned and Challenged Books webpage: https://library.unr.edu/collections/general-collections/banned-and-challenged-books

09/24/2026

The University Libraries would like to congratulate Jared Longland on receiving the Faculty of the Month Award of Excellence! Jared is a Multimedia Specialist in the @ One at the University Libraries and supports our students in various creative ways. Thank you for your contribution to The Pack, Jared!

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.