University of Washington Libraries

08/03/2026

Join us for Out of Scope: Rare Book and Book Arts in Special Collections, where Julie Tanaka, Associate Dean for Distinctive Collections, will share the history, artistry, and craftsmanship behind rare books and artist books from UW Special Collections—including additional treasures beyond those featured in the exhibit.

Featured highlights include:
Hyperion: A Romance (1858) by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow—this 20th edition includes a handwritten letter from Longfellow to publisher George W. Childs, along with other hidden gems.

🎠 We Are Not Amused by Julie Chen—a carousel artist book that juxtaposes vintage amusement park and circus imagery with contemporary female experiences.

Aunt Sally's Lament, designed by Clair Van Vliet with a poem by Margaret Kaufman—an intricate artist book featuring layered paper cutouts that unfold into a 105-inch diamond-pattern quilt.

These are just a few of the remarkable works you'll encounter. Come explore these and other rare books and artist books from our collections.

📍 Allen Library – Special Collections Reading Room
🗓️ Tuesday, August 11 | 10–11 a.m.

07/02/2026

🎉 The University of Washington continues to earn global recognition!

UW has been ranked No. 12 in the world and No. 3 among U.S. public universities in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings. The rankings highlight UW's strength in research, academic reputation, and global impact.

Read the article to learn more about what makes UW a global leader in research and higher education:

The University of Washington posted top-10 global finishes in six fields, led by public health research.

07/01/2026

The Washington Alumnus, UW's first alumni magazine, has been fully digitized and is now available online. Explore issues dating back to 1908 and discover stories, milestones, and moments that have shaped the University of Washington over the years.

Want to learn more about this project and the work behind bringing these historic publications online? Watch our YouTube video for a closer look at the digitization process and the story behind the collection.

▶️ Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMVDL_vhNNg

06/26/2026

Summer curator talks, digitization of The Washington Alumnus (UW’s FIRST Alumni magazine!), Labor Archives podcasts, UW Press booktalks and more! https://lib.uw.edu/2026/06/18/uw-libraries-summer-update/

05/31/2026

On Air: Labor Archives of Washington, UW Special Collections on the Labor Heritage Power Hour!

Harold Phillips (Power Hour) interviewed Conor Casey– head of the Labor Archives of Washington (LAW) on the Labor Heritage Foundation's Labor Heritage Power Hour! Learn about the founding and operation of the Labor Archives of Washington – a unique, community‑founded and funded archive in the heart of the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

Listen at https://bit.ly/3P0fK8w or on WPFW 89.3 FM in

Podcast link: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3xvzk-1ad54f6

05/25/2026

Celebrating excellence at UW Libraries ✨ Congratulations to John Vallier on receiving the Distinguished Librarian Award at the 56th Annual Awards of Excellence for his outstanding contributions to archival work, cultural preservation, and student learning.

📍 Meany Hall
📅 June 11, 2026
⏰ 3:30–5:30 P.M.

Exhibit talk - June 2nd

Join us as we celebrate this incredible achievement! 💜💛

05/19/2026

Explore new ways to showcase your research and measure impact beyond citations with tools like ORCID and Altmetric. Join us for this insightful workshop! ✨

🗓️ 20th May | ⏰ 1:30–2:30 PM | 📍link in bio (https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Rn4uyjYfRpONGHwivDT-xA)

05/07/2026

From Math to Classics to History to Library and Information Science, from professor to librarian to curator to administrator – working in locations across the country, Associate Dean for Distinctive Collections, Julie Tanaka’s career journey has been full of learning and discoveries along the way. Read more about her journey here:

https://www.bookclubofwashington.org/post/new-member-profile-julie-tanaka?utm_campaign=fb091b4a-e2b5-4d41-a2b1-d5f540d82cf2&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&utm_content=c750c0af-011d-46c6-8178-28bc20abc0f6&configurationId=64887641-6243-4f5a-ab57-ad3f53ea80e3&actionId=b26ffdc9-23bf-457f-b1b3-b5e49108be24&cid=de6fe54b-c296-4828-9926-c869cfdf30b7

04/30/2026

Join us in celebrating the Husky 100: Students Making an Impact! 🎉 These incredible students are making a difference across campus and beyond. UW Libraries is proud to support and highlight their achievements. Learn more and explore their stories through our blog: https://lib.uw.edu/2026/04/23/congratulations-husky-100-students-making-an-impact-with-uw-libraries/

04/28/2026

Thanks to all who make the UW Libraries student employee scholarship program possible! Students from all campuses and academic interests contribute so much through their work with UW Libraries. Read their stories here: https://lib.uw.edu/2026/04/23/2026-student-scholarship-recipients/