Librarians on Zoom wishing people good luck

Good luck wishes and tips for finals from the University Libraries

Nov. 30, 2020

The end of the semester is in sight! Your librarians wish you the very best of luck and hope you’ll take care of yourself as the semester concludes. Knowing how intense study demands can be, we’d like to help you through the marathon. Here, we offer some ways the University...

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University Libraries hosts Pause for Paws end-of-semester events

Nov. 23, 2020

Pause for Paws is a series of virtual programming for CU Boulder students in need of some extra pawsitivity in the coming weeks.

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University Libraries now accepting applications for 2021 Provost’s Fellowship

Nov. 17, 2020

The University Libraries invite current graduate students from all CU Boulder colleges to apply for the 2021 Provost’s Fellowship in Information Science for the University Libraries. From data curation to archival management to information literacy, librarians are organizing, preserving and providing access to information in ever-changing formats. This fellowship provides...

Zephr plays on the steps of Norlin Library

CUATL Ep. 13: Colorado's Premiere Rock 'n' Roll Photographer

Nov. 13, 2020

Dan Fong has always found himself in the right place at the right time. A CU Boulder alumnus, Fong is known for capturing the heart of the golden age of Colorado's rock history from all angles. Last year, the University Library's Archives acquired over 140 photographs covering Dan Fong's extensive...

David Shneer

The University Libraries Archives remember David Shneer

Nov. 11, 2020

It is with unbelievable sadness that we share the news of the death of our friend, colleague and supporter Professor David Shneer (History and Jewish Studies), who passed away last week after a long battle with cancer. Courtesy of the Program in Jewish Studies David made an enormous impact on...

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Branch libraries closing Nov. 13, Commons to open Nov. 16

Nov. 10, 2020

The University Libraries will offer new in-person study options in Norlin Library when CU Boulder shifts to remote learning for the remainder of the fall semester. The Gemmill and Business Libraries will close on the last day of in-person classes. However, beginning November 16, space will open in Norlin Commons...

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Archivists share tips on how to archive your story

Oct. 29, 2020

From childhood photos to letters from a loved one, there’s nothing worse than losing access to personal or family memorabilia. That’s why, as part of American Archives Month, archivists with the University Libraries wanted to share tips and tricks on how you can care for and preserve your own personal...

Shelly Miller

'Unlocking COVID-19 through Open Access' with Shelly Miller

Oct. 27, 2020

Learn how Shelly Miller, a professor of Mechanical Engineering at CU Boulder and faculty in the Environmental Engineering Program, is using the libraries' institutional repository CU Scholar to make her research on the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through instruments available to the public during the pandemic.

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CUATL Ep. 12: The Importance of Open Government

Oct. 26, 2020

This is a special audio documentary affiliated with Opentober , a month-long celebration of open access at the University Libraries—and a reminder that we as citizens have the right to an open and responsive system of government for the welfare and wellbeing of the communities they represent. The University Libraries...

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Prepare for the polls with popular media resources

Oct. 26, 2020

The 2020 election is just one short week away. Maybe you've already handed in your ballot or maybe you’re still thinking through a few key issues for you. Wherever you are in your voting process, this guide is equally meant for the political junkie, the undecided voter and everyone in-between...

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