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The best disinfectant for library materials is time

Aug. 18, 2020

For book borrowers, the COVID-19 pandemic has raised some concerns: What are the best ways to disinfect a book or other items typically found in library collections? The best disinfectant—according to conservators—is “time.” The University Libraries are placing all patron returns in quarantine for 96 hours, says Acting Preservation Manager...

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Welcome back to the University Libraries for Fall 2020!

Aug. 17, 2020

Welcome back, Buffs! We are excited to see all of you on campus and online for the fall 2020 semester. The University Libraries are hard at work doing everything we can to ensure a safe and healthy return to the libraries. This semester will look a little different, but we...

Liz Novosel

Researching communication and social justice with the University Libraries

Aug. 12, 2020

Liaison & Projects Librarian Liz Novosel and Social Sciences Librarian Stacy Gilbert have reviewed many media related to social justice promotion through communication research.

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Gemmill Library reopens for Fall 2020 with limited hours

Aug. 6, 2020

The University Libraries are opening the Gemmill Engineering, Math & Physics Library on August 10, 2020. Gemmill Library will be open to CU Boulder affiliates Monday through Friday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. We will gradually introduce another location, the Business Library, and extend our hours from 8 am...

Megan Friedel

University Libraries' Archives recommends resources on CU Football

Aug. 4, 2020

Head of Archives Megan Friedel provides us with media resources to satisfy the curiosity of history buffs and CU Football fans everywhere.

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Fall course reserves go electronic only

July 28, 2020

The University Libraries will provide access to course reserve materials in electronic form only for the fall semester. Reserve materials will be provided as e-book purchases, full book scans and chapter scans. In order to have materials ready for the start of the semester, all instructors are encouraged to submit...

Phil White

Falling in love with landscapes and libraries media recommendations

July 28, 2020

Earth Sciences & Environment Librarian Philip White has organized additional resources on Antarctica and the intersections of science, art and activism.

Librarian Phil White

'Stand Up for Climate Change' with libraries media recommendations

July 20, 2020

Earth Sciences & Environment Librarian Phil White and Romance Languages Librarian Kathia Ibacache have curated a laugh-out-loud series of books and videos that use humor as a means of creative climate communication.

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University Libraries offer remote support to CU Boulder community

July 20, 2020

In the months since the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries’ physical locations closed in mid-March for the health and safety of the campus community, library personnel have worked tirelessly to meet the needs of educators, researchers and students with online services and resources. (Photo/Ken Abbott) The Scholarly Resource Development team...

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In Memoriam: University Libraries Volunteer Venita W. Kruse

July 19, 2020

The University Libraries remember Venita Kruse, a dedicated University Libraries volunteer for 39 years. ( Irina Iriser /Unsplash) Kruse grew up in Texas and received her BS in Education at Southeast Missouri State University in 1950. She moved to Boulder in 1963 with her husband Gene and their two young...

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