Library News

The Special Collections, Archives, and Preservation (SCAP) department of the University Libraries has created the Documenting Community, 2020 project to capture, in real time, the ways in which COVID-19 is affecting our university community, our personal and family lives, and our public communities. University of Colorado students, as archivists, will...

The Center for Research Data & Digital Scholarship (CRDDS) has moved its services and workshops online for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. Throughout April, CRDDS will present a series of online learning opportunities for students and researchers, with Center faculty available to assist participants. Join us for Interdisciplinary...

As we practice social distancing this spring, we have a sudden and unexpected opportunity to engage with reading and media for our enjoyment, interest and well-being. Spring break is a perfect time to explore our interests and passions by enjoying the University Libraries’ ebook selections, listening to an audiobook during...

Effective immediately, Norlin Library, including the Norlin Commons, will observe adjusted hours . Information about Norlin Library services is available from our updates page. Beginning Monday, March 16, access to Norlin Library will be by Buff OneCard only. (Problems with building access? More information .) The University Libraries’ branch libraries...

The University Libraries is now accepting submissions for the sixth annual Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library photo contest. Open to graduates and undergraduates alike, this contest serves as a platform for photographers to showcase natural landscapes and environmental scenery. “It’s important to continue to hold this contest...

Through an initiative of the University Libraries Interlibrary Loan Service (ILL), all CU Boulder students and employees with ILL privileges may now pick up their ILL requests at their preferred Main Campus library. “Until now, all ILL users needed to collect their items at Norlin Library,” Interlibrary Loan Borrowing Manager...

This event is canceled due to ongoing issues related to COVID-19. We apologize for any inconvenience and will update you if we are able to reschedule this event.

Matthew Burrows , lecturer with the International English Center, is the recipient of the 2020 CU Boulder Open Educator Award from the University Libraries and the University of Colorado Student Government. This award recognizes his commitment to customizing and tailoring educational content to enhance classroom learning and engagement. Lecturer Matthew...

Celebrate Latin American indigenous languages by exploring new book collections, academic scholarship and music this month at Norlin Library. The “Inclusive Collections and Courses: Latin American Indigenous Languages” symposium will formally recognize over 100 book titles that have been added to the University Libraries’ collections, including children’s books, adult literature,...

We are pleased to share that Associate Dean of University Libraries Jennie Gerke has been selected to participate in the 2020 UCLA Library Senior Fellows program . Biennially, 20 top managers from academic libraries nationwide are invited to participate in this prestigious three-week program. The curriculum is designed to advise...