The Children's and Young Adult Collection (CYAC) is a small teaching and browsing collection that support students in the School of Education, as well as children and young adults in the CU and wider Boulder communities.

Jim F Williams II, Dean

From the Dean of Libraries: An open letter to our university community

Dec. 1, 2016

An Open Letter to the University Community, On behalf of the faculty and staff in the University Libraries, I wish to reaffirm our commitment to fostering mutual respect, inclusion, and intellectual freedom. These are cornerstones in the great tradition of American libraries, principles our profession has codified in our Code...

Marjorie McIntosh

Friends of the CU Boulder Libraries Presents Marjorie McIntosh, Distinguished Professor

Nov. 28, 2016

Friends of the CU Boulder Libraries in partnership with the Boulder Public Libraries and the Conference on World Affairs presents Distinguished Professor, Marjorie McIntosh, who will speak about her historical research, Latinos in Boulder County 1900-1980. The presentation will take place on Thursday, April 13, 2017 beginning at 5:30 p.m...

Open Access just the lock.

Open Access Week 2016, Oct 24 - 30

Oct. 18, 2016

Open Access week is Oct. 24-30! This is an annual international event focusing on open access and related topics. The University Libraries and the Open Science Interest Group, a campus student group, are hosting several events to celebrate. Increasing Openness and Transparency in Academic Research When: Monday, Oct. 24, 3:00-4:00...

Then Comes A Wind Cover Image

Friends of the Libraries Presents “Fall Treasures, Ronald J. Stewart, Then Comes a Wind”

Oct. 17, 2016

The Friends of the Libraries invite you to their Fall Treasures Event on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the Center for British and Irish Studies (Norlin Library, Fifth Floor). Ronald J. Stewart, author of Then Comes a Wind , will speak about his book, a story of a family’s struggle...

Portion of the Mythical Monsters Map by Peter Dobbin

Halloween Display in the Earth Sciences and Map Library

Oct. 17, 2016

Visit the Earth Sciences & Map Library to see the new Halloween display, featuring a Mythical Monsters Map and a variety of monster-themed books, both campy and academic! From the publisher: “We can learn a great deal about different cultures and societies in different countries, through knowing about mythical creatures...

The Science Learner's Lunch Logo.

Science Learner's Lunch Workshop Series

Sept. 16, 2016

Science Learner's Lunch is a workshop series designed to provide students with tools and information that complements the skills they learn in the classroom. These workshops take place every Wednesday, at 12:00 p.m., in Math 150 , inside the Leonard H. Gemmill Library of Enigneering, Mathematics & Physics. Upcoming Science...

A student working on a computer.

Geospatial Data Processing in Python Workshop

Sept. 15, 2016

Date: 1:00 pm, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Where: East Campus, SEEC C120, just north of the auditorium Instructor: William Armstrong, Department of Geological Sciences and Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research Description: In this workshop, we will cover scripting geospatial data processing in Python, with an aim towards remote sensing...

Photo by Nashad Abdu

Join us! Welcome Back Tea at Norlin Research Desk

Aug. 19, 2016

August 23, Tuesday, 9-11am, Norlin Library Research Desk Welcome to new students and welcome back to all of you who are returning! Start the semester off right by picking up an energizing cup of coffee or relaxing cup of tea courtesy of Norlin Library. Take your beverage to go or...

Tibet, Buddhism and the Dalai Lama Book Display

Tibet, Buddhism and the Dalai Lama Book Display

June 10, 2016

The University Libraries joins the campus in welcoming the Dalai Lama to CU Boulder on Thursday, June 23 rd . In preparation for his visit, explore the Tibet, Buddhism and the Dalai Lama book display located at the West Entrance of Norlin Library near the Circulation Desk. Learn about Tibetan...

Laura Wright

Laura Wright wins 2016 Campbell Award

June 3, 2016

The Campbell Award is named after Marie and Martha Campbell, sisters who joined the Libraries staff in 1945 and have remained active volunteers since their retirement. The award is presented annually to a library staff member for outstanding contributions to the libraries and includes a $1000 prize. Martha Campbell started...

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