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June 12, 2008 — Vol. 8, No.5

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News

Nationwide Initiative Secures $47 Million in Digital Content for the Humanities and Social Sciences

Starting fall 2008, UW researchers and students in the humanities and social sciences will have access to an additional $47 million in digital content. [full article - CRKN] 12 June 2008

Decorative Book Arts Display

Decorative book artsLooking for something brainy that is also beautiful? Next time you're in Porter, stop by Special Collections to take a look at the department's Decorative Book Arts Display, running until the end of June. [full article - Special Collections] 12 June 2008

The Library Celebrates Long-Service Staff Staff long-service luncheon

Last month, the Library held its annual long-service luncheon to recognize the contributions of staff marking their 20th, 25th, 30th, or 35th anniversaries at the Library. [full article - Long-Service Luncheon] 12 June 2008

New Resources

Changes to the Historical Abstracts and America: History and Life Databases

Effective July 1, the Historical Abstracts and America: History and Life databases will have a new interface. [full article - Database changes] 12 June 2008

Looking for the "Article Finder"?

A couple months ago, we introduced an "Article Finder" feature as part of our new e-journal system. This feature is still available, although its name and access point have changed. [full article - Article Finder] 12 June 2008

Updates

Porter's Main Floor Now Closed Main floor renovations

After some unexpected delays, Porter’s main floor is now officially closed for renovations. [full article - Main Floor Closed] 12 June 2008


Welcome to Sara Perkins

Sara PerkinsSince starting on contract at the Musagetes Architecture Library in January 2007, Sara Perkins has been a lively addition to this satellite location. Now the Library is pleased to welcome Sara to a permanent Library Associate position. [full article - Sara Perkins] 12 June 2008

Web Picks

StumbleUpon

Have you tried StumbleUpon yet? The downloadable StumbleUpon toolbar is a fun and interesting way to find new websites, videos, and photos that are tailored to your interests. [full article - StumbleUpon] 12 June 2008

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June 12, 2008