The UT Libraries is partnering with the Tennessee Teaching and Learning Center and OIT’s Instructional Support to present an ongoing series of informal presentations and discussions, in the Commons, focused on teaching and learning. The first discussion is a panel with the Humanities Pedagogy Discussion Group. Panelists will reflect on how the group has benefited … Continued
The University of Tennessee Libraries is hosting the second annual Big Orange STEM Symposium (B.O.S.S.): High School Outreach, Saturday, March 29, 2014, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the John C. Hodges Library on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, campus. The symposium is aimed at high school students who are interested in careers in science, … Continued
After many years of people confusing the UT Libraries’ Friends group with the Friends of the Knox County Public Libraries, we are thrilled to announce that our own Friends group has a new name – The Library Society of UT Knoxville. The Library Society of UT Knoxville will offer our donors more opportunities for engagement … Continued
View a recording of this event The Library Society of UT Knoxville and the Friends of the Knox County Library are proud to sponsor Ron Rash on March 4th at 7:30 PM at the East Tennessee History Center. The talk is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Visit the knoxfriends.org to … Continued
On Wednesday, the Libraries announced the winner of our READ poster contest. Sydney McNeill received the most “likes” on Facebook, so she will be featured on the next poster in our series of campus “celebrities” reading from a favorite book. But what about the other 100+ students who turned out to pose for our photographer? … Continued
Congratulations to Sydney McNeill, who will be featured on the Libraries’ next poster. Of more than a hundred students who posed for our photographer, Sydney McNeill got the most “likes” on Facebook. Now she joins that elite group — including Smokey, Smokey Jr., and the Volunteer — who have starred in our “READ” poster series … Continued
At this time the university remains open and classes are scheduled for tomorrow. The Libraries will continue to monitor university communication channels (email, text, tv, radio, the webpage) for the latest information and encourage all of you to do the same. Travel conditions are challenging and will remain so through at least tomorrow morning. Our … Continued
Due to weather concerns, the Pendergrass Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine Library will close at 5:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Jan. 28).
The UT Libraries is holding two contests that offer cash awards. The STUDENT ART IN THE LIBRARY juried exhibition seeks drawings, graphic design, prints, photography, paintings — any two-dimensional work — for display. Selected works will be on display in 135 Hodges Library throughout the spring semester. The top three works get cash prizes ($300, … Continued
Who will star in the library’s poster? It’s up to you. Visit our Facebook page (facebook.com/utklibraries) and register your vote. The student with the most “likes” will star in the UT Libraries’ next “READ” poster. Voting begins Tuesday, Jan. 21, and continues until midnight, Tuesday, Jan. 28. Watch our Facebook page for an announcement on … Continued