UW Libraries May Update 2025

UW Excellence: UW Libraries’ Adam Schiff, who has been awarded the 2025 Margaret Mann Citation for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of cataloging and classification! The Margaret Mann Citation, sponsored by ALA CORE and OCLC, is a preeminent achievement for catalogers, and formally recognizes Adam’s tremendous impact on the cataloging and classification profession over the past 25+ years. Congratulations, Adam!

UW Libraries Wins 2025 ARL Arlies Award for Best Video: Research libraries from across the country compete in this annual competition sponsored by the Association for Research Libraries featuring a wide range of video formats. Co-produced by UW senior, Braedyn Reed, UW Libraries Student Guide: Barbie Edition won for Best Free Form video! Watch and share the video.

May 7 – First Wednesday Community Concert Series: Students of the UW School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series co-hosted by UW Music and UW Libraries.

May 8 – Understanding Carbon Output and AI’s Role in Sustainability: As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, its environmental impact grows in tandem. This workshop, explores the intersection of cutting-edge AI technologies and global carbon emissions. Participants will examine how deep learning models can both contribute to and help mitigate CO2 output, and will engage with practical tools like carbon credit tracking and exchange platforms. Designed for a broad audience—including students, educators, professionals, and policymakers—this session provides both foundational knowledge and actionable strategies for leveraging AI in the pursuit of sustainability.

May 28 – BOOK TALK: Seattle Samurai Conversation with Kelly Goto:In celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Month, experience the lives of the first Japanese Americans in the Pacific Northwest through the cartoons and illustrations of Sam Goto. Author Kelly Goto explores the Japanese immigrant experience in the Pacific Northwest through the lens of her father’s long-running comic strip, Seattle Tomodachi. Join us for an engaging conversation about her father’s artistic legacy and her parents’ lifelong efforts in preserving their cultural heritage for future generations.

May 20 – 2025 GIS Symposium: The GIS Symposium highlights and celebrates the transformational role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and data visualization technologies at the UW and beyond.

May 20 – 135 Years of Open Access to Federal Government Information: Did you know that the University of Washington was designated as a federal depository library in 1890!  The UW Libraries, 135 years later, still offers in-depth government information research services and one of the best federal documents collections in the country, both printed and online. Government transparency and accountability go hand-in-hand with archives, libraries, and digital preservation. Come celebrate with us and learn how government information might fit into your own scholarship or research! Explore a digital exhibit highlighting government literature throughout the decades. Available on Zoom or in-person sessions.

May 19 - June 13 – Graphic Novel Café at the Tateuchi East Asia Library!

Step into the world of Korean webtoons and Japanese manga at the Graphic Novel Café in the Tateuchi East Asia Library (TEAL)!

Browse and enjoy a curated selection of graphic novels from TEAL’s rich collection in a cozy, café-inspired space.

This special pop-up event is brought to you by the Korean Student Association with support from ASUW, offering students a chance to relax, explore, and immerse themselves in East Asia’s vibrant visual storytelling culture.

•   May 19–June 13
•   M-F 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Except 5/21, 5/30 & 6/4)
•    Seminar Room, Tateuchi East Asia Library (Gowen Hall 3rd Fl.)
•   Drop in, read, and discover your next favorite series!

Computing With Classics Workshop Series with the Open Scholarship Commons: Computing With Classics is a three-workshop series exploring how computing has affected classical scholarship across 4 different topics and sessions including The Current Digital Landscape, Digital Sustainability and Computer Science vs. Programming.  In-person and online classes are offered. View the OSC calendar for more information.

May 8 – Git for Everyone! This workshop introduces Git as a tool for version control and open research. You’ll learn how to track changes, collaborate with others using GitHub/GitLab, and structure your work for transparency and reproducibility. This course is full, but you can still join the waitlist.

May 13 – Advanced Podcasting Workshop: Interview Techniques: This workshop focusses on  interview preparation and recording practices in this 90-minute session. A basic understanding of podcast production is helpful but not required.

May 14 – More Than Citations: Leveraging Author Profiles & Altmetrics for Greater Engagement: Whether you’re looking to strengthen your online presence or demonstrate impact for funding and career opportunities, this session will  explore how author profiles help showcase your publications and how altmetrics provide real-time insights into the broader reach of your work.  Learn how to track online engagement, connect your research to global conversations, and enhance your visibility using a variety of tool.

May 21– Teaching With Large Language Models: Hackathon: Large Language Models (LLMs) have recently been top of mind for many in higher education, and UW has hosted a variety of great talks and events centered on LLMs and teaching. The Teaching With LLMs Hackathon picks up where those events leave off: it provides a good stretch of time where instructors can individually or collectively revise their teaching materials with respect to LLMs.

May 22 – Misleading data visualizations (and how to avoid making them)  Join us for an introductory workshop on decisions that can result in data visualizations that mislead and how to avoid those pitfalls. Experience working with data is not required. This workshop will not be recorded.

May 22 – “Can’t We Write A Paper instead?” Successfully (and Unsuccessfully) Incorporating Digital Tools in the Classroom: Every year there seems to be a new innovative digital tool positioned to take the University by storm and there are always instructors excited for their students to learn all about it. Join the OSC in a panel discussion featuring three instructors and one supporting librarian who have extensive experience learning, implementing, changing, and, sometimes, giving up on incorporating various digital platforms into their syllabi. What can we learn about teaching from these experiences? What can we learn about what students want? What tools might be the lightest lift and which ones are the most difficult?

May 28 – From the Field: Conversations with Library, Archive, Museum & Gallery Professionals (In Person): This panel brings together librarians, archivists, curators, and other experts currently working in libraries, archives, museums, and galleries to share what their jobs are really like. Whether you’re already set on a specific path or just exploring your options, this is a great opportunity to gain insight, ask questions, and build connections.

Sound Studio Office Hours

Come to the Sound Studio with any audio-related needs! It’s the perfect opportunity to get more personalized help or advice, as well as any refreshers you may need to use the studio more effectively. Feel free to drop by on Wednesdays at 11am or 1pm!

• Date: Wednesdays

Digital Scholarship Project Help Office Hours

Learn about getting started with digital projects at UW. We offer consultations for research and course related projects. Examples include support for digital publishing, building digital exhibits, and more! We can help you find the right tools, resources and instruction whether you’re just getting started or are working on an on-going project. Come ask us about the Libraries digital scholarship infrastructure tools (Manifold, Omeka, etc.).  This service is available only to current UW faculty, students, and staff.

• Date: Tuesdays