The university is moving forward with the construction of the Library Storage Annex, a modern climate-controlled facility that will house special collections materials; the University of Tennessee Archives; the Modern Political Archives; important but little-used items from the general collections; and other library materials that require long-term preservation. Latest Updates and News
The University of Tennessee will host spring commencement ceremonies May 15-17. UT Libraries takes this opportunity to recognize graduating library student assistants and to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments. Izzy Alexander. Izzy Alexander is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English with a double major in German. She worked for three years in … Continued
The University of Tennessee Press has published Report Card Nation: The Inside Story of Education Reform Under George W. Bush by Charles E. Smith. Released on April 28, it is now available in paperback and ebook formats. Smith was director of the National Assessment Governing Board under the George W. Bush administration. Report Card Nation … Continued
Thura Mack, UT Libraries’ professor and assistant dean of community learning and engagement, received the Excellence in Academic Outreach Award at UT’s Academic Honors Banquet on April 21. The annual Academic Honors Banquet, hosted by the Office of the Provost, highlights individuals who embody the Volunteer spirit through extraordinary research and creative activity, impactful contributions … Continued
Algood Middle School students recently experienced hands-on nursing through an inaugural conference co-hosted by the University of Tennessee Libraries. The ‘Great Expectations in Healthcare’ conference was hosted on March 14 in collaboration with the UT College of Nursing and with grant funding from the Division of Access and Engagement. Designed to introduce K-12 students to … Continued
Internationally renowned jazz pianist, composer, and producer Donald Brown will premiere a new composition inspired by the Beauford Delaney Papers in the University of Tennessee Libraries’ archives. The debut will take place at the Knoxville Museum of Art on Wednesday, March 26. The reception at 6 p.m. and the performance at 7 p.m. are free … Continued
What is MISO UT Libraries strives to continually improve services, spaces, and collections. One way we do this is by gathering feedback from our patrons. The Measuring Information Services Outcomes Survey (MISO survey) is just one specific tool the Libraries uses to gather information from the campus community to guide improvements. The survey dives into … Continued
UT Libraries’ annual pop-up exhibit for Frederick Douglass Day and Black History Month is now open in the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, 121 Hodges Library. The exhibit is presented in collaboration with the Department of English and is part of a week-long series of events honoring the legacy of Frederick Douglass. … Continued
Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives is pleased to bring you a little exhibit on miniature books. This exhibit features almost 30 books ranging from a mere 0.875 inch high by not quite 0.625, to nearly 4 inches in height. These miniature books can be seen in the Special Collections Classroom on the … Continued
The year was 1972. As a master’s degree student in library sciences, Libby Lewis needed a job. A chance assignment in Hoskins Library—then commonly known as the “Graduate Library”—put her in the path of another student worker with the “prettiest sweetest smile” named Charlie. Charlie would ask Libby out. A yes to a date eventually … Continued
High school students from Knox and surrounding counties joined faculty and staff at the John C. Hodges Library one recent Saturday morning to experience the annual Big Orange STEM Saturday (BOSS). More than 100 scholars were invited to participate in two of seven sessions led by UT student groups or faculty members on topics such … Continued