Writers in the Library Presents Poets Katherine Smith and Tanque Jones, 3/20

On Monday, March 20, distinguished poet, Potomac Review poetry editor, and UT alumna Katherine Smith will be reading from her collection, Woman Alone on the Mountain. The event is part of the University of Tennessee’s Writers in the Library reading series. The mission of Writers in the Library is to “showcase the work of novelists, … Continued

Steam Pipes to be Replaced next to Hodges Library

Underground steam pipes next to Hodges Library are scheduled for replacement. Work will begin March 13 and continue through the summer of 2017. During the project: Both ground floor entrances to Hodges Library will remain open. The sidewalk along Volunteer Blvd., between Melrose Ave. and the pedestrian mall, will be closed throughout the project. The … Continued

#UTKLibPets: Meet Ruby!

UT Libraries is excited to introduce #UTKLibPets! Follow UTKLibraries on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or our blog to meet the beloved pets of library staff. Tag us to share your adorable pet photos, or for an extra challenge, snap a photo of your pet sporting UT orange! Name:  Ruby Maybeline Breed:  Blue Heeler Age: 8 Likes: … Continued

Writers in the Library Presents Maggie Shipstead, March 6

Novelist Maggie Shipstead will read on Monday, March 6th, on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, campus as part of the Writers in the Library reading series. The mission of Writers in the Library is to “showcase the work of novelists, poets, and other literary craftsmen.” Some of the best voices on the literary scene today … Continued

UT Librarian Corey Halaychik Receives Award for Innovation

Corey Halaychik, assistant professor and head of acquisitions and continuing resources at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Libraries, has been named the recipient of the 2017 ProQuest Coutts Award for Innovation. Halaychik is recognized for his leadership in streamlining the licensing of electronic resources through the University of Tennessee master agreements program and for co-founding … Continued

Novelist Amy Greene to Speak March 23

Novelist Amy Greene will present the Wilma Dykeman Stokely Memorial Lecture on Thursday, March 23, 7 p.m. in the East Tennessee History Center. The lecture is sponsored annually by the Library Society of the University of Tennessee and the Friends of the Knox County Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. … Continued

Lights, Camera, Action: UT Exhibit Spotlights East Tennesseans in Film

Beginning with a gift from the legendary film director Clarence Brown in 1973, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Libraries began assembling an impressive collection of screenplays, shooting scripts, movie posters and other items documenting the careers of East Tennesseans who have made their careers in film. A selection of memorabilia is currently on display in … Continued