SPARC Responds to Federal Public Access Plan

The executive director of  the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), Heather Joseph, issued a statement in response to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) plan for increasing public access to results of federally-funded scientific research.  The department’s plan is part of a new White House Directive requiring 21 agencies and departments to improve the … Continued

Privacy Badger Stops Ads & Trackers

Privacy Badger is a new, free browser add-on created by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.  It stops advertisers and other third-party trackers from secretly tracking what pages you visit online.  If an advertiser seems to be tracking you across multiple Web sites without your permission, Privacy Badger automatically blocks that advertiser from loading any more content in … Continued

Attention, student artists: library seeks works for juried exhibition

The UT Libraries is seeking student artworks for the Student Art in the Library juried exhibition. The contest awards a First Prize of $300, Second Prize of $150, and Third Prize of $75. Selected two-dimensional works (drawings, graphic design, prints, photography, ceramics, painting) will be on display in the exhibit area during the fall semester. … Continued

Music Library Reopening

After a month of upgrading our shelving, the George F. DeVine Music Library will be reopening at 8:00am on August 1st. Come check out our new and improved compact shelving and media storage! The shelving will now be open to the public. There’s no need to wait around for library staff to retrieve your items … Continued

3D printing turns library users into industrial designers

Last year, the Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library added 3D printing to the technology they provide to library users. 3D printing lets designers rapidly turn their ideas into plastic prototypes. Engineering students from the College of Agriculture are using the AgVet library’s 3D printer to test their design ideas. The library’s IT technologist, Richie … Continued