Students in the dorms — or, for that matter, anywhere on campus — can now stream movies to their laptops, on demand. The free movie channel (movies.utk.edu) is available to anyone, as long as they’re on campus to access the wireless network. Each month, a selection of twenty feature films is available on demand from … Continued
More renovations are underway at the Hodges Library. Library users will soon encounter an entirely new look as they exit the elevators onto the upper floors. In the meantime, we ask our patrons to excuse the noise and disruption. The open seating areas in the central corridors of the stacks floors — floors 3 through … Continued
As part of our ongoing efforts to serve our users effectively, UT Libraries will be switching over to a new website design in the next few weeks. The new site is still a work in progress, so you will likely notice regular changes over the next few weeks as we work diligently to ensure everything … Continued
The Music Library will close at 5 pm this Friday, July 12, to prepare for the upcoming move to the new Natalie L. Haslam Music Center. The Music Library plans to reopen on August 21 if circumstances allow. During the closure, online resources accessible through the Music Library homepage (http://old.lib.utk.edu/music/) will still be available for … Continued
The Music Library will be closing temporarily at 5 pm on Friday, July 12th, to prepare for the upcoming move to the new Natalie L. Haslam Music Center. The Music Library plans to reopen on August 21st if circumstances allow. Online resources accessible through the Music Library homepage http://old.lib.utk.edu/music/ will still be available for use, … Continued
Diary of that climb belongs to UT Libraries On June 7, 1913, four climbers reached the south summit of Denali (better known, at the time, as Mount McKinley), the highest peak in North America. It was the first successful ascent to the pinnacle. The handmade American flag that was raised on the Alaskan summit that … Continued
There’s nothing like good ol’ hands-on, experiential learning to reinforce facts learned in the classroom. That’s why Andersonville Elementary School teachers are bringing their students to the UT campus this week to practice their math skills in real-world settings. On Friday, about 160 third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students will get a good look at campus, … Continued
The DeVine Music Library will be open from 10:00am-5:00pm on Tuesday, May 14th. We will resume our normal hours on Wednesday, May 15th. Our hours can be found at http://old.lib.utk.edu/music/contact.html
The DeVine Music Library will observe the following summer hours. Please note: due to the pending move to the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, the following hours are subject to change; however, all changes will be posted on the Music Library’s webpage. Summer Mini-term, May 8th – May 29th* Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm Sat & Sun: Closed … Continued
Foraging for ramps, a sort of wild leek, is a springtime ritual for many families living in the southern Appalachian Mountains. The seasonal gathering, like many cultural traditions surrounding food, reinforces family bonds and community identity. Ramp gathering is one of the “foodways” examined in Southern Foodways and Culture: Local Considerations and Beyond, the proceedings … Continued