Monthly Archives: March 2020
HathiTrust Provides Emergency Temporary Access to Copyrighted Books
Today, HathiTrust took an important step and opened up copyrighted material in their digital library to member institutions with copies of those items in their physical collections. This means that any books available through HathiTrust which are also in UVA’s … Continue reading
UVA modifies operations; Libraries are closed to the public but support distance learning
The University has announced a set of significant operational changes, beginning Wednesday, March 18. Key among those changes are the fact that Library locations are no longer open to the public. Closing these spaces serves two essential purposes: 1) most … Continue reading
Library Services Shift to Support Distance Learning
As the UVA Community quickly shifts into online learning, the Library is working non-stop to equip educators and students with materials they need to continue classes while practicing essential safe social distancing. Locations and Hours For anyone local, please check … Continue reading
Library hours adjust to meet in-person and online needs
With students, including the Library’s many student workers, not returning to Grounds after spring break because of caution around the outbreak of COVID-19, the Library faces significantly reduced staffing capacity for public services. Simultaneously, we are dramatically increasing our support … Continue reading
COVID-19 Update from University of Virginia
Today the University announced its intention to move classes online and minimize in-person contact in an effort to protect our community from the spread of COVID-19. The Library is monitoring the situation closely, and is taking the following steps: As UVA … Continue reading
The Library Introduces the First Cohort of the Women’s Maker Program
The Library is thrilled to announce the 2020 inaugural cohort of the Women’s Maker Program, sponsored by the Charles L. Brown Endowment, the Robertson Media Center, and the UVA Library. The program aims to increase participants’ confidence and interest in … Continue reading
UVA Library Promotes Open Educational Resources during Open Education Week
March 2 through March 6 is Open Education Week and the UVA Library is promoting Open Educational Resources (OER) as one way of holding down the cost of higher education to students. What are Open Educational Resources? They’re teaching, learning, … Continue reading