Monthly Archives: October 2022

Want to make your work open access? The Library can help.

In his 1973 book, “The Sociology of Science,” the influential American sociologist Robert K. Merton declared: “All scientists should have common ownership of scientific goods (intellectual property) to promote collective collaboration.” This “Mertonian norm,” as it came to be known, … Continue reading →

Books and films for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Guest post from Chris Ruotolo, Director of Research in the Arts and Humanities. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities while promoting employment policies and practices that are supportive and inclusive. In … Continue reading →

Remembering legendary photographer Ed Roseberry

Ed Roseberry took his first photograph under San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge as he headed out to the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy to serve in the Second World War. It was the start of a long photography career … Continue reading →

What’s new at the Library? Here’s an easy way to find out.

The UVA Library’s collections include more than 5 million print books, nearly 1,000 databases, and 150,000 videos, and new materials are added each day. An easy way to keep track of new arrivals is through the Library’s New Resources guide, … Continue reading →