What to expect at the Library in fall 2021

Update: Beginning Monday, August 9, UVA is requiring masks in all indoor spaces, including libraries, regardless of a person’s vaccination status.    We are very excited that in August the Library will begin shifting back to more normal operations! By … Continue reading

Library spaces currently closed; Item pickup available

The University’s move to restricted operations means that study and work spaces in Clemons and Brown Library will be temporarily closed. Item pickup available at Clemons Beginning February 17, all items requested for pickup will be moved to Clemons Library. … Continue reading

Use Library background images in Zoom!

Your favorite Library study space may be off-limits because of the COVID pandemic or renovation construction, but you can still be in the Library virtually. Pick one of these Zoom backgrounds: choose an image from the Library’s past or what’s … Continue reading

Library study spaces close December 12, pickup available through December 18

As this unusual semester winds down and UVA prepares for a two-week winter closure, a few Library services are shifting as well. A few key items to be aware of between now and the new year include: Study spaces in … Continue reading

Library’s Spanish-language COVID-19 guide serves as model for statewide engagement

When COVID-19 changed the academic landscape in March of 2020, UVA Library staff immediately reacted to new ways of supporting teaching and learning. Policies were rethought, new procedures were established, and staff set out to implement the unprecedented shift to … Continue reading

Welcome to UVA!

We have some great resources for research, teaching, and learning this fall. Here’s what you need to know to get started: Search Virgo, the Library’s catalog The newly-updated Virgo interface makes it easier than ever to conduct research, find online … Continue reading

University of Virginia’s Emergency Digital Collecting Toolkit Sees Increased Usage During Pandemic

The Emergency Digital Collecting Toolkit, created by the University of Virginia and funded by the LYRASIS Catalyst Grant Program, is helping libraries, archives, museums and cultural institutions respond to the COVID-19 crisis. This toolkit provides resources and instructions on implementing … Continue reading