The university is moving forward with the construction of the Library Storage Annex, a modern climate-controlled facility that will house special collections materials; the University of Tennessee Archives; the Modern Political Archives; important but little-used items from the general collections; and other library materials that require long-term preservation. Latest Updates and News
In 2024, UT Libraries served a record number of students, strengthened academic offerings through involvement in curriculum committees across colleges, including the new College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies, and forged partnerships that propelled UT Libraries initiatives to the global stage. Our goal in 2025 is to take UT Libraries to the next level. We … Continued
UT Libraries mourns the passing of beloved poet and Knoxville native Nikki Giovanni. Giovanni was born in Knoxville on June 7, 1943. She grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, but returned to Knoxville to attend Austin High School, now called Austin-East Magnet High School. Giovanni was a graduate of Fisk University, and she spent the majority … Continued
Every November is National Novel Writing Month. Each year, the NaNoWriMo nonprofit organization hosts an international novel-writing challenge to promote creative writing. Once again, the UT Libraries and the Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center joined in the fun by hosting our own short story contest. Students dropped by our five-hour “write-in” on the evening of … Continued
The University of Tennessee will host fall commencement ceremonies on Friday, December 13. UT Libraries takes the opportunity to recognize graduating library staff and student assistants and to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments. Kelseigh Bien. Kelseigh Bien received the Master of Science in Information Sciences (MSIS) in August. Kelseigh began her position as a … Continued
UT Libraries will launch a new website in Spring Semester 2025. You are invited to preview the redesigned website and provide feedback to the web development team. To link to the beta test site, look for the announcement at the top of our current webpage — or direct your browser to tiny.utk.edu/new-site. Navigating the current … Continued
A School of Art painting class partnered with Pendergrass Library this fall for a unique learning experience. Students in ARTA 214: Painting 2 selected seeds from the Seed Library housed at Pendergrass Library as part of a class project that began with planting a seed and concludes with an exhibition of student artworks. The resulting … Continued
Event Part of Statewide Tour to Highlight Role of University Presses in Publishing University of Tennessee Press Director Katie Hannah will visit campuses across the state during University Press Week, Nov. 11–15, 2024. Hannah’s tour will spotlight the work of UT Press, the value of university presses in today’s publishing landscape, and opportunities for aspiring … Continued
The University of Tennessee’s student newspaper, The Daily Beacon, serves as a time capsule of cherished memories, capturing the laughter, triumphs, and stories of countless alumni throughout the history of the university. Tennessee alumni recall their experiences during their college days, reminiscing about the time spent during what many consider the most fun years of … Continued
The University of Tennessee Marching Band, better known as the Pride of the Southland, is one of the oldest and most prestigious collegiate band programs in the country. The band celebrates its 155th anniversary this year. What began as a small all-male military band has grown to a university marching band of more than 300 … Continued
Join us in celebrating accomplishments and honors attained by UT Libraries’ staff, faculty, and student assistants. Kudos to our talented and hardworking students, staff and faculty members! Maggie Albro (Health and Wellness) co-authored an article in the journal EBLIP (evidence based library and information practice): “Checking Out Our Workspaces: An Analysis of Negative Work Environment … Continued