For Your Reference: The Archaeology of Religion

UT faculty members Erin Darby and Theodora Kopestonsky will be our guests on the upcoming November 18 episode of For Your Reference, the UT Libraries’ original livestream series featuring conversations with guest scholars, and will be discussing archaeology and material culture. Darby is an associate professor of Early Judaism, and Kopestonsky is a distinguished lecturer … Continued

UT Libraries Sets a Big Orange Goal

Big Orange Give, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s annual day of giving, will take place Wednesday, November 10, 2021. The Libraries goal is to reach 150 gifts, which is 19 more gifts than last year. Each gift made to the Libraries helps support every student on campus, as the Libraries continue to meet the needs … Continued

Panel: The Asian American and Pacific Islander Perspective

Over the past year, we saw a rise in the number of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Asian Americans became scapegoats for the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and across the nation we witnessed incidents of harassment, xenophobic rhetoric, and even physical assault. What do we need to know about the traumatic … Continued

Pendergrass Study Rooms Available for Reservations

Members of the UT community are now able to reserve a Pendergrass study room. To book a study room: First, visit the Pendergrass website. Click on the “Reserve a Room” link on the left-hand menu (or drop-down menu in mobile) Select 30-minute time slots (2 hour maximum per day) and complete the booking form. Once … Continued

In Conversation: Family Hiking in the Smokies

Want to take your children or grandchildren for a hike in the Smokies? The public is invited to a live online conversation with the authors of Family Hiking in the Smokies to learn about the best destinations for a family excursion. The authors — Hal Hubbs, Charles Maynard, and David Morris — have hiked together … Continued

For Your Reference: Second Season Premiere

Our culture defines for us the “normal” family and the “normal, healthy” individual. Those stereotypes are perpetuated by everyday repetition. Within the family itself, an ongoing discourse defines relationships among family members and with the outside world. Communication professors Jordan Allen (Utah Valley University) and Nicole Allen (Utah State University) study the non-normative family — … Continued

DeVine and Pendergrass Libraries to Close Early Sept. 2

Kickoff for the first UT football game of the year will be at 8 p.m., Thursday, September 2. Library assistance is available as follows: Hodges Library will be open regular hours. Use the “Chat with Us” button on the UT Libraries homepage for online research assistance.  The Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library will close the building at … Continued

Masks Now Required in All Libraries

UPDATE, Sept. 7, 2021. The Chancellor announced today that UT will extend the current mask policy for the next few weeks because of the continued increase in COVID-19 cases across the state. This means face coverings are required when indoors unless you are dining, exercising, or in a private office or residence hall room. Read the … Continued

Teaching Equipment and Spaces

Instructors should be aware of the following resources available in Hodges Library. Instructional Equipment for Checkout — https://libguides.utk.edu/instructional-equipment Borrow video cameras, GoPros, tripods, and lighting kits to record lectures, modules for performance-based courses, and more. Instructional equipment is available for checkout at the Public Services Desk on the 2nd floor of Hodges Library. This equipment … Continued