What is MISO UT Libraries strives to continually improve services, spaces, and collections. One way we do this is by gathering feedback from our patrons. The Measuring Information Services Outcomes Survey (MISO survey) is just one specific tool the Libraries uses to gather information from the campus community to guide improvements. The survey dives into … Continued

The year was 1972. As a master’s degree student in library sciences, Libby Lewis needed a job. A chance assignment in Hoskins Library—then commonly known as the “Graduate Library”—put her in the path of another student worker with the “prettiest sweetest smile” named Charlie. Charlie would ask Libby out. A yes to a date eventually … Continued

High school students from Knox and surrounding counties joined faculty and staff at the John C. Hodges Library one recent Saturday morning to experience the annual Big Orange STEM Saturday (BOSS). More than 100 scholars were invited to participate in two of seven sessions led by UT student groups or faculty members on topics such … Continued

(Knoxville, Tennessee. January 22, 2025) — The University of Tennessee Libraries has received the 2025 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The LEAD Award honors academic libraries’ programs and initiatives that encourage and support inclusive excellence and … Continued

The University of Tennessee Press is entering into a new partnership with Longleaf Services as its distributor, effective February 1, 2025. This transition marks an important step in UT Press’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its reach and efficiency in serving readers, bookstores, and libraries across the globe. After years of valued collaboration with Chicago Distribution … Continued

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

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