The University of Tennessee will host spring commencement ceremonies, May 16-18. UT Libraries takes the opportunity to recognize library staff and student assistants who are graduating and to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments. Cameron Atkinson. Cameron Atkinson was a student library assistant at Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library for four years while pursuing … Continued
When the Dean of Libraries wants a student perspective on library services and resources, he can turn to his Student Advisory Committee. Being able to call on a standing committee composed of undergraduate and graduate students from various colleges and disciplines offers the Libraries a ready-made focus group and a sounding board on the issues … Continued
One day soon, the University of Tennessee Press plans to offer new opportunities for UT students interested in the field of book publishing. And, over time, the press’s author list will more closely reflect Tennessee’s diverse population. These initiatives are part of Katie Hannah’s vision for UT Press. Hannah, the new director of UT Press, … Continued
Thura Mack, Assistant Dean for Libraries Community Learning and Engagement, was awarded the Hardy Liston Jr. Symbol of Hope Award at the Chancellor’s Honors Banquet on April 30. The Hardy Liston Jr. Symbol of Hope Award goes to a faculty member, staff member, or friend of the university who demonstrates a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism. As head of … Continued
Why is the Libraries removing books from its collection? To better serve users’ needs. For example, to accommodate the increasing need for space for study, research, and other innovative activity and collaborations, and to prepare for the move of lesser-used materials to the new Library Storage Annex. Will the Libraries still hold books or purchase … Continued
The University of Tennessee Libraries will begin a thorough review of its print collection this spring. Permanently removing from the collection those items that rarely circulate, that are duplicated, outdated, or that are widely available elsewhere allows the UT Libraries to better serve users’ needs. Some important but lesser-used books will relocate to the Library … Continued
The Library Storage Annex was among the upcoming capital projects shared at the UT Knoxville Campus Advisory Board meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The campus advisory board submits recommendations to President Randy Boyd related to campus-level strategic plans and operating budgets, which Boyd then brings to the Board of Trustees for their consideration. In … Continued
More than 120 high school students attended the Big Orange STEM Saturday (BOSS) Conference January 27 at John C. Hodges Library. BOSS is a day-long professional conference that gives students the opportunity to meet with STEM professors and local collaborators and network with them to learn more about what careers they may pursue in STEM … Continued
Katie Hannah has been appointed the next director of the University of Tennessee Press. She will assume the position April 1. Hannah brings more than 20 years of publishing industry experience to the role. As UT Press director, she will be responsible for developing and executing strategic, programmatic, and financial plans that ensure the continued … Continued
This was a banner year for UT Libraries. We kicked off 2023 with a rise in rankings, hosted several prominent exhibits, increased the number of students served, and opened a new makerspace. Our faculty and staff enhanced the university’s research, teaching, and service mission through contributions to a new core curriculum for honors programs, and … Continued