News: University Libraries

two adults organizing and distributing food at event
Campus News |

UNLV community outreach programs offer practical learning opportunities for students while leveraging our resources to address societal needs.

man inspecting pages of a book
Campus News |

Students learn how to judge a book by its cover.

replica cannon with signage above saying "Rebels"
UNLV History |

The story behind the Battle for Nevada rivalry trophy began with Rebel pranksters in the dark of the night.

collage of small square artworks
Arts and Culture |

Open to the public through Dec. 20, the collection was curated through a collaboration between the museum and UNLV's Asian and Asian American Studies program.

A collage of neon lights around a performer in feathers and a headpiece with the words "The Life of a Showgirl" overlayed.
Campus News |

Costume sketches, photos, programs, and rare materials showcase the dazzling history of Las Vegas showgirls.

birding club members use binoculars to observe birds at UNLV
Campus News |

Chill vibes and a focus on observing and preserving nature have students flocking to UNLV's Birding and Conservation Club.

collage of images of BMI lecturers and guests over the years
Arts and Culture |

Images that represent BMI’s 20-year history are on display through May 2026.

Female student in white shirt wearing a virtual reality headset and hand trackers smiles while enjoying the free roam pod inside UNLV's Dreamscape Learn
Campus News |

Dreamscape Learn leverages extended reality technologies to add another tool to the academic toolbox.

Two male and one female students sitting at desks wearing virtual reality headsets
Campus News |

From trips to Peru and an alien zoo, UNLV faculty lead students on learning journeys via the university’s newest immersive learning tools.

Portrait of Claytee White
Business and Community |

Series brings campus and community members together to learn about current events and issues, sponsored by UNLV Libraries and College of Urban Affairs.

Norma Jean Almadovar, a sex worker rights activist, poses with her collection of documents.
Research |

The Norma Jean Almodovar Papers document decades of advocacy and expand UNLV’s collecting initiative on sexual entertainment and economies.

Colette LaBouff sits in front of bookshelf with her pink boots up on the table
People |

Black Mountain Institute’s executive director reflects on its 20-year history.