News: University Libraries

tourists on Las Vegas Strip
Research |

Eadington lecture explores how local governments around the country can balance security and hospitality in their venues.

Diana In Sight
Arts and Culture |

Collection Book.Art.Object, curated by Peter Michel, looks at the books that are, in themselves, art objects.

UNLV assistant professor Sophie Ladd reads a book to a group of students.
Business and Community |

UNLV assistant professor encourages teachers-to-be to keep diversity front and center in the classroom.

Collage of book covers Born to Run, Smile, The Shakespeare Requirement and Vanishing Vernacular
Campus News |

Wrap up these literary recommendations from the biggest readers on campus.

Librarian and student in an instructional session
Research |

A national, multi-institutional study finds that academic library instruction helps keep undergraduates in school.

display of items, including a picture
Campus News |

In the wake of the Oct. 1 shooting, UNLV academics found new avenues for study. In the process, they’re helping our community explore the issues and heal from the trauma.

Cory Tucker standing in Lied Library in front of a book shelf.
People |

From the J. Peterman catalog to the library catalog

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Research |

That pain in your neck may be from your tablet device, how librarians help keep students in school, a research course that has undergrads digging up viruses, and more.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Research |

Authors explore social justice efforts springing from art, techniques for helping students accept new knowledge that may threaten long-held beliefs, and more.

portrait of woman with hands folded
People |

With retirement on the horizon, this Classified Employee of the Year winner is considering trying her hand at comedy on YouTube.

sign for "UNLV Research & Economic Development"
Research |

Thirty-eight faculty will receive a combined $332,270 in seed funding for their research, scholarship, and creative activity.

A woman plays chuck-a-luck
Research |

As gaming proliferates nationwide, what becomes of women who become addicted, and turn to crime? An Eadington Fellow aims to find out.