News: University Libraries

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Arts and Culture |

UNLV Special Collections' archive of Las Vegas entertainment materials tell the story of this unique form of entertainment.

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Campus News |

Associate professor Mark Padoongpatt will tackle the history of and rise in anti-Asian sentiment and violence in a special episode of 'We Need to Talk.'

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Business and Community |

University's "We Need to Talk" virtual discussion series returns May 27.

Portrait of James Cheng, the library data analyst for the UNLV Libraries
People |

The University Libraries data analyst is collecting data to improve services for students and faculty.

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Arts and Culture |

Las Vegas Sun cartoonist Mike Smith’s enduring legacy of political commentary, art, and wit will now be a permanent part of UNLV Special Collections.

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Research |

"In the Shade of the Royal Oak" explores UNLV's historic gaming literature from the 17th and 18th centuries.

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Campus News |

Faculty at all levels can benefit by participating as a mentor or mentee.

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People |

Gathering materials that represent a diversity of cultures and backgrounds is a focus of this librarian.

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People |

Health sciences librarian Xan Goodman helps train students on how to navigate a complex web of journals, articles, and physical teaching tools.

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Arts and Culture |

For Women’s History Month, social sciences and interdisciplinary studies librarian Brittani Sterling shares some of her favorite reads from women authors. 

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.

Artist Mike Smith standing next to file cabinets filled with his art
Business and Community |

More than 13,000 illustrations from noted Las Vegas Sun editorial cartoon artist Mike Smith will be preserved, archived, and made available for research.