News: University Libraries

American flag
Arts and Culture |

How the national anthem became a fixture at sporting events and the mixed response that musicians have garnered for their renditions.

A woman in judge's robes walks through the stacks of a law library
People |

Silver State Award winner Miriam Shearing doesn't consider herself a trailblazer, but she has been a pioneer in state law and an important philanthropist for UNLV.

Poster with "We Need to Talk" written with black marker on white poster
Business and Community |

“We Need to Talk” series resumes in-person Nov. 3 with a focus on the Asian American community’s positive impact in Nevada and ways to combat anti-Asian hate.

A woman looks at a book on a library shelf
People |

A love affair with books — and a need to complete her degree in order to advance at a library job — led Flora Mason to UNLV, and a lifetime of giving back to Las Vegas.

Overhead view of students studying
Research |

In a new book, UNLV librarians explore “deficit thinking” and encourage new approaches that better support student learning.

illustration of name tags with variations on the name "Jane Doe"
Research |

UNLV scholarly communication librarian connects faculty with tools like ORCID to manage their publications and online presence.

Four men sit in the water up to their necks
UNLV History |

A look at how Las Vegans cooled off in the yesteryear of triple-digit summers.

A panoramic view of the Las Vegas Strip in the early 1980s.
Campus News |

Former Caesars executive Robert Paluzzi's panoramic photos, now a part of Special Collections, chronicle '70s and '80s Las Vegas and well beyond.

drawing of showgirl costume
Arts and Culture |

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

A man gestures while on stage
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.'

Television screens showing "We Need to Talk" panelists in a studio
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.