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Staff Spotlight: Aaron Michael

Aaron Michael is a survivor, both figuratively and literally. From a student employee to a full-time staff member who now mentors his student…

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What Did They Create? Student Art Contest Winners

In 2023, UTA Special Collections opened our archives up to inspire... how did it go?

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The Way IR: Making ETDs Globally Accessible from the Jump Off

Grad Students! This one’s for you. Learn how publishing in an institutional repository puts power in authors’ hands and research at the forefront…

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UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Lane

The sense of camaraderie within the team at UTA Libraries attracted Jennifer Lane to take the next step in her career. Jennifer has joined the…

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UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Austin Gilmore

Austin Gilmore is one of the people behind giving UTA Libraries an online presence. He joined the Libraries' Marketing and Communications…

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Reflections and Lessons from Open Education Week 2024

The reviews and reflections about the events of the Open Education Wee 2024 hosted but the University of Texas at Arlington

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UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Eric Olson

Over time, the FabLab at the UTA Central Library has evolved into a hub for both project creation and community engagement. Helping to facilitate…

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Special Collections in 2024: 1st Quarterly Review

A look back at highlights from the last quarter of activity in Special Collections

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It’s Preservation Time in Texas!

UTA Special Collections is excited to announce that the Texas Rangers World Series Collection is now accessible on the Digital Archive!

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Imbedded Projects: Celestial Maps Digital Exhibit

This blog discusses a digital project created in partnership with a history course at UTA.

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What's behind that paywall?

Paywalls are all over our lives and there’s something more than money that they require.

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UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Chloé Bennett

As you walk into Chloé Bennett's office at the UTA Central Library, you first notice her warm smile and personality matching her willingness to…