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Karla at the Dallas Arboretum under a frog fountain

Meet Karla Osornio, New Personal Computing Specialist

I would like to introduce Karla Osornio, new personal computing specialist at the University of Texas at Arlington Libraries.

Two women sit on a couch as they write out census information, 1950. Compass Rose logo at top right.

Navigating the 1950 Census

Census Records can offer us vital information on family genealogy and local history. These records can be challenging to navigate and understand,…

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UTA Libraries Celebrates Earth Day, Promotes Sustainability with Bounty of Nature

The University of Texas at Arlington hosted its annual Bounty of Nature event series this April in celebration of Earth Day.

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How to Search the UTA Libraries Web Archives

Blog for the "How To" series focused on using online resources to find Special Collections material.

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Meet Iverlyn Peng, New Coordinator for Administrative Services

I would like to introduce Iverlyn Peng, new Coordinator for administrative services at the University of Texas at Arlington Libraries!

A group of people who hosted the Money Smart Workshop series stand in front of a display that reads, "University of Texas at Arlington, College of Business."

College of Business Helps Students ‘Be Money Smart’ at UTA Libraries

The University of Texas at Arlington Libraries collaborated with the College of Business and the UTA Student Money Management Center to host the…

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Wallis Receives UTA CARES Innovation Grant

Dr. Kendra Wallis, a faculty member in the UTA Department of Materials Science and Engineering, receives grant to develop free and open course…

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How to Find Special Collections Materials on Wikimedia Commons

Blog for the "How To" series focused on using online resources to find Special Collections material.

Three students stand together. They hold plastic blue plates which have ramen and soft-boiled eggs in them.

Noodles of Fun at Maverick Kitchen’s Ramen Eats

Maverick Kitchen hosted its most recent cooking workshop in The Studios on the first floor of the University of Texas at Arlington Libraries on…

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How to Find Special Collections Materials in the Digital Gallery

Blog for the "How To" series focused on using online resources to find Special Collections material.

A woman in a red sweatshirt stands at a table covered in sewing novelties, including thread, yarn, needles, and scissors. She holds a sock up to demonstrate sock darning as a student beside her watches intently.

UTA Libraries Goes Green with Sew Sustainable Event

The University of Texas at Arlington Libraries held its second meeting of Sew Sustainable on March 10.

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Special Collections in 2022: 1st Quarterly Review

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