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Staff Spotlight: Terry Brown

After spending more than two decades serving the technological needs of AT&T, Terry Brown concluded that a course change was needed in his…

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Staff Spotlight: Elizabeth Bittner

Each time opportunity knocked, Elizabeth Bittner walked through the door, ready to take on the new adventure it presented. 

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Special Collections in 2023: 4th Quarterly Review

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

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UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Didier Chavez

Knowing the struggles and challenges that students face daily is what makes Didier Chavez a vital part of how UTA Libraries connects with the…

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UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Ryan Hedrick

Helping people find the tools and the resources to succeed drives Ryan Herdrick’s work daily at UTA Libraries. Ryan joined the university as the…

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A Career of Service

Each item in the UTA Libraries Special Collections Archive has a unique story to tell, and Ben Huseman has been mapping out those stories for the…

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UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Nicholas Williams

History for Nicholas Williams is not just about times, dates and places; it is about people.  As a digitization specialist at UTA…

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Faculty are Saving Thousands through Open Access Agreements from UTA Libraries!

Co-authored by Amy Castillo with contributions from Jessica McClean. Open access publishing is the future of research dissemination. Libraries are…

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Cirrus Bonneau: Capturing Interplay of the Everyday

A profile on Fort Worth photographer Cirrus Bonneau and his work in documenting the city.

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Course Markings: Why, Where, and How to Report Required Course Materials

Texas state law requires universities to report course material costs. Learn how to ensure your contributions to affordability are counted!

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UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Collin Stephenson

Collin Stephenson has devoted his life to helping others. This value can be seen in his professional life as UTA Libraires' new Research Success…

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UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Samantha Streeter

Starting a research project can be intimidating, often leaving someone to wonder where to even begin. Enter Samantha Streeter. The desire to help…