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UTA ResearchCommons: Bringing UTA to the Global Community

with Vanessa Garrett. We discuss UTA's institutional repository and why you should care!

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UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Erik Hunter

From the basketball court to the computer, Erik Hunter is the newest baller in UTA Libraries’ Marketing and Communications Department. While not…

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Provost Speaks to Library Staff

Tamara Brown, UTA Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, expressed her thanks for the daily dedication shown by library staff to…

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What is Open @ UTA Libraries?

The Open @ UTA Libraries blog series will allow the UTA Libraries staff to share information about the great work we do in pursuit of open.

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UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Kera Newby

Connecting people with the past has always been a passion for Kera Newby. She brings that passion to her new role as Director of Special…

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The Hayataka Family Photo Album

Family photo albums provide a unique and profound perspective on everyday families. Check out our introduction of the Hayataka Family Photo Album…

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Looking Back at the Spring Semester

As we say goodbye to a spring semester that has included three weddings, three new babies, one graduation from library school, and the completion…

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UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Howard Schaffer

When Howard Schaffer looks at a building, he does not see it as a single unit, but as a living organism that needs attention, care, and most…

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UTA Cares Grant Opens New Learning Opportunities

Making knowledge accessible to more people is the goal of the UTA Libraries Cares Grant Program. The grant program allows faculty members to…

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UTA Libraries Staff Spotlight: Jessica Haws

Jessica Haws works daily to guide the team of student employees she leads at UTA Libraries and ensures that tech resources are available to…

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Walter Betts Honored with TLA Lifetime Achievement Award 

Walter Bett’s years of public service were honored with the lifetime achievement award from the Texas Library Association. Betts was recognized at…

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UTA Libraries Employee Spotlight: Hailey Carson

Having a can-do spirit and a willingness to help anyone are among the many things that Hailey Carson brings to UTA Libraries. Hailey recently…