The UVU Library Dives into Sci Fi

Harlan Ellison will celebrate his 80th birthday this week. Ellison is one of the leading lights of American science fiction and is a winner of all three of the major literary awards in the genre. This week, the UVU Library invites you to dive into our science fiction collection.

Literature Resource Center

The LRC is a great place to learn more about authors and their work. It includes biographies, lists of books and stories, and more.

Science Fiction Books

Literature is organized by author nationality, then chronologically. This makes it a little tricky to browse for books on the fourth floor. The best way to search is by author. Use the Literature Resource Center to find names or stop by the Reference Desk for suggestions. We're more than happy to help you find a good read!

Did you know...

That you can check out media equipment from the Library? You can find a list of everything in our collection online. Equipment can check out for four hours at a time, but not overnight.

The UVU Library Makes an Impression

Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt was born 160 years ago this week. The Library will highlight the work of the iconoclastic group of painters in celebration. Perhaps we'll inspire you to pick up a brush yourself?

Art Full Text

Art Full Text is still the best place to get started on any art-related research. The database gathers news and criticism about art from trade publications and scholarly journals. The articles you find in this database will help you learn more about the techniques artists use and about the meaning behind their work.

Books about Painting

Books about art are arranged by medium (i.e. sculpture, drawing, graphic design, etc.). Books about painting can be found on the fourth floor, in section ND. Within this section, you'll find books not only about the painters themselves, but also books on the technique.

Did you know...

That the Library has a Family Study Room? Located on the first floor of the Library, the Family Study Room offers a place to study with your children in the event of babysitting and scheduling emergencies. Please note: campus policy prohibits unaccompanied minors on campus. Help us keep everyone safe in the Library by accompanying your children outside of the Family Study Room.

The UVU Library Remembers Nelson Mandela

Last year, the world lost one of its leading visionaries and advocates for peace when Nelson Mandela passed away. This week, the Library will honor his legacy by sharing some of our resources about Mandela and South Africa.

Books About South Africa

Books offer through overviews for topics in history and biography. Books about South Africa can be found on the fourth floor, section DT.

Films on Demand

The Library has had access to Films on Demand since last December and we're still finding interesting new videos on so many different topics. The collection is particularly strong in the social sciences, so you can find many videos about apartheid, Nelson Mandela, and recent South African history.

If you are interested in using videos from Films on Demand in your classes or in Canvas, we can help you set that up. Just call us at the Reference Desk at (801) 863-8840 or contact your subject librarian.

The UVU Library Goes Digging

This week sees the 140th birthday of famous Egyptologist, Howard Carter. Carter is best known for finding Tutankhamun's tomb, one of the few burial sites to remain undisturbed since ancient times. To celebrate Carter's discovery, we're highlighting our books and resources on Egypt and Egyptology.

AnthroSource

This anthropology database can be used to learn more about the various aspects of Egyptology: linguistics, archaeology, ethics, and much more.

Books About Egypt

Books about ancient Egypt can be found on the fourth floor, in section DT. Books about history are arranged geographically (by country) and then chronologically.

If you have questions about using any UVU Library resources, call us at the Reference Desk at (801) 863-8840 or contact us via LiveHelp. 

Announcements

Normal Library hours will resume on Monday, May 12. Until then, we will be on shortened hours. See our online calendar for details.

Beginning May 9, the Library's north entrance will be closed as construction workers build the bridge between the Library and the new classroom building.