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Libraries Host Talk, Exhibit on Documentation from the Medieval Indian Ocean World
The University of Texas Libraries will host a scholarly presentation on documents that shed light on maritime trade in the medieval Indian Ocean world.
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Libraries Fair Celebrates 6th Anniversary, 4/16
The University of Texas Libraries is again returning its Libraries Fair to the Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) plaza for its sixth year participating in the university’s Research Week celebration.
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2014 Information Literacy Award Presented to McCombs Honors Student
AUSTIN, Texas—The University of Texas Libraries have announced the winner of the 2014 Signature Course Information Literacy Award.
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LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections Receives Mellon Foundation Grant
AUSTIN, Texas—The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies and the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection—collectively LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections—has received a grant of $149,000 from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to carry out a project titled “Post-Custodial Archival Development and Digital Scholarship: Learning from Latin America.”
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Libraries Celebrates National Poetry Month with Laureates Catacalos and Young, 4/10
Event: National Poetry Month: Texas Poet Laureates Rosemary Catacalos and Dean Young read from their work. The event is free and open to the public. When: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 10, 2014 Where: UFCU Student Learning Commons in the Perry-Castañeda Library at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Fine Arts Celebrates A Theatre Historian
A familiar name from the College of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin is being celebrated through scholarship resulting from a lifelong commitment to the study of theatre. In conjunction with the Oscar G. Brockett Center for Theatre History and Criticism in the Department of Theatre and Dance, The Fine Arts Library announces the opening of the Oscar G. Brockett archive.
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Benson Receives Tejano Monument Archive
The Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection announces the donation of materials related to the creation of the Tejano Monument on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol. The Tejano Monument, Inc. Records archive includes the historical documents, blueprints, audio, video and other artifacts generated through the work of the Tejano Monument Committee.
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¡A Viva Voz! Turns Twelve with Las Cafeteras
EVENT: ¡A Viva Voz! presents a live performance by East LA band Las Cafeteras. This event is free and open to the public. WHEN: 7-9 p.m., Thursday, April 3, 2014 WHERE: The Benson Latin American Collection (SRH 1.106)
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Research + Pizza Features Damon Waitt on Protecting Native Plants, 4/2
What: Research + Pizza: Dr. Damon Waitt talks about native Texas plants and invasive species.  This event is free and open to the public. When: Noon, Wednesday, April 2. Where: Perry-Castañeda Library, UFCU Student Learning Commons (PCL 2.500), The University of Texas at Austin.
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Science Study Break: Dr. Vernita Gordon and Dr. Martin Kevorkian on Doctor Who, 3/4
  Event: Science Study Break features Dr. Vernita Gordon (Physics) and Dr. Martin Kevorkian (English) on Doctor Who. The event is free and open to the public. When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 4. Where: Student Activity Center Auditorium (SAC 1.402) at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Research + Pizza Features Alberto Martínez on Myths of Science, 3/5
What: Research + Pizza: Dr. Alberto Martínez dissects the origin stories of science.  This event is free and open to the public. When: Noon, Wednesday, March 5. Where: Perry-Castañeda Library, UFCU Student Learning Commons (PCL 2.500), The University of Texas at Austin.
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Libraries Highlights Resource Delivery Services
 
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Zine Panel features Resident Artist Michael Sieben
Event:  “Zines in the Scholarly World,” a panel featuring artist Michael Sieben. This event is free and open to the public. When: 6–7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 2014. Where: The University of Texas at Austin, Fine Arts Library, DFA 3.200 (map).
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Nilsson Lecture Features the Life of Menuhin, 2/28
Event: The David O. Nilsson Lecture in Contemporary Drama and Literature – “Yehudi Menuhin: Violinist and Visionary.” This event is free and open to the public. When: 5:30 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2014. Where: Fine Arts Library (DFA 3.200) at The University of Texas at Austin.
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KUT Acquisition Boosts Fine Arts Music Collection
Thousands of vintage and rare vinyl records and tens of thousands of compact discs have found a new home at the Fine Arts Library at The University of Texas at Austin as part of the largest single infusion of resources in the library's history.
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Libraries, UT Press Event Features Books, Maps and Spirits of Mexico, 12/4
Event: “You Are Here: ¡Viva Tequila!” This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. When: 6 p.m., Wednesday, December 4. Where: Benson Latin American Collection, Sid Richardson Hall (SRH) 1.108, The University of Texas at Austin.
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“Crunch Time” Returns for End-of-Semester Relief
As the final push of the semester once again approaches, and anxiety levels are on the rise, the University of Texas Libraries are trying to help ease the tension.
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Research + Pizza Features Dr. Robert Young on Sustainable Cities, 11/6
Event: Research + Pizza features Dr. Robert Young on sustainable cities. The event is free and open to the public. When: Noon, Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Where: The University of Texas at Austin, Perry-Castañeda Library, Room 2.500 (map).
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Science Study Break: Dr. Wilson Geisler on Forensic Imaging, 11/5
Event: Science Study Break features Dr. Wilson Geisler on forensic imaging. The event is free and open to the public. When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Where: Student Activity Center Auditorium (SAC 1.402) at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Fine Arts Library Launches Film Series with Moolaadé, 11/1
What: “Films in Person” films series featuring Moolaadé. This event is free and open to the public. When: 6 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2013. Where: Fine Arts Library (DFA 3.200), The University of Texas at Austin.
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SERVICE ALERT (UPDATED): McKinney Engineering Library to Relocate, 10/25
  Relocation of the McKinney Engineering Library: UPDATE (10/25/13): A comprehensive FAQ page has been launched at the McKinney Engineering Library's website: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/engin/faq.html
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Libraries Host Events Highlighting Open Access Week, 10/21-10/25
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Science Study Break: Dr. Russell Poldrack on Autoexperimentation, 10/16
Event: Science Study Break features Dr. Russell Poldrack of the Imaging Research Center self-experimentation in film. The event is free and open to the public. When: 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Where: Student Activity Center Auditorium (SAC 1.402) at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Libraries Event Highlights Map Collections, 10/15
Event: You Are Here: Austin Represent. The event is free and open to the public. When: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Where: PCL Map Room in the Perry-Castañeda Library at The University of Texas at Austin.
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PCL 24-Hour Service Kickoff, 10/14
At 8 p.m. on Monday, October 14, the University of Texas Libraries and Student Government will launch 24-hour service at the Perry-Castañeda Library for the fall semester, with a small celebration to follow in the Collaborative Commons on 5th floor.
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SERVICE ALERT: Some Government Resources Currently Unavailable
Due to the Federal Government Shutdown, many information resources and websites (often ending in .gov) are unavailable or contain information last updated on September 30th, prior to the shutdown. If you need help finding alternative information resources, please contact a Subject Specialist
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Fine Arts Library Features Album Art Exhibit Through December
What: “On the Shoulders of Giants: Art, Music and the LP,” an exhibit of album covers from UT’s Historic Music Recordings Collection. This event is free and open to the public. 
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IN THE NEWS: Libraries Appear on Longhorn Network
 LHN - September|October 2013 Alcalde - UT's Library System   LHN - September|October 2013 Alcalde - Sarah Bird
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Research + Pizza Features John Clarke on Digging Vesuvius, 10/1
What: Research + Pizza: John Clark discusses his research on the excavation of Oplontis, a town near Pompeii. This event is free and open to the public. When: Noon, Tuesday, October 1. Where: Perry-Castañeda Library, UFCU Student Learning Commons (PCL 2.500), The University of Texas at Austin.
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LLILAS Benson Student Photo Exhibit to Feature Prize
What: Fourth Annual LLILAS Benson Student Photography Exhibition. This event and exhibition are free and open to the public. When: 5-7 p.m., Monday, September 30. Where: Benson Latin American Collection, Sid Richardson Hall (SRH) 1.108, The University of Texas at Austin.
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