Newspapers Associated with Journalist Idar Available Online

On Monday, August 14, the U.S. Mint released a quarter commemorating Mexican American journalist and activist Jovita Idar (b. Laredo, 1885–d. San Antonio, 1946) as part of its American Women Quarters program. In conjunction with this release, the Benson Latin American Collection recently published three issues of two newspapers that are associated with Idar. Together, these publications represent some of the earliest examples of Mexican American journalism. 

Libraries Gain Access to New York Times for Campus Users

The University of Texas Libraries has obtained access to the New York Times on nyt.com as a campus-wide library resource. 

The New York Times (NYT) requires a paid subscription for full access to its website, NYTimes.com, and to the publication’s mobile apps. The Libraries’ subscription to the New York Times on behalf of our users will provide Academic Passes with a new registration.

Included in the Libraries’ subscription are:

Join the Libraries Student Advisory Committee

Do you love the Libraries and want to help? Have ideas for improvement? Make your voice heard! 

The University of Texas Libraries is seeking nominations for students to join SLAC – the Libraries Student Advisory Committee. Committee members will be an active voice in the Libraries decisionmaking process, representing student needs and preferences to help us create the best library experience we can. 

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