Open Access Week to Explore Altmetrics
This week, UK Libraries will be presenting Open Access Week, with panels to exploring how social media is changing the way we share ideas and collaborate.
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Geography Professor Sue Roberts Named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellow
Professor Roberts and three others at UK were named fellows in the program, which seeks to identify, prepare and advance academic leaders within the SEC.
Sesquicentennial Stories: From Geology Professor to the College's First Dean
In celebration of the University of Kentucky's upcoming sesquicentennial in 2015, the 61st of 150 weekly installments remembers the accomplishments of Dean Arthur McQuiston Miller, for whom Miller Hall is named.
Sesquicentennial Stories: Summer School is in Session
In celebration of the University of Kentucky's upcoming sesquicentennial in 2015, the 60th of 150 weekly installments explores the evolution of UK's Summer School programming.
Campbell's New Book Explores Complex History of St. Louis Gateway Arch
"When we think about a skyscraper, cathedral, or monument, we seldom ask: what was there before? Who benefited from its construction? Who lost? What could have been?" UK History professor and Pulitzer Prize nominated author Tracy A. Campbell said.
Larkspur Press Celebrates 40 Years of Printing Kentucky Writers
The University of Kentucky Libraries’ King Library Press will salute private press printer Gray Zeitz and his Larkspur Press in its Spring Book Arts Event beginning 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, in the Great Hall, at the Special Collections Library in the Margaret I. King Building.
UK Alum Plays Pivotal Role in Today's Opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library
After a career spent working for the federal government and presidential libraries, UK alum Alan Lowe is the director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library, which is opening today at Southern Methodist University in Texas.
Sesquicentennial Stories: Storm Cat
In celebration of the University of Kentucky's upcoming sesquicentennial in 2015, the 54th of 150 weekly installments remembers the life of the legendary stallion, Storm Cat, who is the subject of a popular piece of art at the university.
UK Special Collections to Present Exhibition of Students' Work
The University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections will highlight the projects of its first full cohort of Learning Lab interns with an undergraduate panel presentation, exhibition and reception.
Author, Journalist John Egerton to Receive Award for Intellectual Achievement
Writer and alumnus John W. Egerton will receive the 2013 University of Kentucky Libraries Award for Intellectual Achievement presented at the UK Libraries Annual Dinner.