Category: News & Announcements

• Updated hours May 13 for Libraries’ Staff Appreciation Day

  Posted on May 11th

  In recognition of UW–Madison Libraries’ Staff Appreciation Day, many of our locations will be closed or have reduced hours on Wednesday, May […]

• Spring 2026 Updates to Some Library Services and Hours

  Posted on Apr 29th

  This page will be updated on a regular basis as more information becomes available.Last updated on 4/16/2026. The Libraries remain a vital […]

• ‘Custodians of Wonder’ announced as 2026–27 Go Big Read

  Posted on Apr 16th

  Go Big Read announced on Thursday its selection for UW–Madison’s 2026–27 common read: Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the […]

• From Bascom Hill to Hall of Fame: The Allee Willis Archive, Creativity Commons coming to UW–Madison Libraries

  Posted on Apr 10th

  In the world of Allee Willis, creativity is worth its weight in gold records. “I’m always excited. That’s the key. You gotta […]

• New faculty spotlight: Matt Hannah focuses on the intersection of technology and humanism

  Posted on Apr 6th

  Matt Hannah joined the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2025 as a new faculty member with joint appointments in the Digital Scholarship Hub […]

• Memorial, Steenbock libraries extend weekend hours starting April 10

  Posted on Apr 6th

  Beginning April 10, Memorial Library and Steenbock Library will offer extended weekend hours to support UW-Madison students, staff, and the community through […]

• College Library offers resources to support the holistic student experience

  Posted on Apr 1st

  You may know about UW-Madison Libraries’ plentiful research databases, our study carrels, and the ready-when-you-are Ask a Librarian service. But did you […]

• UW Libraries staff bring expertise to AI research ethics panel

  Posted on Feb 19th

  Two UW–Madison Libraries staff recognized for their expertise in the fields of data and artificial intelligence were featured in The Daily Cardinal’s […]

• New Faculty Spotlight: Anna Haensch Studies AI and Technology’s Role in Public Life

  Posted on Jan 29th

  Anna Haensch joined UW–Madison in 2025 as a new faculty member with joint appointments in the Digital Scholarship Hub at Memorial Library, […]

• Morgridge Hall Opens Door to New Library Space on UW–Madison Campus

  Posted on Jan 26th

  Along with the opening of Morgridge Hall in Fall 2025, the new School of Computer, Data, and Information Sciences Library has opened […]

• New Archive Preserves and Honors Work of Esteemed Eye Researcher Alice McPherson

  Posted on Dec 16th

  The stories of the trailblazing work of eye researcher and UW–Madison alumna Alice McPherson are now explored as the subject of a […]

• Lewis Named Associate Dean of Libraries for IT & Administration

  Posted on Dec 12th

  UW–Madison Libraries is proud to announce that Anna Lewis has begun her role as Associate Dean of Libraries for Information Technology and […]