Jim Lee will give the 5th Annual Bernstein Book Arts Lecture on Thursday, April 25, from 5:00-6:30, in 126 Memorial Library.  The public is invited […]

Madison, Wisconsin • July 22 – 23 The home of the Library of Amateur Journalism (LAJ), the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is hosting this national gathering […]

 Archives Month is an annual celebration of the value of Wisconsin’s historical records, the original documents that tell the stories of our families, communities, business […]

Do you know how far your family tree extends? Do you know where you REALLY come from and who makes up the fabric of your […]

~ by Erin Doherty, Library Communications Student Assistant On Monday, September 14, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries’ Department of Special Collections, in partnership with Silver […]

  Welcome to the 2015-2016 academic year! The UW Libraries are excited to have students back on campus for another great year. Whether you frequent […]

by Dean Robbins, UW Continuing Studies, News   Even in an age of e-books, a physical volume with pages and binding can cause a sensation. […]

Thursday, August 27, 2015 Morning 8:45-11:45a, 126 Memorial Library Afternoon 12:30-3:30p, 231 Memorial Library RSVP to troy.reeves@wisc.edu by 8/25 Please join us for a workshop […]

You can hold history in your hands and explore some of the most important books ever printed. On July 21, join us for “Holding History: […]

Why do maps need a new history? Maps and mapping technology have become global in every sense of the word—appearing like magic on our hand-held […]