Review the UW-Madison Libraries’ dataset acquisition policy, covering selection criteria, licensing requirements, storage feasibility, and supported data types for research.
Goal 2: Strengthen library collections through increased budget centralization, flexible development strategies, digital preservation, and collaborative cataloging partnerships.
Goal 4 focuses on investing in expertise to sustain a modern research library. Progress includes cross-departmental hiring, new data management roles, and innovative e-learning initiatives.
Goal 6 of the 2015 Strategic Plan focuses on expanding library service capacity in networked environments, including digital infrastructure, system integrations, and LMS support.
Learn about accessibility at UW Archives and Records Management, including building access, parking, assistive technology, and services in Steenbock Library.
Support the Madison LGBTQ+ Archive by donating historical materials, participating in oral histories, or making a financial contribution to preserve local LGBTQ+ history.
The University of Wisconsin Archives maintains a collection of artifacts and memorabilia documenting campus history, including uniforms, awards, ephemera, and event materials.
Learn about the University of Wisconsin-Madison Archives’ duplication and use policy, including request forms, fees, copyright responsibilities, and citation guidelines.
Learn about Biddy Martin, who served as Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 2008 to 2011 before becoming president of Amherst College.
Learn about John Bascom, president of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1874 to 1887. Discover his academic legacy, teaching philosophy, and impact on the university.
John Whelan Sterling, the “Father of the University of Wisconsin,” served as its chief executive from 1861–1867. This exhibit details his academic career and foundational leadership.