Explore the UW-Madison Libraries “About” page. Access information on collections, diversity initiatives, employment opportunities, library news, leadership, and visitor services.
Explore the UW-Madison Libraries’ extensive collections, featuring millions of books, serials, databases, media, archives, and digital resources supporting campus research and teaching.
Review the UW-Madison Libraries’ dataset acquisition policy, covering selection criteria, licensing requirements, storage feasibility, and supported data types for research.
UW-Madison participates in shared print projects like the BTAA repository, the Iowa partnership, and CRL’s JSTOR archive to manage, store, and provide access to print materials.
Explore student employment, practicum, and independent study opportunities within the Preservation Department at the UW–Madison Libraries, focusing on book repair and assessment.
Explore preservation services available to the General Library System. Fee-based services may be available for other departments. Contact our staff for assistance with special projects.
The Book Assessment Section manages material workflows, tracks collection status, and administers the Brittle Books Program, including replacements and preservation education.
Learn about our Microimaging Laboratory’s history of filming brittle materials to national standards and the Digital Collections Center’s commitment to high-quality digitization.
The UW–Madison Information Specialist Internship Program (ISIP) offers undergraduates a two-year, paid opportunity to gain hands-on library and information science experience.
Learn about the UW–Madison Libraries’ Facilities Master Plan, a 25-year framework to guide physical campus library development, improve user experiences, and evolve service models.