Explore the history of the University of Wisconsin System, featuring biographies of past presidents from John C. Weaver to modern leadership, and resources on the 1971 merger.
Explore the rich history of women’s athletics at UW-Madison in this exhibit, tracing the university’s evolving programs and sports culture from the 19th century to Title IX.
Explore UW-Madison student protests and social activism from 1910–1929, covering events like the 1914 labor strikes, free speech controversies, and the suffrage movement.
Explore a historical photo archive of men’s crew teams at the University of Wisconsin from the Sonju era (1947–1968), featuring images of various V8 teams through the decades.
Explore the 2011 Wisconsin Capitol Protests through this oral history project, featuring interviews with participants, faculty, students, and Madison residents impacted by the events.
The “Women Inspire” (Women@UW) project at UW-Madison preserves the stories of women through oral history interviews, featuring alumni, staff, and faculty in collaboration with campus units.
The Kohler Art Library hosts the 7th Annual Bernstein Book Arts Lecture featuring Sarah Bryant of Big Jump Press on Oct 1, 2024, alongside an exhibition of her work.
“Bookscapes” (2012) explores landscapes in artists’ books, featuring works by Julie Chen, Claire Van Vliet, and others through diverse media, techniques, and structures.
Explore Kohler Art Library exhibitions, including artist books by Maureen Cummins, Gregory Vershbow’s “The Alchemist Tree,” recent acquisitions, and medieval biblical manuscripts.
Explore medieval science, nature, and religion through illuminated manuscripts at the Kohler Art Library. This exhibition examines how divine order shaped the medieval world view.
Explore past art exhibitions at the Kohler Art Library, featuring the Society of American Fakirs, KAL 50th-anniversary posters, and artist books focused on social justice activism.
Explore the work of artist Xu Bing in this exhibition featuring his “artist’s books,” including *Tianshu* and *Square Word Calligraphy*, showcasing his focus on the written word.
Faculty can designate a student or staff member as a proxy runner to borrow library materials in their name. Learn about the policy and use the form to register your runner today.