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We Love Datasets! Take the Leap During Love Data Week

From February 9–13, our Digital Scholarship & Data Librarians will lead daily online sessions that take a deep dive into a single popular dataset. Discover the ins and outs of a wide range of data sources accessible to UK Libraries users.

UK Libraries Accepting Applications for the OER Grant Program Through March 31

UK Libraries is now accepting applications for the Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant Program, which supports the adoption and creation of OER for use in UK courses. Available to students at no cost, OER increase access to higher education by eliminating the financial burden of traditional commercial textbooks.

King Library Renovations to Begin Fall 2026

Planning is underway for a full-scale, multi-year renovation of the Margaret I. King Library building to begin Fall 2026. The project will affect access to services at both the Special Collections Research Center and the King Library Annex.

Saving Stories: Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton on the Impact of "250 Lex"

In the latest episode of WUKY's Saving Stories, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History Director Doug Boyd shares a recent interview with Mayor Gorton, who reflects on the broader significance of the city's 250th anniversary celebration.

Dive Into Data & Learn to Code with the Spring 2026 Digital Scholarship & Data Workshops

This spring, leap into datasets, learn the basics of coding in Python, demystify machine learning, and drop in for assistance submitting your electronic thesis or dissertation.

Kentuckians, Organize!: 100 Years of Kentucky Labor History

If you feel the union spirit beating mighty in your brave Cat heart, you’re in good company. UK Libraries collections are full of materials documenting the powerful history of Kentucky workers fighting for their rights.

No Longer Pretend: An Interview with Actor Steve Zahn

In the newest episode of the Wisdom Project Podcast, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History Director Doug Boyd sits down with acclaimed actor Steve Zahn for a personal and unexpected conversation that moves far beyond Hollywood.

UK Libraries Celebrates $1 Million Fundraising Milestone for Dr. Terry L. Birdwhistell Distinguished Professorship

UK Libraries is proud to announce the successful completion of its $1 million fundraising campaign to create the Dr. Terry L. Birdwhistell Distinguished Professorship at the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History.

Season's Greetings from UK Libraries

This holiday season, serve your curious Cat mind with low-calorie, high-flavor snacks straight from ExploreUK, the portal to UK Libraries' vast collections of archival and primary source materials that document the history and culture of Kentucky, Appalachia, and beyond.

UK Librarians Make Mark on New Interdisciplinary Initiative

The Gaines Center Humanities Cooperatives are designed to foster meaningful interdisciplinary collaboration across campus. Education Archivist Matthew Strandmark is the co-leader of the Appalachian Water Humanities Cooperative, of which Oral History Archivist and Curator of Newspapers Kopana Terry is also a member.

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