Due to construction in the building, water will be unavailable throughout the entire William T. Young Library on Saturday, Sept. 21 starting at 6pm until close at 8pm. Bathrooms and water fountains will not be functioning during this time. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
We want to hear from you! UK students are invited to take our survey to share how the costs of textbooks and other course materials have impacted their academic experience. The survey takes about 5-15 minutes to complete, and answers are completely anonymous. Respondents can enter a drawing to win one of several prizes!
On Thursday, September 19, Ritchie will deliver his lecture, "The Political Education of Bess Clements Abell," addressing her life and political career and drawing from his most recent book, Washington's Iron Butterfly: Bess Clements Abell, An Oral History.
Join UK Libraries' King Library Press on Thursday, Sept. 12 for a day of live print demonstrations, handmade book art, and free snacks, and learn how you can get involved in upholding the tradition of fine printing in Kentucky.
UK Libraries is thrilled to announce the opening of a brand new space for all UK students, faculty, staff, and researchers. Named to honor King Library’s historical purpose of housing analog collections, with a nod to contemporary digital infrastructure, The Stacks: Digital Scholarship Center is a unique space with specialized equipment, resources, and events dedicated to digital and data-intensive scholarship.
Created in 1990 and considered one of UK’s most prestigious awards, the UK Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement is awarded annually to a Kentucky resident whose accomplishments in the fields of science, literature, art, or philanthropy have made a profound impact on the Commonwealth and represent the pinnacle of creative or scholarly thought.
This fall, dial up to your full digital potential with an exciting slate of UK Libraries’ Digital Scholarship & Data Workshops & Events. Master a new software, discover the ins and outs of text mining, demystify your data management plan, and explore the many opportunities to take your digital or data-intensive scholarship to the next level.
UK Libraries users looking for a familiar name among our branch locations may notice that something seems to be missing. Never fear, dear Cats! The Science & Engineering Library is now one of several library spaces in the King Library Annex. It’s the same building with a different name – and some exciting new offerings inside.
We are excited to kick off a new academic year! Between new and updated spaces, a slate of exciting events, and our world-class collections, resources, and services, there's a lot to look forward to this fall.
Treadmill desks are now available to all UK Libraries users in Core 4 of the Basement of William T. Young Library. The walk-only treadmills have flat, adjustable-height desks that can comfortably accommodate a personal electronic device, textbooks, and notepad. Users are welcome to go for a study stroll anytime the library is open.
