News, announcements, updates, and happenings in the UVA Library

Shannon Library: It’s in the details

By Jeff Hill |
The Edgar Shannon Library has been open a little more than a year, and in that time, it’s welcomed several hundred thousand visitors and hosted hundreds of events, workshops, and presentations. Enjoy this photoessay featuring unusual angles, interesting patterns, and unexpected views!

Art in libraries, Library stories, Renovation

Shannon Library renovation architects honored with 2025 Palladio Award

By Molly Minturn |
HBRA Architects received a national architecture award last week for their work on the Edgar Shannon Library at the University of Virginia.

News and announcements, Renovation

“Bridge of Dreams”: Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage month

By UVA Library |
UVA librarians recommend books ranging from medieval Japanese epic “The Tale of Genji” to “Everything I Never Told You,” Celeste Ng’s debut novel.

Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month, Reading list

What does it mean to practice Judaism in America?

By UVA Library |
In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, two librarians asked Jewish scholars and community leaders for book recommendations that help explore a simple but profound question: What does it mean to practice Judaism in America today?

Culture, engagement, and community, Jewish American Heritage Month, Reading list

Student Library workers featured in UVA Today

By Molly Minturn |
Andrew Spencer and SuLing Llanes-Trexler, who will graduate this month, were profiled in a UVA Today article titled “UVA Students Hit the Right Note After a Rocky Start.”

In the news, Interns and fellows, Library stories, Staff accomplishments

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