A Library for the present and the future: Growth & change

Library subject guides, or LibGuides, are carefully curated research companions designed
to help students, faculty, and researchers alike quickly navigate UVA Library’s extensive
resources and locate the specific information they need.

UVA Library prioritized complying with the federal mandate that published research conclusions from most federal grants be accompanied with fully public, fully open-access data.

The Library and the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences have launched the AI Literacy and Action Lab, with course offerings that began in spring 2026. Library experts serve as facilitators and coaches, helping to develop critical thinking, ethical awareness, and replicable research.

Last year’s user survey helped us understand how the many changes over the past six years have reshaped how our community studies, works, and engages with Library spaces. 

The library developed an organization-wide plan to meet internal and external digital accessibility needs to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, making digital materials more accessible for all.