In the news

In the news

Nevada Today

March 08, 2023
Basque Library, Center for Basque Studies celebrate career, writing of Robert Laxalt
Two-day conference March 9 – 10 to feature local, regional, international scholars along with Basque music, dancing and improvisational poetry

March 28, 2023
Jon Bilbao Basque Library, part of The Arborglyph Collaborative, receives $24,000 grant
Basque programs from Boise State, Cal State, Bakersfield, University of Nevada, Reno to document, share historical arborglyphs found across American West

April 26, 2023
Looking for library materials? Get them through the library search
University Libraries integrates interlibrary loan requesting with website for easy requesting of books, articles and scans, coupled with quick delivery

May 03, 2023
University Libraries join Greater Western Library Alliance
GWLA membership to bring University faculty, students, researchers faster access to research collections while also enhancing the Libraries’ own collections

May 16, 2023
Rare book in Libraries’ collection potentially linked to Richard Cromwell
The discovery, a volume bearing an owner’s signature of possible significance, was made during a Special Collections and University Archives condition assessment

November 08, 2023
‘Ribbon Skirts/Shirts’ event to be held Nov. 16 during Native American Heritage Month
University of Nevada, Reno honors Native American and Alaskan Native culture during November

November 09, 2023
Meet the new staff member in the University Libraries Dean’s Office
The Libraries welcomes Gustavo Gomez, accounting assistant 3, to the team

November 15, 2023
University Libraries to induct Susan Palwick into Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Dec. 1, 7 p.m.
Megan Edwards to receive the 2023 Silver Pen award

November 22, 2023
130 years of student news: from ‘The Student Record’ to ‘The Nevada Sagebrush’
The University Libraries are digitizing the complete archive of the student-run newspaper since its inception on Oct. 19, 1893

NSights

February 22, 2023
The Black Press: Exploring Historical Black Newspapers with the University Libraries
In celebration of Black History Month, the University Libraries shares resources uniquely suited to expanding our understanding and appreciation of Black history: the Black press.
By: Rosalind Bucy, Humanities Librarian

March 27, 2023
Science in the Archives
Elspeth Olson discusses how discovering a folder titled “Physics crackpots” inspired conversation and a podcast episode regarding interdisciplinary research for students and faculty in the hard sciences
By: Elspeth Olson, Assistant Professor, Outreach and Public Services Archivist, University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives department

December 20, 2023
University Libraries' sesquicentennial archivist brings University's history to life
Sesquicentennial Archivist Rebecca Sparagowski discusses how various University Libraries departments are contributing to the celebration of the University's 150th anniversary
By: Rebecca Sparagowski

2023 media coverage

Elko Daily Free Press
April 2, 2023
UNR Basque Library wins grant to document carvings

The Nevada Independent
April 2, 2023
VIDEO: Conference celebrates life of Robert Laxalt
By Tim Lenard

About Basque Country
April 10, 2023
Basque Sheepherders’ arborglyphs in the far west are a heritage that is to be preserved
By: English-Language Editor: John R. Bopp

Tahoe Guide
July 17, 2023
From flocks to ski slopes: Basque sheepherder’s lasting cultural imprints
By Mark McLaughlin