Beginning today, Clemons will be open 24/7 through Tuesday May 5!

All Library hours can be viewed at https://library.virginia.edu/hours

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Today—on her birthday—we honor the memory of our dear colleague and beautiful friend, Grace Hale, Reference and Instruction Librarian in the Small Special Collections Library since August 2021. Grace passed away from cancer, surrounded by her loving family, on February 3, 2026.

Individual with a backpack kneeling in front of a bookshelf filled with books. Text on image reads: "A research library has always done two things: help people find information, and help them judge it. AI changes the tools, not the mission. – Leo S. Lo" Logo for the University of Virginia Library is at the bottom.

The Library and the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences have announced the creation of the AI Literacy and Action Lab, the University's first structured, evidence-based program for developing AI competence and judgment through real project work.

https://bit.ly/3QbL2db

Welcome Jami!

Making Noise in the Library: The Dale Avenue Band The Making Noise in the Library series brings artists into library spaces for free performances. Come join us in the Robertson Media Center on the 3rd floor of Clemons Library for...

Making Noise in the Library with the Dale Avenue Band.

Take a break today from noon to 1 for some hot club-style jazz,1930’s pop standards, and stylish original compositions!

https://cal.lib.virginia.edu/event/15597414

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Zines Now: Zines All Day

Friday, April 17!

We'll celebrate zines & zine-making through a day of back-to-back zine-making tutorials in the Scholars' Lab. Every hour, on the hour. No need to register, just show up in the Makerspace at the top of the hour, 10 am to 4 pm.

https://bit.ly/42dLyKc

Q&A: In the age of AI, what is a library for? UVA Dean of Libraries Leo Lo spells out what artificial intelligence can and cannot do.

"access to information is not the same as access to understanding." Great Q&A from UVA Today with Dean Lo on libraries, AI, & the forthcoming AI Literacy and Action Lab being launched in concert with Arts & Sciences.

news.virginia.edu/content/qa-age-ai-what-l...

#AI #Libraries

Portrait of a person wearing glasses and a sweater, smiling. Text on the image reads, "The Will Cochran Library Lectureship with author and historian Michael Auslin, Ph.D., April 16, 2026.

Still some room at the Cochran lecture this afternoon! The lecture begins at 4 pm with a reception to follow.

Historian Michael Auslin will discuss his new book, "National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America."

Read more/register:
https://bit.ly/488mJTr

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On Founder's Day, the University celebrated the late Dick Minturn and his career in facilities management & the provost’s office.

Minturn was instrumental to the renovation of Shannon Library, & was fittingly honored with the planting of a sugar maple outside the Library.

https://bit.ly/4cdFJm6

Always Interesting to Read How #Libraries Promote New Tools and Services to Users (via @uvalibrary.bsky.social)
library.virginia.edu/news/2026/av... #libraries #GenAI

Beatmaking, Level 1: RMC & WTJU Workshop Discover the essentials of creating your own beats in this beginner‑friendly workshop. Participants will learn the core building blocks of beat making, including structure,...

Happening tomorrow at 4 pm—Beatmaking Level 1 workshop in the RMC in Clemons. Beginner friendly—No prior experience with music production software needed.

This event is open to all—sponsored by @wtjuradio.bsky.social, the RMC, & a Jefferson Trust Grant.

https://cal.lib.virginia.edu/event/16557726

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Tomorrow, 1-2 pm in Clemons RMC!

Making Noise in the Library: Rap Music Session with Nathaniel Star & Vintage with special guest A.D. Carson

https://bit.ly/419XoEV

A flyer for UVA Black Alumni Weekend Library Events on Friday, April 10. It lists three events: "Rooted in Resilience" from 10-11 a.m. at Harrison/Small Auditorium and Shannon Library Reference Room; "Making Noise in the Library" from 1-2 p.m. with Nathaniel Star, Vintage, and special guest A.D. Carson at Clemons Library 3rd Floor; and "Tracing Your Roots" from 1-3 p.m. at Harrison/Small Auditorium. The design includes musical notes, a hand holding a book, and a hand waving

Headed to Grounds for UVA Black Alumni Weekend? Welcome back! Stop by and see the renovated Shannon Library — and check out one or more of the Library events on Friday.

web.cvent.com/event/ee672302-1184-4f89...

#BAW #BAW2026

A person sits at a desk using a laptop in a library. Behind them is a large bookshelf filled with graphic novels and comic books.

A photography studio setup with a multicolored backdrop mounted on a ceiling rail system. A blue backdrop sheet is partially rolled out. A camera stand with equipment is positioned on the right, while studio lights are on the left. A chevron-patterned panel is partially visible on the far right.

Bookshelves filled with a variety of books, including titles like "Anathema" and works by authors like Clive Cussler and Danielle Steel. A sign among the books reads "Popular Books."

Have you checked what's new in the Library?

A new home in Shannon Library for our extensive Graphic Novels Collection

Photography and Animation Studio in the Robertson Media Center in Clemons

The Popular Reading Collection in Shannon

https://bit.ly/47FiMW9

Students at the Table: Building a Student Technology Council at UVA (The Ethical Dimension of AI Literacy Series) Join us for the fourth talk in The Ethical Dimension of AI Literacy series. In this session, Mona Sloane, Assistant Professor of Data Science and Media Studies and founder of...

Today at 1!

The 4th talk in The Ethical Dimension of AI Literacy series—prof. Mona Sloane & Sloane Lab researchers Owen Kitzmann & Celia Calhoun will discuss the Student Technology Council as a model for bringing student voices into campus technology & AI governance.

https://bit.ly/4e1RrRN

A graphic titled "Statement of Shared Practice on AI and Archives" featuring logos from various university libraries, including UVA, Duke, University of Florida, Florida State, Northwestern, Oklahoma State, Rice, University of Rochester, Tulane, Washington University in St. Louis, Wayne State, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. In the background is a soft-focus image of an open volume with handwritten text and a partially visible print or illustration.

The Statement of Shared Practice on AI & Archives

the UVA Library is the coordinating institution, joining eleven other cultural heritage institutions in establishing shared principles for evaluating AI training requests.

at.virginia.edu/AIStatement

Students at the Table: Building a Student Technology Council at UVA (The Ethical Dimension of AI Literacy Series) Join us for the fourth talk in The Ethical Dimension of AI Literacy series. In this session, Mona Sloane, Assistant Professor of Data Science and Media Studies and founder of...

Join @monasloane.bsky.social, Owen Kitzmann, and Celia Calhoun for the fourth talk in The Ethical Dimension of AI Literacy series with @uvalibrary.bsky.social on Wednesday, April 8 💻

Students at the Table: Building a Student Technology Council at UVA (The Ethical Dimension of AI Literacy Series) Join us for the fourth talk in The Ethical Dimension of AI Literacy series. In this session, Mona Sloane, Assistant Professor of Data Science and Media Studies and founder of...

Wed April 8
The 4th talk in The Ethical Dimension of AI Literacy series—professor Mona Sloane & Sloane Lab researchers Owen Kitzmann & Celia Calhoun will discuss the Student Technology Council as a model for bringing student voices into campus technology and AI governance.

https://bit.ly/4e1RrRN

New From @uvalibrary.bsky.social: "Joining Forces: Introducing the Statement of Shared Practice" library.virginia.edu/news/2026/jo... #AI #archives #libraries

We’re excited to welcome Sarah Wade to the Archives Leadership Institute.

Special Collections Archivist at the Getty Research Institute, Sarah processes modern and contemporary artists’ papers and helps expand access to archives documenting the history of art.

#ALI2026 #Archivists

A graphic titled "Statement of Shared Practice on AI and Archives" featuring logos from various university libraries, including UVA, Duke, University of Florida, Florida State, Northwestern, Oklahoma State, Rice, University of Rochester, Tulane, Washington University in St. Louis, Wayne State, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. In the background is a soft-focus image of an open volume with handwritten text and a partially visible print or illustration.

We are proud to announce a Statement of Shared Practice on AI & Archives—the UVA Library is the coordinating institution of a coalition of research libraries establishing shared principles for how cultural heritage institutions evaluate AI training data requests.

at.virginia.edu/AIStatement

A place to try, tinker and create — inside the Scholars' Lab Makerspace Managed by Digital Humanities Developer Ammon Shepherd, the Makerspace has evolved significantly since opening in 2014.

“I really love how people with different interests mix together … that always sparks really cool things.”

https://bit.ly/4maL011

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Just a couple of seats left ...

Thursday April 2, 1-2 pm students are invited to register for a small, informal roundtable conversation with acclaimed author Jeannette Walls.

events.blackthorn.io/en/8c1ksMv7/g/FWcA9tQfTV...

A historical newspaper front page titled "Freedom's Journal," dated March 16, 1827. Overlay text reads, "WORKSHOP: Black Newspaper Collections at the UVA Library.

Tuesday, March 31
2-3 pm
Join Kristal Sergent, Associate Librarian for African American and African Studies, for an online workshop on Black newspaper collections at the UVA Library.

This Zoom event is free & open to the public. Learn more & register: https://cal.lib.virginia.edu/event/16519498

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Thursday April 2, 1-2 pm—The Library invites students to a small, informal roundtable conversation with acclaimed author Jeannette Walls.

Space is limited! learn more/register: events.blackthorn.io/en/8c1ksMv7/g/FWcA9tQfTV...

Still room—from 10 to noon tomorrow in the Shannon Library Seminar Room 330—a hands-on workshop in the design and preparation of gourd shards for painting and crafting into necklaces.

Learn more and register:
karshinstitute.virginia.edu/events/indigenous-democr...

Promotional poster for a Ramona and the Holy Smokes event at Clemons Library on Thursday, March 26, from 5-6 p.m. The poster features illustrations of four individuals in cowboy hats arranged around a central figure, all set within a Western-themed frame.

Tonight at 5 in Clemons Library — Making Noise in the Library

Kick back with us as we soak in the exciting cowpunk energy of Charlottesville's sensational band, Ramona & The Holy Smokes!

Free and open to all!

https://cal.lib.virginia.edu/event/16450054

Indigenous Democratic Traditions: Arts Workshop Learn the traditional craft ways of gourd painting, through this hands-on workshop with Deborah Wilkinson.

Tomorrow from 10 to noon in the Shannon Library Seminar Room 330—a hands-on workshop in the design and preparation of gourd shards for painting and crafting into necklaces.

Learn more and register:
karshinstitute.virginia.edu/events/indigenous-democr...

Happening today — 4 to 6 pm!! Still time to register, a few seats are available!

Poster for a magnet-making event. Title in bold orange text: "MAKE A MAGNET!" Event details: Wednesday, March 25, Newcomb Hall, 11 to noon. Background features circular floral and geometric designs in green, blue, and orange tones.

Stop by the second floor of Newcomb Hall tomorrow and make a magnet! Library UX and @scholarslab.bsky.social Makerspace staff will be on hand to help.

We'll be there from 11 to noon (and it's free). See you there!