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John Peace Library introduces new single-service front desk

In an effort to better serve students and faculty, the John Peace Library will combine the circulation desk and information desk into a single-service area, making it easier to borrow, book space and get help. 

Open Educational Resources for Faculty

Applications are now being accepted for Adopt-a-Free-Textbook Grants, offered by the UTSA Libraries. The grant is open to tenure and non-tenure track faculty and offers funds to support faculty professional development and teaching. 

Sebastián en San Antonio

Artist Enrique "Sebastián" Carbajal

(SAN ANTONIO) – The city of San Antonio will celebrate the acclaimed artist, Maestro Sebastian, marking the sculptor’s 50-plus years in the profession. Sebastián in San Antonio: 50+ Years / 20+ Sites / 100+ Works” features works from the famed Mexican artist displayed in public space

Changes to Library My Account

UTSA Libraries implemented an improved Library My Account on Thursday, June 13, to provide students and faculty/staff a central location to access account information.

UTSA Libraries acquire archive from famed Mexican food expert

UTSA Libraries Special Collections is now home to a new collection of rare cookbooks and archives from one of the world’s most famous Mexican food experts and Mexican cookbook authors. Diana Kennedy, the 96-year-old ethno-gastronomer, traveled 892 miles from her house in Michoácan, Mexico, to San Antonio to hand-deliver her archival collection to the UTSA Libraries. 

New UTSA initiative to focus on Institute of Texan Cultures

This story was published in UTSA Today.

The Libraries asks UTSA community for feedback

UTSA Libraries is seeking feedback from the UTSA community to help improve its services and guide future plans.

Spring Pizza & Research to focus on civic discourse

Civic discourse is the theme of UTSA Libraries’ spring Pizza & Research series, supporting UTSA’s investment to teach students to be civically engaged.

Apply Now for Faculty OER Grant

Applications are now being accepted for Adopt-a-Free-Textbook Grants, offered by the UTSA Libraries. The grant is open to tenure and non-tenure track faculty, and offers funds to support faculty professional development and teaching. 

UTSA Art Collection to move to UTSA Libraries

The UTSA Art Collection will have a new home and partner with UTSA Libraries starting in January 2019. This move aligns with the Libraries’ mission to collect, preserve and make discoverable distinctive collections.

“The Libraries are proud to join with the Art Collection and merge our expertise,” said Dean Hendrix, dean of UTSA Libraries. “We see a tremendous opportunity to enhance student and community access to the UTSA Art Collection through technology, enhanced discoverability and outreach.”

Welcome Class of 2023!

Everyone at the UTSA Libraries, aka the “Blue Crew,” welcomes each one of you. And because just one library isn’t enough, we’ve got three!

UTSA Libraries Announces Two Grants for Faculty

Applications are now being accepted for two faculty grants offered by the UTSA Libraries. Both grants are open to tenure and non-tenure track faculty, and offer awards to supplement travel allowances for conferences and research.

Adopt-a-Textbook Grants

The Adopt-a-Textbook Grant was created to support the adoption and adaption of open educational resources at UTSA, offering an incentive for faculty to integrate a free textbook (or other free instructional materials) into a course.