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UTSA Libraries Wants Your Political Signs and Posters

From now until March 5, UTSA Libraries Special Collections is collecting signs, posters, buttons, stickers and other non-digital ephemera from current and recent protests.

UTSA Libraries Celebrates Black History Month

Alumni Win an Exclusive Tour of UTSA’s Special Collections

UTSA Libraries Announces Two New Grants for Faculty

UTSA Libraries Celebrates Women’s History Month

Writing Comp Students Gain Firsthand Experience with UTSA’s Historical Treasures

Mario Salas speaks to first year students about his experiences as an activist and his personal papers housed within UTSA Libraries Special Collections.

It’s one thing to hear or talk about the past, but it’s something else entirely when you can see and touch it.

UTSA Libraries Seek Feedback from Students, Faculty, and Staff

The biannual survey was developed by The Association of Research Libraries and is utilized by over a thousand libraries across the nation. At the end of the survey, students are asked to provide their email for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch. All responses are completely anonymous.

Culinary Star Rosemary Kowalski Donates Company and Personal Records to the UTSA Libraries

“Say please and thank you. Always.” Those words of wisdom from Rosemary Kowalski illustrate why she became one of Texas’ most successful female entrepreneurs. Researchers and history buffs will find more insights in her personal and company records, which she recently donated to UTSA Libraries Special Collections.

Revolutionary LGBTQ Materials Donated to UTSA Libraries

Sex reassignment surgery, hormone therapy and cross dressers are just some of the topics found in the pages of the newest items donated to UTSA Libraries Special Collections.

Augmented Reality Books Come to UTSA Libraries

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Education and Human Development's (COEHD) Office of Teacher Education Services and UTSA Libraries have teamed up to bring children's books to life through Augmented Reality.

UTSA Libraries Selects Nintendo Switch Winner from Survey

Congratulations to Ricardo Salcedo, the winner of the Nintendo Switch drawing for completing the library’s survey earlier this month!  Ricardo was just one of over 5,300 to take the survey and was randomly selected from student responders to take home the prize. Thanks for participating Ricardo, now go get your gaming on!

¡Ven a Comer! Culinary Festival Celebrates UTSA’S Mexican Cookbook Collection

Local foodies can take heart – a festival taking place Cinco de Mayo weekend is bringing the collection off library shelves and onto plates via a trio of unique culinary events. Ven a Comer will feature modern interpretations of the food and spirits from the cookbooks in a unique collaboration of chefs from San Antonio and Mexico.