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UTSA Libraries Guides Researchers Through New Federal Open Access Mandates

By the end of 2025, UTSA researchers must make federally funded research publicly accessible upon publication. UTSA Libraries, led by Emily Hayward and Rachel Davis, are guiding faculty and graduate students through compliance with new mandates. Through workshops, consultations, and partnerships, they help researchers navigate policy changes, publisher responses, and open access options to maintain funding eligibility.

Q&A with renowned chef and host of UTSA's Ven a Comer fundraiser

Renowned chef, author and TV show host Pati Jinich is bringing her passion for Mexican cuisine and borderlands storytelling to San Antonio.

UTSA Libraries Adds Archive of San Antonian and Veteran Journalist Oscar Garza

UTSA Libraries proudly unveils the archive of Oscar Garza, a trailblazing San Antonio journalist who championed Chicano and Latinx artists in the 1980s–90s. Packed with articles, research, and rare interviews, the collection offers a vivid look at cultural journalism’s evolution. Garza’s legacy helped reshape media narratives and amplify underrepresented voices. This exciting addition strengthens UTSA’s commitment to preserving South Texas’s rich artistic and cultural history.

Bugs! IPM practices at UTSA Special Collections

Heat, humidity, and insects define the summer season in San Antonio, Texas. This is a sad reality for archivists and anyone seeking to preserve paper and film-based collections in a state that, in the words of an anonymous quip, “has four seasons: almost summer, summer, still summer, and Christmas.” Air conditioners and dehumidifiers answer the […]

UTSA Libraries Exceed Expectations in 2025 LibQUAL+ Survey

This past spring, UTSA Libraries conducted LibQUAL+, a nationally recognized survey to assess library services at UTSA, and a record number of students, faculty, and staff provided feedback, giving high rating to library services across all campuses.

Urban Bird Project to Happy Foundation by Nicolas Isaiah, student clerk, UTSA Special Collections

Connections aren’t something you can anticipate. However, this fact has made me appreciate every moment of life. During my time with the Urban Bird Project, I had no idea what I was in store for. Even as I walked into the first class for a basic rhetoric course, I was amazed and intrigued by the […]

Shape the Future of UTSA Libraries: Share Your Feedback and Win Big!

From March 17 to April 11, UTSA students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in the biannual LibQUAL+ survey, offering an opportunity to share valuable feedback on the UTSA Libraries' services.

UTSA Libraries announces 2024-25 Adopt-a-Free-Textbook grant recipients

UTSA Libraries has announced the recipients of its 2024-2025 Adopt-a-Free Textbook grants, which aim to save students nearly $240,000 by adopting, adapting, or creating free and low-cost course materials. The 13 awardees span disciplines like Russian, education, history, and environmental science. Since 2016, the program has saved students over $12 million, advancing affordability and inclusivity in education. Faculty projects include using Open Educational Resources (OER), no-cost materials, and custom-designed resources to enhance access and reduce costs for students.

CEDISH Hosts Roundtable on Documenting LGBTQ+ Oral Histories and Community Archives

UTSA’s CEDISH will host a November 21 roundtable on preserving LGBTQ+ voices through ethical oral history archiving.

UTSA’s Mexican Cookbook Collection joins Google’s digital cultural revolution

UTSA's Mexican Cookbook Collection joins Google Arts & Culture's Latino Heritage exhibit, showcasing rare cookbooks and recipes.

Mexican American Studies professor talks music and empowerment

UTSA Libraries' Pizza & Research event features Rachel Yvonne Cruz exploring music’s role in challenging patriarchy, sexism, and colonialism through her personal and academic journey.

Celebrating the flavor of memories through Mexican cuisine

As part of its Hispanic Heritage Month observance, UTSA Libraries will host its annual Ven a Comer celebration, honoring the rich history of Mexican culinary traditions, with a particular focus on the Mexican Cookbook Collection.