On campus this summer? So are we! But many Libraries locations have updated hours starting Monday, May 11.
Find the full schedule of hours at the link in our bio.
On May 13, Libraries staff from across the UW–Madison campus gathered at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery for a day of connection, gratitude, learning, and even a little magic. Check out some scenes from our annual Staff Appreciation Day.
🧪 The legendary Dr. Bassam Shakhashiri performed a series of chemical demonstrations that inspired oohs and aahs from the crowd.
🎩 James the Magician stumped Staff Appreciation Day chair Christopher Perez with a card trick.
⭐ Libraries staff participated in a series of questions and answers during a speech from Erla Heyns, dean of libraries at UW–Madison.
🪡 A mending workshop was one of many activities coordinated by the Staff Appreciation Day planning committee.
🏆 Some staff also participated in a fierce bout of pub-style trivia. Congrats to first-place winners, Team Hawthorne!
As part of UW–Madison Libraries Staff Appreciation Day, many of our locations will be closed or have reduced hours on Wednesday, May 13. This day of celebration gives our hardworking staff time to reconnect and recognize everything we’ve achieved throughout the year.
Visit library.wisc.edu/locations/ to check location hours.
Congratulations to the University of Wisconsin–Madison 🎓 class of 2026 🎓! No matter your library of choice, it has been an honor to serve as your campus destination for study, research, and discovery (and some fun, too!).
Pictured, from 1983: A woman holds on to her mortar board, which has a balloon attached to it reading "I'm over here Mom and Dad" at commencement in Camp Randall Stadium.
UW–Madison Libraries is here to support University of Wisconsin-Madison students who need extra time finishing their work following the nationwide Canvas outage, including evening hours at College Library on Friday, May 8, and open hours at Memorial Library and the Wisconsin Historical Society over the weekend.
Find the full schedule of hours at the link in our bio.
Janice Rice, emerita senior academic librarian @college_library , was recognized on April 24 with a 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award from @uwcdis . This award acknowledged Rice's long career with UW–Madison Libraries and her significant impact on expanding information access for Indigenous communities.
Read the @uwmadischool story about her work across Wisconsin and the nation at the link in our bio.
Pictured: Janice Rice (left) and Carrie Kruse (right), associate dean for learning and engagement at UW–Madison Libraries
Our official Study Crawl mascot, Douglas, is dead tired after last week's epic series of events — but not too exhausted to share snaps from his favorite spots.
What were your favorite Study Crawl activities? Drop into the comments to share (and let us know if you spotted Douglas)!
UW–Madison Libraries presented four (yes, four!) posters at this year's Showcase event sponsored by the Office of Strategic Consulting.
Designed to celebrate and strengthen a culture of continuous improvement and organizational excellence across campus, the event gave our staff a chance to share information about some of the many great services we offer within and outside our libraries.
Pictured: Kestrel Gregorich-Trevor (left) and Michelle Fisher (right) discuss their poster topic, Better Living Through Wiki.
The countdown to finals has begun — and UW–Madison Libraries has you covered.
We're extending our hours across multiple locations from Wednesday, April 29, through Thursday, May 7. Visit library.wisc.edu/locations/ to find out what's happening at your favorite study spot before you visit.
Last week, as part of our National Library Week celebrations, UW–Madison Libraries staff gathered to recognize the outstanding contributions and dedication of our staff members who go above and beyond in their roles.
Join us in congratulating this year's winners:
⭐ Alex Stark Haffner, Head of Teaching and Learning Programs & Online Learning Strategist
⭐ Maleeha Killian, E-Resources Cataloging Specialist
⭐ Carlee Kessler, Student Staff, Wisconsin Historical Society and Gender and Women’s Studies Librarians Office
⭐ Genevieve Lee-Uhler, Student Staff, University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center
⭐ Charlotte Neumann, Student Staff, Access Services
⭐ Cansin Ozsoy, Student Staff, Memorial Library Security
To round out National Library Week, we're sharing stories from four all-star student Libraries staff who graduate at the end of the semester.
Read about their UW–Madison Libraries experiences and learnings — and what comes next — at the link in our bio.
🐛Buckle up, bookworms: Soon you can end your semester with an adventure! 🐛
Join UW–Madison Libraries for our first-ever Study Crawl on May 1. This daylong series of study break activities takes place across multiple library locations, so it’s the perfect chance to visit your favorite study spot — and explore new ones.
To participate, grab a Study Crawl passport at a participating library (find the 🔗in bio), and make sure to get a sticker from library staff when you attend a Study Crawl event.
Your completed passport earns you a collectible button, plus an entry into a prize drawing for a Study Crawl plushie, notebook, and commemorative sticker. Five lucky winners will be selected!
