UNLV Libraries News Blog

Health Sciences Librarians Receive NNLM PSR Express Outreach Award

Kathryn Houk, Health Literacy & Community Engagement Librarian, Xan Goodman, Health Sciences Librarian and Laura Valentino, Southern Nevada Health District Academic Affairs Coordinator, received a $7,024 National Network of Libraries of Medicine Pacific Southwest Region Express Outreach Award to support "Building a Healthier Las Vegas through Participatory-Based Creation of Community Health Workforce Training."

May is Better Sleep Awareness Month

Sleep is an integral part of good health according to researchers. And yet, worldwide, statistics show that 51% of adults do not get sufficient sleep. What is sufficient sleep? How do we determine if we are getting it? Join the staff in Scholarly Communication and Data Services, and take a look at the eye opening research being produced here at UNLV.

Introducing the Music Library’s ‘Mood Booster’ Playlist

The UNLV Music Library staff collected some of the most uplifting music for students and faculty that are looking for a “pick me up” playlist, available on Spotify and Apple Music.

Written by: Arianna Castro, Journalism and Media Studies

Looking to discover new music? Or want to dive back into some timeless hits? The UNLV Music Library staff has collected more than 10 hours of music for UNLV students and faculty to enjoy while social distancing at home. 

Temporary MyUNLV Hold Lifting To Allow For Summer 2020 Class Registration

If you are a student unable to register for summer classes due to a MyUNLV hold applied to your account by the library, you can get the hold temporarily lifted by filling out a Fee Appeal Form from the library website. 

Holds will be lifted on individual accounts by request through Saturday, May 16, 2020. Please allow up to one business day for Fee Appeal Form to be acted upon.

Requesting Access To Libraries Physical Collections

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, University Libraries facilities are closed and access to the physical collections is unavailable. The Libraries is committed to maintaining services and providing needed resources through virtual access. 

If you need materials that are held in the Libraries please request them through the Libraries Inter-Library Loan (ILL) services. You will need an ILLiad account to make a request. If you do not have one, instructions for creating an account can be found online.

Ethics Awareness Month

Ethics: a set of moral principles : a theory or system of moral values

March is National Ethics Awareness Month. What better way is there to celebrate the strong values of UNLV and every Rebel than to showcase the excellent research being produced by UNLV faculty, staff, students, and journal authors.