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Register for the Spring 2026 QGIS Workshop Series

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QGIS Workshop Series Are you ready to explore the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? The QGIS Workshop Series at Lied Library will introduce you to essential GIS concepts, data management strategies, spatial analysis techniques, and map publishing best practices—all using QGIS, a free and open-source GIS platform. Location:…
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Stacks in the Stacks Kicks Off Rebels Give at Lied Library March 2

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Kick off Rebels Give a little early with bagels, coffee, and a chance to win some standout prizes, right in the stacks at Lied Library. Stacks in the Stacks, the University Libraries’ Rebels Give kickoff celebration, takes place Monday, March 2, from 9 to 11 a.m. on the fifth floor of Lied Library. Join Dean Maggie Farrell for breakfast…
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Celebrate Love Date Week at Lied Library Feb. 9-13

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Data can be powerful, playful, and deeply human. Join the UNLV Libraries for Love Data Week Feb. 9-13, a week-long celebration of data, creativity, ethics, and community. Through hands-on workshops and interactive events, explore new ways of thinking about how data is collected, analyzed, and shared. This year's events include:…
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Food for Fines Exceeds Goal, Eliminates Undergraduate Overdue Fines

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Stacks of canned food on the shelves at the UNLV Food Pantry.
Thanks to the generosity of the UNLV community, the Food for Fines program has surpassed its goal, collecting more than 600 donated items for the UNLV Food Pantry. As a result, the University Libraries will forgive all current undergraduate student overdue library fines. The donations will help address food insecurity on campus while…
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25 Great Things: Named Spaces, Programs, and Things in Lied Library

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Celebratory graphic with the text "25 Great Things. 25th Lied Library Anniversary," with radiating red and white stripes, stars, confetti, and streamers.
As Lied Library celebrates its 25th anniversary, we’re taking a closer look at some of the people, places, and stories that give the building its unique character. Over the years, many spaces, collections, features and even our first endowed position have been named to honor donors, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members whose impact…
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Libraries Search System Upgrade: What You Need to Know

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The Libraries Search system is getting an upgrade on December 15, bringing improved performance and behind-the-scenes enhancements.  While most users won’t notice any changes, those with Saved Searches in their Libraries accounts will need to take a few simple steps to keep them after the upgrade. Links to searches shared in Canvas,…
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All-Day Rebel Hours for Finals Week, Winter Break

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The University Libraries will offer all-day Rebel Hours during Finals Week and Winter Break (December 8-January 16). This is an effort to provide a safe and secure environment for students to study and prepare for final projects or exams.  Rebel Hours will be in effect at Lied Library, Architecture Studies Library, Music Library, and…
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Thanksgiving Weekend Hours

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Lied Library All University Libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, and be closed on Thursday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving and Friday, November 28 in observance of Family Day. Lied Library will resume regular hours on Saturday, November 29. All other branch libraries will resume regular hours on Monday,…
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Explore Immersive Learning Apps for the New Agnostic VR Classroom: Faculty Workshops

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UNLV faculty and instructors are invited to learn about the new Agnostic Virtual Reality Classroom during short presentations on December 8 and 9. As part of the university-wide Immersive Learning Initiatives, a partnership of the University Libraries, the Office of Information Technology, and the Office of Teaching and Learning…
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Disability Representation on the TDRL Curated Book Display

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Collage of six book covers titled "Disability Representation" depicting diverse themes, each cover arranged in two rows.
Disability Representation Curated Book Display One in five people live with a disability of some sort, and it is important to see the full diversity of humanity represented in our media.  The Teacher Development & Resources Library's curated book display focuses on disability representation, both visible and invisible, in the hopes…
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