Librarians recommend books and documentaries about Jewish American life over the past 250 years.
April 2026
Announcing the Archives Leadership Institute’s 2026 cohort
Designed for mid-career archivists, the ALI provides advanced training for individuals in the archival profession, to lead change in their field. This is the third year the event has taken place at UVA.
‘Find Your Joy’: Celebrating National Library Week at the UVA Library
The UVA Library is celebrating National Library Week by inviting the public to explore its diverse resources, technology, and events. To support its mission, the Library is also offering a 1:1 donation match during the week and providing contributors with a custom bookmark as a token of appreciation.
New ‘AI Literacy and Action Lab’ creates pathway for understanding, judgment, and experimentation
The Library and the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences have announced the creation of the AI Literacy and Action Lab, with four pilot projects currently underway and course offerings beginning in the fall. Library experts serve as facilitators and coaches, helping to develop experience, judgment, and replicable research.
To avoid AI hallucinations, try Consensus
The Associate Director of the Library’s Research Data Services explains why the AI tool Consensus is trustworthy for academic deep search.
‘The Art of Research’ calls for proposals that celebrate the visual language of research
New exhibition calls for proposals that highlight the aesthetic dimension of scholarly research and the breadth of research produced across UVA.
5 books to observe Arab American Heritage Month
UVA librarians honor the achievements of four Arab American women writers who express their Levantine birthright in stories that confront stereotypes and celebrate cultural legacy.
James Murray Howard University of Virginia Historic Buildings and Grounds Collection
The online Howard Historic Buildings and Grounds Collection is fully browsable and searchable and contains over 8,000 images of UVA's Academical Village and more.
Joining Forces: Introducing the Statement of Shared Practice
The UVA Library is leading a national coalition in establishing shared standards for AI training requests.