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Folder Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services
Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services is the Libraries' central division for the acquisitions and processing of library materials in all formats.
Folder Advancement
Libraries Office of Advancement.
Folder Art Library
The Art Library maintains collections and provides services in the areas of Art, Art History, and Design.
Folder AskUs Services
Instructions and tips for providing virtual reference--QuestionPoint e-mail (AskUs) or chat (Q&A Live).
Folder Branch Libraries
The Branch Libraries is the organizational umbrella for the Art Library, Built Environments Library, Drama Library, Engineering Library, Foster Business Library, Mathematics Research Library, Music Library, and the Physics-Astronomy Reading Room.
Folder Built Environments Library
The collections and services of the UW Built Environments Library focus on the reference, research and study of architecture, construction management, landscape architecture and urban design and planning.
Folder Cataloging and Metadata Services
Cataloging and Metadata Services is the Libraries' central division for the cataloging of library materials in all formats, as well as management of the catalog database. The division contributes to digital initiatives through planning, coordination, and creation of metadata.
Folder Central Circulation Services
Provides circulation services for Suzzallo/Allen, Reference, Curriculum, Auxiliary and Baker Auxiliary collections. Also provides Branch Delivery, Suzzallo & Allen ID Page and mail delivery, Receiving Room, mailing, shipping and shredding services.
Folder Collection Management Services
Collection Management Services (CMS) is where to find information on electronic resource management (including electronic resource usage statistics), collection development, and collection assessment.
Folder Communications
Coordinates the Libraries' communications, marketing, and publications efforts.
Folder Digital Initiatives
The Digital Initiatives unit coordinates digitization activities, digital repository services and consults on issues related to new and experimental scholarship activities.
Folder Drama Library
The Drama Library serves the UW School of Drama and the theatre community in the Puget Sound region.
Folder East Asia Library
The East Asia Library supports teaching and research activities on East Asian studies at the University of Washington. The collection is primarily composed of materials in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Tibetan covering all areas of the humanities and social sciences.
Folder Engineering Library
The Engineering Library supports the College of Engineering. The departments include: Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Human-Centered Design and Engineering (formerly Technical Communication).
Folder Facilities
Facilities provides building, operational and support services for the Suzzallo and Allen Libraries and other branches and facilities throughout the University Libraries' system.
Folder Financial Services
Financial Services provides a wide range of information and services including Financial Reports & Statements, Gift Certificates, Grant-Budget Information, My Financial Desktop, Payroll Benefit Rates, eReimbursement, Procurement Cards, Resource Acquisitions, Sales & Use Tax, Travel and Wire Transfers. Purchasing & Supplies is also part of Financial Services.
Folder Foster Business Library
The Albert O. and Evelyn W. Foster Business Library serves the business information needs of the Foster School of Business and larger UW communities.
Folder Friday Harbor
The Friday Harbor Library (FHL) is located at the UW Friday Harbor Labs, on San Juan Island, WA. Subjects emphasized include ecology, developmental biology, and cell biology.
Folder Gifts Program
The Gifts Program coordinates and supports the negotiation, receipt, documentation, and processing of the Libraries' non-cash gifts.
Folder Government Publications
Government Publications is the University's primary resource for publications and data produced by government and intergovernmental agencies.
Folder Government Publications, Maps, Microforms and Newspapers Help Desk
Information needed by people working on the Government Publications, Maps, Microforms and Newspapers (GovMicMaps) help desk
Folder Grants
Information about grants for librarians and professional staff. Federal and state government grants are managed by Karen Brooks, Grant Application and Fiscal Coordinator; grants from non-profit organizations are managed by Advancement, Office of the Dean. For help with grant applications, IRB (Human Subjects), budgets, and grant management, contact Karen Brooks: brooksk - at - uw.edu
Folder Health Sciences Library
The Health Sciences Library (HSL) is the University of Washington's primary resource for clinical, research and teaching information in the health sciences, including the fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, public health, social work, translational research, IPE and allied disciplines.
Folder Human Resources
Human Resources coordinates payroll, hiring, leave reporting, and offers support to current staff in navigating UW and Libraries policies.
Folder Information Resources & Scholarly Communication
Information Resources and Scholarly Communication (IRSC) includes three units: Collection Management Services (CMS), the Gifts Program, and Preservation. IRSC provides leadership and guidance to the Libraries on matters related to information resources, collection development and management, non-cash gifts, preservation, and scholarly communication.
Folder Information Services
Information Services staffs the Allen & Suzzallo Information Desks, providing front-line support and assisitance to library users. We maintain the Info Index and provide regularly scheduled and specially-requested tours and orientations to the Suzzallo & Allen Library for both on-campus and off-campus groups.
Folder Information Technology Services
Libraries Information Technology Services (ITS) provides support for Seattle upper-campus staff and public desktops and manages most of the Libraries' online services.
Folder Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) borrows material from other institutions for use by current UW faculty, staff, and students and lends selected UW material to other institutions.
Folder International Studies
 
Folder Library Account Services
Issues borrower's cards, collects payment for library charges, manages study rooms and carrels.
Folder Map Collection & Cartographic Information Services
Cartographic information for the entire world at various scales and in various languages with emphasis upon materials published 1940 to present. Provides Geographic Information Services (GIS) data services.
Folder Mathematics Research Library
The Mathematics Research Library collects and provides reference for pure and applied mathematics and pure and applied statistics materials at the upper undergraduate level and above. We also select lower level undergraduate mathematics and statistics for OUGL.
Folder Media Center in Suzzallo Library
The Libraries Media Center is home to 75,000+ movie and music titles that cover a broad and interdisciplinary range of subjects, disciplines, and genres. If our Staffweb page doesn't have what you are looking please call - (206) 543-6051 - email us - medialib@u.washington.edu - go here http://www.lib.washington.edu/media/ - or visit us in person.
Folder Monographic Services Division
As of July 1, 2012, Monographic Services has been reorganized: see the unit pages for Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services and Cataloging and Metadata Services for current contact information. Procedures remain here until they are moved to the pages for the two new divisions.
Folder Music Library
The Music Library contains over 65,000 books and scores, 45,000 recordings and other media including video tapes and computer software, and current subscriptions to approximately 300 periodicals. Subjects covered include acoustics and physics of music, ethnomusicology, jazz, music education, and the history, literature, theory and performance of music.
Folder Odegaard Undergraduate Library
The Odegaard Undergraduate Library and Learning Commons is an interactive center for teaching, learning and undergraduate research. Odegaard houses the UW Libraries Media Center, primary reserves for non-health sciences subjects, a writing center, a video conference center, a presentation studio, and the Learning Commons (a 360-seat computing lab, Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology, collaboration studios, and the Digital Audio Workstation).
Folder Office of the Dean
The Office of the Dean provides system-wide information for the Libraries operations, programs, and services.
Folder Organization Development and Training
Organization Development and Training is responsible for a wide range of initiatives and programs including: staff development and training programs and funding; communication enhancement; employee recognition; student employee appreciation/scholarship program; and, other related activities.
Folder Physics-Astronomy Reading Room
A staff portal for Physics-Astronomy Employees.
Folder Purchasing & Supplies
Libraries Purchasing & Supplies, a division of Library Financial Services, procures goods and services for the Libraries in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
Folder Reference & Research Services
 
Folder Research & Instructional Services
Research and Instructional Services (RIS) promotes the educational, research, and service missions of the University by providing support to our faculty, students, and staff, as well as to researchers from the state, the country and around the world. Divisions within RIS include: Access Services, Branch Libraries, the Odegaard Undergraduate Library, and Reference and Research Services.
Folder Serials Services Division
Through June 30, 2012, Serials Services is the Libraries' central department for the acquisition, processing and cataloging of serials in all formats. Serials Services is also responsible for binding/marking of all library materials. The Division provides resources, standards and guidelines for serials processing across the Libraries.
Folder Special Collections
The Special Collections Division of the University of Washington Libraries manages a wide variety of library materials which require special handling, or which are unique and irreplaceable. All materials must be used in the Special Collections Reading Room.
Folder UW Bothell Library
The UW Bothell Library supports and enhances teaching, learning, and research at UWB and CCC through the provision of information services and resources. As a unit of the University of Washington Libraries we acquire and manage material and virtual resources, and promote the creation and use of knowledge in an atmosphere where information and ideas are readily accessible and freely exchanged.
Folder UW Tacoma Library
The University of Washington Tacoma Library establishes and maintains a critical role in the educational processes of our students, staff, faculty, and community members. As part of the University of Washington Libraries, we contribute to academic achievement by providing resources and services that augment the teaching, learning and research at UW Tacoma.
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