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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

UA students, apply for the Paul H. McCarthy Award! ⁠ ⁠ This $2,500 award will support your research using the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections & Archives. ⁠ ⁠ For details, head to library.uaf.edu/aprca/mccarthy ⁠ #NanookNation⁠ #UAFAPRCA⁠ #Archives

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Welcome to Fall Semester 2026! UAF Rasmuson Library has upcoming orientations for new & returning students and faculty. Check out the schedule at bit.ly/UAForientati... #NanookNation #UseYourLibrary

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

UAF Faculty-- Come to our tour of APRCA on Mon. Aug. 17 at 1:00pm or Tues. Aug. 18 at 10:00am. Explore archival collections that can support your research, enrich your courses, and inspire student learning. Register at bit.ly/aprca-tour-2... #NanookNation

Graphic announcing upcoming library tour for UAF Faculty

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Join us Wed. Aug. 12 at 7:00pm for John DiCandeloro's presentation about Using the Alaska Native Archive. This event will be held in the UAF BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401, as well as Livestreamed. Details at uaf.libcal.com/event/17222761 #NanookNation

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

UAF Rasmuson Library is hiring a Student Success & Instruction Librarian. We're looking for a highly motivated, recently graduated librarian to serve as a non-tenure-track member of our instructional faculty. Details at careers.alaska.edu/jobs/student... #libraryjobs #movetoalaska

Graphic announcing job opening at the library

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Save your seat! Register for Rasmuson Library's online orientation for new & returning faculty on Tuesday, August 18 at 1:00pm. We'll cover topics such as databases, interlibrary loan instruction, equipment loans, requesting resources & more! Details & registration at uaf.libcal.com/event/17274536

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Join us Wed., Aug. 5 at 7pm in person or online for "Beyond the Hype: Understanding AI in Your Daily Life." This session offers a clear, grounded understanding of what AI is, how it shows up in daily tasks, and why it matters. Details at uaf.libcal.com/event/17222654 #NanookNation

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Join us Wed. July 29 at 7:00pm for: "Research Like a Scholar, Think Like a Critic: Information Literacy Essentials" This event will be in-person and livestreamed and is open to the public. Details at uaf.libcal.com/event/17222621 #NanookNation

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Join us in-person or online on Wednesday, July 22, at 7:00pm for "Smart Scrolling: How to Consume News Without Getting Consumed," presented by librarians Elizabeth Dawson & Genova Brookes Boyd. Details at uaf.libcal.com/event/17216057 #NanookNation

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Join us in person or online, July 15 at 7:00pm AK time for: "Whose Shelf, Whose Story? Censorship and Book Bans" by Elizabeth Dawson. Details at uaf.libcal.com/event/17176594 #NanookNation

Graphic announcing upcoming event on July 15 at 7:00pm

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We hope to see you on July 8th at 7:00pm for "Stories in the Stacks: How Our Collections Tell a Story."⁠ ⁠ McCartney & Boyd will discuss Rasmuson Library's Oral History Collection. ⁠ BP Design Theater, JUB 401 & Livestreamed at media.uaf.edu/media/t/1_u4.... ⁠ #NanookNation #OralHistory⁠⁠

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Rasmuson Library will be closed Thursday, July 2 - Saturday, July 4. We will re-open Sunday, July 5 at 12:00pm. Have a relaxing and safe holiday!

Graphic announcing library closure for the 4th of July holiday.

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐒𝟏𝟎𝟏? ⁠ ⁠LS101 is a required 1-credit UAF course.⁠ ⁠ 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! ⁠ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧⁠ June 29 - Aug. 7 – Online 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫⁠ Aug 24 - Sept. 26 - Online Oct. 6 - Nov. 5 - In Person Oct. 12- Nov. 14 - Online Oct. 13 - Nov. 12 - In Person

Graphic reminding UAF students to register for the required 1-credit course LS101

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Join us in-person at the Rasmuson Library, or online, for this exciting presentation by Lydia Blanchet. "Carved by language: A border, a river, and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge" Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 1:00-2:00pm Details at uaf.libcal.com/calendar/wor... #APRCA #NanookNation

Graphic announcing the Paul McCarthy Award Winner's presentation

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Visit the Dogs in Rasmuson Library! Mon. & Tues. April 20 -21 from 1:00-7:00pm #NanookNation #DogsinTheLibrary

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Save the Date! Visit Companion Inc. Therapy Dogs in Rasmuson Library on Monday & Tuesday, April 20 & 21 from 1:00pm-7:00pm.⁠ ⁠ Destress with some puppy love!⁠ ⁠ #NanookNation⁠ #DogsinTheLibrary

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Join us Thursday, April 16 at 5:30pm, level 2 of Rasmuson Library, for Movie Night! We'll be showing "The Chechahcos." ⁠ =>Parking is free after 5pm outside of the Library⁠ =>This event is free and open to the public⁠ =>BYO (non-alcoholic) drink- we will provide popcorn

APRCA Movie Night is Thursday, April 16 at 5:30pm

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Spring is here! Visit our display in Rasmuson Library to see some Spring books available to borrow.⁠ ⁠ #NanookNation

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Want to unwind? Check out these leisure reading suggestions from students at UAF. Share your favorite read in the comments below! bit.ly/rasmuson-spr... #NanookNation

Graphic of recommended reads by some UAF students

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Don’t forget to make your UAF Giving Day gift. Every gift matters — it’s participation that counts. Donate to the McCarthy Research Award at givingday.alaska.edu/giving-day/1... Donate to the Rasmuson Library at givingday.alaska.edu/giving-day/1... #49HoursForAlaska

UAF Giving Day, please donate to Rasmuson Library

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We've extended our Friday hours! ⁠ ⁠ From March 20 - May 1, Rasmuson Library will be open from 8:00am to 9:00pm on Fridays!⁠ ⁠ #NanookNation

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Stop by the library to browse our Black History Month display!⁠ ⁠ Can't make it to campus?⁠ ⁠ We have Black History Month ebooks & audiobooks at www.overdrive.com/collections/...

Photo of Rasmuson Library's Black History Month book display

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Eight Gwich’in children’s storybooks have just been published and are freely accessible in .pdf and audio formats! library.uaf.edu/news-and-eve...

Graphic promoting Gwich'in children's storybooks

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Join us for APRCA Movie Night at Rasmuson Library! Our Feb. movie is "Death Goes North." => Parking is free after 5:00pm outside the Library => Movie starts at 5:30pm, level 2 Rasmuson Library => This event is free and open to the public => BYO (non-alcoholic) drink-- we'll provide popcorn

Graphic announcing APRCA Movie Night at Rasmuson Library on Feb. 19

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Check out our Valentine's Reads display on the main floor of Rasmuson Library, where you'll find romance books and DVDs.⁠ ⁠ Can't make it in person? The Alaska Digital Library has thousands of ebooks & audiobooks available for you at adl.overdrive.com/collection/9... ⁠ #NanookNation

Photo of valentine's day books and DVDs at Rasmuson Library

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Join us Fri. Feb. 6 from 5:00pm-7:00pm for the S. Jane's opening night at the Rasmuson Library Art Gallery. uaf.libcal.com/event/16332576 #nanooknation

Graphic for the opening night of S. Jane's art exhibit

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Join us for a flash workshop on common research metrics. Learn how to critically interpret measures like journal impact factor, h-index, & alternative metrics beyond the numbers. February 18, 11:00am-11:30am Register for the Zoom link at bit.ly/eerl-metrics #ResearchMetrics #NanookNation

Flyer for upcoming research metrics workshop

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Rasmuson Library is hiring two Circulation Desk Student Assistants! Details at: careers.alaska.edu/jobs/library...

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

APRCA Movie Night starts on January 22, featuring "Back to God's Country (1919)." library.uaf.edu/aprca/news/m... Parking is free after 5:00pm outside the Library. This event is free and open to the public BYO (non-alcoholic) drink- we will provide popcorn.

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Catch up on your winter reading list with ebooks & audio books from the Alaska Digital Library-- free for Alaskan residents. ⁠ ⁠ adl.overdrive.com

AI generated graphic of a person reading books in the snow

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Overwhelmed by your final project? UAF librarians can help! Get expert advice on research, citations, & materials. Contact us today & ace your final! library.uaf.edu/reference #NanookNation #GoodLuckonFinals

UAF Librarians can help you use library resources!

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Come visit Companion Inc.'s therapy dogs in Rasmuson Library! Monday & Tuesday, Dec. 1 & 2 from 1:00pm-7:00pm. The puppers can't wait to see you! #NanookNation #DogsintheLibrary

UAF mascot with a therapy dog in the library

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Relieve your finals stress with some canine comfort at the Rasmuson Library. Visit the Companions Inc. therapy dogs on Dec. 1st and 2nd from 1:00-7:00pm.

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Join us Oct. 16th 4pm-7pm for the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections & Archives open house.⁠ ⁠ Our theme for the year is Dog Mushing. Light refreshments will be served, with free parking beginning at 5pm. Details at uaf.libcal.com/event/15394388

Graphic for APRCA open house 2025 is on Oct. 16 from 4-7pm

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024 www.ala.org/bbooks/frequ... How many have you read? #bannedbooksweek #NanookNation

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Apply for the Paul H. McCarthy Award! We're accepting applications for a $2,500 annual award for UAF undergraduates & graduates to support research using the collections at the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections & Archives. Details at www.uaf.edu/ursa/funding... #NanookNation #URSA #APRCA

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Rasmuson Library offers these Fall 2025 book recommendations from our Librarians.⁠ ⁠ bit.ly/rasmuson-rea... ⁠ #fallreads ⁠ #uaflibrary ⁠ #nanooknation

Rasmuson Library fall reading recommendations

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Join us on level 2 of Rasmuson Library, Thursday, September 25 at 5:30pm for the APRCA movie night event: The Valley of Silent Men (1922) library.uaf.edu/aprca/news/m... #nanooknation #UAFlibrary #aprcamovienight

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Rasmuson Library's Blind Date with a Banned Book starts today! Celebrate Banned Books Week by picking a surprise wrapped book from the Library (main Floor). Scan the QR code at the display to leave your review & reveal what you unwrapped! #NanookNation #UAFLibrary #IReadBannedBooks

graphic for Rasmuson Library's Blind Date with A Banned Book

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Not sure which database is best to find articles & books? Check out Rasmuson Library's Research Guides at library.uaf.edu/research-gui... Need additional help? UAF Librarians are here for you! Contact us at library.uaf.edu/reference #NanookNation #UAFLibrary #LibraryResearch

Graphic about Rasmuson Library's research guides

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Stop by Rasmuson Library tonight, Sept. 5th, from 5:00-7:00 for the exhibit opening of Infrared Landscapes work by David Sanches. uaf.libcal.com/event/15226803 #NanookNation #UAFArtists #Photography

Exhibit opening Sept. 5th at 5:00pm in Rasmuson Library

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Join us for a fall UAF reading group. We'll be discussing "Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher," by Dr. Stephen Brookfield. Register for one or more sessions. The first session starts Sept. 11th. Details at uaf.libcal.com/event/15252262 #NanookNation #UAFReadingGroup

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Pick up a Bingo board at "Party in the Park" or the Rasmuson Library Circulation Desk and win prizes!⁠ Travel to each floor of the Library, collecting secret words to make a Bingo on your board. ⁠ ⁠ Info at uaf.libcal.com/event/15185863 ⁠ #RasmusonLibrary⁠ #NanookNation⁠ #UAFPartyinthePark⁠ #Bingo

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

We're so excited for Fall Semester 2025!⁠ ⁠ Whether you're attending UAF in person or remotely, librarians are here to help you figure out how to navigate the library and its many resources.⁠ ⁠ Get help by going to library.uaf.edu/reference ⁠ #NanookNation⁠ #RasmusonLibrary⁠ #UAFRasmusonLibrary

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Rasmuson Library will be closed July, 3 & 4. Have a great holiday! ⁠ ⁠ Photo, from the Rasmuson Library Archives, is of a July 4, 1917 pillow fight.⁠ vilda.alaska.edu/digital/coll... ⁠ #PillowFights⁠ #NanookNation⁠ #UAFLibrary⁠

Graphic announcing Rasmuson Library is closed July, 3 & 4

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

APRCA Quarterly, June 2025, is available!⁠ ⁠ bit.ly/APRCA-June-2... #APRCA #ArchivesNews #NanookNation

Graphic announcing the availability of APRCA Quarterly June 2025

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

📚 Don't miss out! There are still seats available for Library Information & Research (LS101)! ✨ Get ahead in your studies & sharpen your research skills. 📅 Next course: June 30 – Aug 8 alaska.search.collegescheduler.com/search?term=... #NanookNation #UAFRequiredCourses #InformationLiteracy

Graphic announcing seats are available for LS101 June 30 - Aug 8

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Did you know that ScholarWorks@UA is the institutional repository for the University of Alaska? ⁠ ⁠ It contains theses/dissertations, journal articles, capstone projects, presentations & much more!⁠ ⁠ Check it out at scholarworks.alaska.edu ⁠ #NanookNation⁠ #UniversityofAlaska

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rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social @rasmusonlibrary.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Not sure where to start? We know using library resources can be overwhelming. That’s why we have curated subject-specific research guides. Use these guides to help you get started with your research. library.uaf.edu/research-gui... #NanookNation #ServiceSpotlight #UAFLibrary

Graphic promoting UAF Rasmuson Library's Research Guides

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