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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

On Thurs. Oct 8 (from 4-7) join fixers from the Cville TimeBank Repair Café for an introductory repair café in @scholarslab.bsky.social, part of our Away From Keyboard initiative. What's a repair café? What's Away From Keyboard? Find out at cal.lib.virginia.edu/event/17221635

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We're looking for participants for future studies to improve the user experience at the UVA Library! To learn more, visit the UX sign up form: library.virginia.edu/user-experienc…

Orange announcement from UVA Library encouraging students to participate in Library UX studies to improve websites, tools, and digital resources.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

ICYMI—Mon, Oct. 5 virtual book launch for "Embedded Pedagogies: Digital Humanities Teaching and the Infrastructure of Change" by Brandon Walsh of @scholarslab.bsky.social Details: bit.ly/47uXauZ @openbookpublish.bsky.social @walshbr.bsky.social #DH #DigitalHumanities #OpenAccess

Flyer for a virtual book launch. The featured book is "Embedded Pedagogies: Digital Humanities Teaching and the Infrastructure of Change" by Brandon Walsh. The cover shows rows of lecture hall seats. The event is on Monday, Oct. 5 at 1 pm.

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Brandon Walsh @walshbr.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Embedded Pedagogies book launch Monday! If you can’t make it, feel free to drop a question or thought on the book, teaching, or digital pedagogy generally in the thread here for me and @winnieepm.bsky.social. Will grab some for the discussion and share back our responses.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"Embedded Pedagogies: Digital Humanities Teaching & the Infrastructure of Change," by Brandon Walsh, @scholarslab.bsky.social Head of Student Programs, has dropped! Join us Mon, Oct. 5 at 1 pm to celebrate the launch! This is a virtual event, read more & register at the link. bit.ly/47uXauZ

A book titled "Embedded Pedagogies: Digital Humanities Teaching and the Infrastructure of Change" by Brandon Walsh is resting on a woven chair. A pink bookmark is visible within the book.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Did you know the Library has a press printing 8 online journals? Aperio is an open access press, so the journals are freely and immediately available online or as a PDF download, with no price or permission barriers for readers. Read more about Aperio: bit.ly/4hwvjiB #OpenAccess #OA

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Expanding open access publishing at the Library | UVA Library

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Rare Book School @rarebookschool.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

You are cordially invited to join the Rare Book School staff for our fall Open House on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. in the RBS Suite (UVA’s Edgar Shannon Library, Room 230). All are welcome! rarebookschool.org/events/2026/10/open-house @uvalibrary.bsky.social

A vertically oriented rectangular graphic contains a photo of a black chalkboard in the upper right quadrant, on which are drawn arrows with the words “RARE BOOK SCHOOL Open House. Demos! Scholarship & course info! Snacks!” To the left of this image, red and black text against white and tan reads “You’re invited! Join the Rare Book School staff for our Winter Open House 1–4 p.m. Thursday, 8 October. UVA’s Edgar Shannon Library, Room 230. Free & open to the public.” The lower part of the graphic contains three thumbnail images: a photo of a woman and a man in aprons operating a letterpress, the detail of a book binding with a central medallion on which a woman in a blue Regency-era dress is visited by cherubs, and a close-up photo of a person with black and pink hair leaning over a table as they pick up a piece of gold foil on a metal tool. Below these, black text reads, “Print a letterpress keepsake. View items from RBS’s world-class teaching collection. Try your hand at gold foil stamping.” At the bottom of the graphic, white text on a horizontal black bar reads “rarebookschool.org.”

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Come work with us! We're hiring for a number of positions. Full details in the job listings: at.virginia.edu/LibraryJobs

Poster displaying "UVA Library Jobs" and listing current job openings: Intermediate Administrative Assistant, Ivy Library Stacks Coordinator, Stacks Supervisor, Developer and Emerging Technologies Specialist, Metadata Systems Librarian for Non-Latin Script Resources.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join us on Thursday, Oct. 1, as Somé Louis, the 2026 Art in Library Spaces Community Artist-in-Residence, gives a talk on her exhibition in Shannon Library. All are invited! cal.lib.virginia.edu/event/17617276

This is an event flyer for the "Community Artist-in-Residence Talk" at UVA Library. It features a hand holding two paintbrushes, small art pieces on a wall, and text detailing that the talk by Somé Louis will take place on Thursday, October 1, at 5:30 PM in Shannon Library Seminar Room 330. Light refreshments will be served.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Have you noticed the exhibition in Shannon Library's Z Society Reading Room? “Engagements in the College: 10 Years of Big Questions” celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Engagements Program in the College of Arts & Sciences. Check it out, and in the meantime, read more: bit.ly/4e6XP9F

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On its 10th Anniversary, Engagements Program Asks...

The College of Arts & Sciences is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Engagements Program with an ongoing exhibition that opened earlier this month in...

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

If you're in Newcomb Hall and you see these guys at the Library table stop by, say hi, and sign up for Library UX research — It's painless, and it helps us tailor our services to users' needs!

Two people stand behind a table with a laptop and a sign that reads, "Help make the Library better." They are in a hallway with a railing in the background.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happening this week! Join us Wed, Sept 23 for Sound & Silence! How can we take care of ourselves & others through awareness? Composer & teacher Tom Bickley will lead a series of workshops on sonic meditation & deep listening, based on the work of composer Pauline Oliveros. bit.ly/4jbgWCL

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LibGuides: Sound and Silence: A Day of Deep Listening

A Day of Deep Listening

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infoDOCKET @infodocket.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

How to Know If You Can #Trust an AI's Answer to Your Question (by Leo Lo, University Librarian And Dean of #Libraries at the University of Virginia; via @theconversation.com) theconversation.com/how-to-know-... #AI #GenAI #librarians #AILiteracy @uvalibrary.bsky.social

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Join us Wed, Sept. 23 for a day of deep listening & meditation! How can we take care of ourselves & others through awareness? Composer & teacher Tom Bickley will lead a series of workshops on sonic meditation & deep listening, based on the work of composer Pauline Oliveros. bit.ly/4jbgWCL

Poster for an event titled "Sound & Silence: A Day of Deep Listening and Meditation." Scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23. Includes activities like workshops, a listening walk, sound meditation, documentary viewing, and refreshments. Logos for the Arts Council of the University of Virginia, the Center for Deep Listening, and University of Virginia Library are displayed. A graphic of a typewriter labeled "afk" (Away From Keyboard) is featured.

This is an event poster featuring a person holding a wooden wind instrument. The poster is titled "Sound & Silence" and includes the name Tom Bickley, identified as a composer, performer, and workshop leader. Logos for the Arts Council at the University of Virginia, the Center for Deep Listening, and the University of Virginia Library are displayed at the bottom. The background is a blue to green gradient.

This is a poster for a viewing of "Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros," directed by Daniel Weintraub. It features an image of a person seated with several film festival laurels surrounding them, including DOC NYC and DOCFEST. The top reads "Sound & Silence" and the bottom includes logos for the Arts Council, The Center for Deep Listening, and the University of Virginia Library.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Happening today! “Reading Intimately: What is an Artist’s Book?” is today! Drop by the Harrison/Small Auditorium anytime from 2-4 to explore and read contemporary art works! cal.lib.virginia.edu/event/17540422 Item ID: “How Books Work,” Julie Chen and Clifton Meador, N7433.4.C436 H68 2010

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's Constitution Day—commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. If you're in need of a Pocket Constitution (or bookmark, lollipop, stickers, word search ...) stop by the Constitution Day table near the 4th floor service desk in Shannon! #ConstitutionDay

A person is seated at a table with a blue and white checkered tablecloth. The table displays information about Constitution Day, along with brochures, a basket of pretzels, and a promotional cutout. The setting appears to be a library or educational institution, with large windows and wooden shelves in the background.

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Stephen Hopkins @phil-lol-ogist.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

@uvalibrary.bsky.social just acquired a new book of hours! I'm smitten. We had an event tonight to introduce it to grounds The esteemed Amy Ogden (French dept) gave an illuminating talk

PowerPoint for the talk that says bumpy baby blue beast bedazzles medieval studies. Featuring the eponymous baby blue beast from the MS margin

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Digital Humanities Open House — Wed, Sept 9, noon-3 pm. The UVA Library's Digital Humanities Center, in collaboration with the Digital Humanities Certificate Program, welcomes you to a informal Fall Open House. Refreshments will be provided! Drop in! cal.lib.virginia.edu/event/17289974

Digital Humanities Open House event poster by UVA Library and DH Center. Event details: September 9th, 2026, 12-3pm, Scholars' Lab Common Room, 308 Shannon Library. Activities include networking, research collaboration, and VR experiences.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Lights! Camera! Action! Join us today in the Robertson Media Center in Clemons Library for a showcase of our creative studio spaces and production equipment—our Teaching and Learning Team is hosting an open house from noon to 2 pm. Hope to see you there! cal.lib.virginia.edu/event/17430435

Ticket-style flyer for a "Creativity Open House" event at the Robertson Media Center, Clem 3. Date: September 3, 12-2 PM. Features include cinematic cameras, photo/animation studio, audio studio, live music, and 3D printing demos. Contact info: call.lib.virginia.edu/event/17430435. Light refreshments provided. The background has a pale rainbow gradient.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Happening today! In Shannon Library's Memorial Hall from 3 to 5 pm, a Library Card Sign-Up with Gordon Avenue Public Library, the nearby (to UVA) branch of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library! Stop by between 3 and 5! cal.lib.virginia.edu/event/17505176

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Library's DH Center is working with other scholars at UVA in this effort to 3D-scan handwoven textiles and use AI to help transcribe the Guna language and build a digital museum to reconnect the Indigenous Guna community with artifacts and heritage scattered abroad. bit.ly/46AUn2U

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From handwoven art to AI, UVA helps preserve Guna culture

A UVA team is creating a digital home for textiles, language and stories that connects technology with tradition.

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Ethan Gruber @ewg118.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Come work with me at @uvalibrary.bsky.social as a metadata systems librarian operating at the intersection of cataloging (Arabic and/or other MENA languages) and development. Knowledge of MARC required, BIBFRAME preferred as UVA moves into the future of description. jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0...

The UVA Library is seeking a Metadata Systems Librarian for Non-Latin Script Resources in the Metadata and Discovery Services (MDS) department. This position develops, implements, and advances computational and semi-automated approaches for creating and enhancing bibliographic metadata for non‑Latin script resources, in alignment with the strategic priorities of the Scholarly Resource & Content Strategy (SRCS) division and the University of Virginia Library.

This role collaborates closely with Library Information Technology professionals to design and support algorithmic workflows for transliteration, translation, and normalization of bibliographic titles in Arabic, Indic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean (CJK), and other non-Latin scripts. The Metadata Systems Librarian bridges Metadata librarianship and technical development, contributing to scalable and sustainable solutions for multilingual Metadata creation and discovery.

The incumbent serves as a developer-adjacent metadata systems specialist, working across cataloging, metadata, and software development domains. This position develops and maintains expertise in cataloging principles, including MARC21, RDA, authority control, and parallel script representation, ensuring that computational approaches align with established bibliographic standards. In addition, this role demonstrates readiness for linked data and semantic metadata practices (e.g., RDF, BIBFRAME), supporting the library’s transition toward interoperable, web-based data environments.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Hey Hoos — stop by the UVA Library tent between 10 and 2 today for a Wahoo Welcome! Pick up some swag, learn about UVA's libraries, and ask us anything!

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Clark Hall/Brown Library now have water. Libraries are actually closed for the day, but will open at 8 am tomorrow (9 am for some) for the first day of classes. Full UVA Library hours: library.virginia.edu/hours

A sign with a checkmark indicates that the water situation in Brown Library has been resolved, and restrooms are back in service.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

No water in Clark Hall and some surrounding buildings. This means bathrooms are unavailable in Clark Hall, where Brown Library is located, due to a water main break. Several other buildings are also affected. Bathrooms remain functional in Warner, Halsey, and Bryan nearby.

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Rare Book School @rarebookschool.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We'll be holding an official exhibition opening event in mid-September! Details coming soon...

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This is from the @rarebookschool.bsky.social Objects of Poetry exhibition in the second floor. The cases are full of truly lovely material and everyone should go view it! rarebookschool.org/exhibitions/

A framed poster titled "Objects in Poetry" is displayed in a glass case. The poster features abstract artwork with mountain imagery and a red textured area with text. Below, there are shelves displaying various books and pamphlets.

A spacious indoor hallway with polished floors and illuminated display cases lining the walls, showcasing various items.

A glass display case showcasing an open book with sketches of mountain ranges. The book is titled "Range" by Denise Levertov. The sketches span across the pages, capturing detailed landscapes in black and white.

A display case containing various books and printed materials, some open to show pages with text and images. Each item has a small label with printed information. The display is neatly arranged on two glass shelves.

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

A UVA-led team used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to make the first direct measurement of a day on a young exoplanet. They found that Beta Pictoris b, a super-Jupiter 63 light-years away, completes one rotation every 9 hours, offering new clues about how planets form. 🪐 ow.ly/TbN550Zzrx7

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In “The Many Lives of Libraries,” a roundup of pieces from their Daily stories, @jstor.bsky.social recently featured the push to preserve the graffiti in the carrels of Alderman Library before the Library closed for renovation. Read more & view photos: daily.jstor.org/graffiti-limbo

The image shows a close-up of a wall with various handwritten notes and doodles. One note reads: "TIME: 10:18 AM, Sept. 17, 2008, Partly cloudy, pleasantly cool & possibly optimistic." Other handwriting with different messages and sketches is visible around it.

A close-up of a wooden surface in a library, with handwritten text saying, "are electrons even real?" Beneath it, a response reads, "YES!" and another response below that says "NO." Bookshelves are visible in the background.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Throwback Thursday! Did you know there was once a Gothic Revival cottage—the so-called “Chateau Front and Back” or Gatekeeper’s Lodge—occupying the site of Shannon Library’s north end? bit.ly/3ThGdk0 bit.ly/4yB4jWW #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #UVA

A vintage black and white photograph shows a group of five people and a dog in front of a small stone house with a steep, gabled roof. The house is surrounded by trees and grass. The group is seated and standing in the yard, wearing formal attire typical of the late 19th or early 20th century. The setting appears serene and historical.

A historic stone house surrounded by bushes and bare trees. The architecture features a steeply pitched roof and ornate trim. Another building is visible in the background.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

"An invitation to imagine a more accessible, equitable future" ICYMI! UVA Library staff recommendations for Disability Pride Month — six books, two archives, and a documentary available free on YouTube. bit.ly/3TBE0zU #DisabilityPride #DisabilityAwareness #EquitableFuture

A collage of images featuring multiple book covers and a few photographs. Book covers include "Occupational Therapy, Disability Activism, and Me" by Georgia Vine, "The Country of the Blind" by Andrew Leland, "Conditions of a Heart" by Bethany A. Lindell, "Demystifying Disability" by Emily Ladau, and "Against Technoableism" by Ashley Shew. One photograph shows a wheelchair user being assisted in climbing a staircase. Another image is an abstract organic shape.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

LeapSpace, from Elsevier, leverages AI in the full research workflow and helps researchers accelerate discovery, weigh the strength of available evidence, and sharpen critical thinking as they work. Results are grounded in peer-reviewed literature with traceable citations. bit.ly/4vRuSov

A person sitting at a table in a library, wearing headphones and using a laptop. A can and water bottle are on the table. Large windows offer a view of green trees. Text on the image promotes "UVA Library" and "LeapSpace," an AI tool based on peer-reviewed articles.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Join us this afternoon from 2-3 in the Fine Arts Library R-Lab for crafting camaraderie! Bring along your own craft to work on, or create with our new supplies! Food and drinks will be provided. #Crafting

A vibrant collage of art supplies including paints, brushes, and colored pencils. Text areas display: "Fine Arts Library," "Crafternoon," "Today.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Fine Arts Library Crafternoon on Monday the 27th! Join us Monday, 2 pm, at the Fine Arts Library for some crafting camaraderie! Bring along a portable project (knitting, collaging, journaling, legos ...) or play around with some of the supplies we have on hand. Snacks & drinks will be provided.

A flyer for the Fine Arts Library promoting a "Crafternoon" event. It includes an array of colorful art supplies, such as paints, colored pencils, and brushes. The event is on July 27, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the Fine Arts Library R Lab. The flyer notes that food and drink will be provided.

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Ethan Gruber @ewg118.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Having mapped 4000 objects from @uvalibrary.bsky.social into #LinkedArt CIDOC-CRM; entities linked to Wikidata, LCNAF, Geonames, AAT, and LCSH subjects related to places having coordinates (Civil War battles, for example), it is possible to begin visualizing the collection in new ways. #LODLAM

A simple representation of a book of lithographs in UVA Special Collections library, IIIF image manifest, basic metadata, and a map of production place and subject terms rendered in Leaflet (SPARQL to GeoJSON transformation), by means of Linked Art mapping

A table listing of a few items in the UVA Library, with a map generated that depicts blue points for production places and green for the subject places, with the subjects (Library of Congress URIs) coordinates extracted from Wikidata

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

In 2018, the renowned political cartoonist Patrick Oliphant, who died July 13, donated his archive to UVA. We remember Oliphant for his remarkable talent & legacy, his wit and energy, & the amazing gift that he gave to the University of Virginia and the broader community. bit.ly/4wPxOmu

An individual stands in a gallery beside a display titled "Oliphant: Unpacking the Archive," featuring a drawing of a person deep in thought. The exhibition space includes framed artworks and a reading lamp.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

For July, the Sci-Fi Reading Challenge is tackling Asimov's "The Caves of Steel," a detective story pairing human detective Elijah “Lije” Baley w/ his robot partner, R. Daneel Olivaw. Join the challenge, and join us on July 28 from 4-5 pm for a Zoom discussion on the book. bit.ly/3T9mL8U

Cover of "The Caves of Steel" by Isaac Asimov against a dark background. Text at the top reads "Sci-Fi Reading Challenge July." Below, an illustrated figure resembling a robot is reading a book, with a lightbulb above its head.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

In the McGregor Room? Believe that is a @rarebookschool.bsky.social holding (like the other volumes displayed there). Although the Library does have a copy. Intriguing subtitle. search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_...

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We're gearing up for Revolutionary Printing & hope to see you there! It goes from 11-3 at @rareuva.bsky.social. Drop in any time! NOTE that ALL other UVA Library spaces & services are closed on both Fri July 3 & Sat July 4. Whatever your plans, stay cool! Details: bit.ly/3SICdbV

Poster for "Revolutionary Printing" event on July 4, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring an image of a neoclassical building with columns. Special Collections will be open during the event. Note that all other UVA Library spaces and services will be closed on July 3 and 4.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

As Pride Month draws to a close, it's a good time to remind you of our viewing recommendations from the last few years — books, movies, art, and more, all recommended by UVA Library staff! Happy reading/watching! library.virginia.edu/news/category/… #Pride #PrideMonth

The image features the words "Pride Reads" in bold, colorful letters with a rainbow gradient. Next to the text is an image of a book covered with a vibrant rainbow flag.

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Scholars' Lab @scholarslab.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This week, Wednesday! Open to all, virtual, free—come get some interesting ideas about teaching related to digital scholarship:

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Love the Library? It's not too late to give, and get something in return! Through the end of June you can support the Library and snag a limited-edition Blue Ridge-themed UVA pouch! Make a gift of $25 or more before June 30 to claim your pouch. bit.ly/4wartS7

A person wearing a "Virginia" T-shirt is seated and holding a colorful pouch that features a landscape and the words "University of Virginia.

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Internet Archive @archive.org · 19/06/2026

JUNETEENTH․com launched in 1996, sharing Juneteenth history & supporting celebrations. The #WaybackMachine preserves 30 years of its web history and how the site connected communities around a tradition now celebrated by millions. Explore the site's story 👇🏾 web.archive.org/web/19980815...

Image with text at the top that reads: "Wayback Machine Then and Now" then "Juneteenth.com". Below are Wayback Machine captures of the Juneteenth.com website from January 11, 1998, and June 5, 2026.

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University of Virginia Library @uvalibrary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

ICYMI, we're closed tomorrow for Juneteenth: Friday June 19 is Juneteenth, and all UVA Library spaces and services will be closed in celebration! Visit Charlottesville has a list of local events: bit.ly/3HCjB7W #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

Illustration announcing that UVA libraries will be closed on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth Freedom Day. The background features abstract shapes and raised hands.

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