Each year, more than 160 students work alongside our librarians and experts, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for meaningful careers after graduation. Meet four of our awesome student employees—and support UO Libraries during Ducks Give 2026!

To clean or not to clean? When it comes to treating rare books, the answer often depends on the history of the materials. Learn how our expert curators in Special Collections evaluated two early European volumes that had become grimy over time—and arrived at opposite strategies for their conservation.

In partnership with the Oregon Poetry Association (OPA), these biennial awards recognize high achievement in creative verse writing by UO undergraduate students. Poets: submit your best work for a chance to win $500 and publication in the OPA Journal, 'Verseweavers.' Application deadline is Friday, May 29.