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Published in 1652, the Cosmographie by Peter Heylyn attempted to record everything in the known world: it filled 1,124 pages. After centuries of reading, they were all coming loose in our Special Collections' edition. Learn more about this fascinating tome and see how the pages were stabilized and resewn into a new binding.
Our archivists have been hard at work, making new materials available for researchers and students. From the papers of several acclaimed authors, to business records of the Burlington Northern Railroad, to scrapbooks documenting UO life from 1887 to 1991—learn about all 46 amazing new collections you can now access in SCUA.
Statistical Consultant with the Libraries' Department of Open Research, Mulder was recognized as "a change agent who has made a difference through actions and through collaborative relationships."
Our award-winning site is the largest and most comprehensive collection of historic Oregon print journalism available for free online. The latest trove of content includes large runs of titles from cities across the state, including Medford, Salem, Bend, Roseburg, Klamath Falls, La Grande and Eugene.
From Romance languages to cinema studies, Jeff Staiger’s knowledge of diverse subjects is rooted in his multilingual ability, academic background and deep love of books. Meet our humanities librarian and learn how he serves students and faculty members across a variety of disciplines.
The UO Libraries' Award for Undergraduate Research Excellence (LAURE) recognizes students who create outstanding original scholarship and demonstrate excellent library research skills. Six exceptional young researchers received 2026 LAURE awards at a May 26 event in the Knight Library Browsing Room.
Congratulations to Maggie Dobson, reference services archivist, and Justin Spence, project manager of the Oregon Digital Newspaper Program. Annually administered by UO Human Resources, the Outstanding Employee Awards recognize classified staff and OAs who exemplify excellence in their work and positively impact the campus community.
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 thanks for supporting UO Libraries and student jobs during Ducks Give 2026! Donors unlocked all of our challenge gifts and we finished Top 10 in the Presidential Leaderboard Challenge.
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.
Join us on Thursday, May 7: undergraduate researchers will present their Works in Progress in the Price Science Library Visualization Lab (B006). Sessions begin at 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.. This program is part of the 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Wiley is a major publisher of academic journals. The new agreement provides Open Access Publishing (OAP) opportunities for UO-affiliated corresponding authors through December 31, 2027, while maintaining full read access to Wiley’s journal portfolio for the UO community.
On this podcast episode, Lauren Goss discusses her work preserving and investigating the history of Oregon athletics and shares how Special Collections and University Archives preserves the stories, images and artifacts behind UO's iconic sports legacy. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
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.
Our Tiny Galleries repurpose library spaces to house creative expressions from the UO community. For the 2026-27 academic year, we invite students from all academic disciplines to submit proposals for 3-D or 2-D art installations related to their coursework, research, or academic interests. Win up to $1,500 and showcase your talent to thousands of library visitors!
A 19th-century French lotto board game came to the library literally torn to pieces. Learn how experts in the Beach Conservation Lab restored these materials for hands-on, public access in our Special Collections and University Archives.