Did you know that there are plenty of ways to take a break and relax during school
breaks by using popular resources you can access through UW Libraries? From physical
books and media to various online forms of entertainment, you’re sure to find something
that catches your attention!
Libby/OverDrive
OverDrive is a virtual library that provides UW faculty, staff, and students with digital content
such as eBooks and audiobooks. This virtual library is connected to UW Libraries and
all Wyoming libraries, giving users access to eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics,
and more.
Libby is an app developed by OverDrive so that users can access their content on the
go, right from their mobile device or tablet, such as a Kindle. Once the app is downloaded, sign in to UW Libraries using your UWYO username and
password to gain access to the full range of media OverDrive has to offer. In addition
to working on your mobile device, the Libby app is compatible with Windows, Mac, and
Chromebook computers at this link. The app can also be used with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for on-the-go listening.
Checking out your digital content is easier than ever with the Libby app. Titles may
be checked out for 14 days but may be renewed if a request is made three or more days
before the due date and if the item has no holds. There is no need to worry about
late fees because items are automatically returned on the due date. Each user may
check out 10 items at a time.
Popular Reading
Are physical books more your thing? Our Popular Reading collection can be found on
Level 1 of Coe Library and features many books in a variety of genres such as Young
Adult (YA), popular fiction, popular nonfiction, horror/thriller, and fantasy. We
even have a popular reading section in Spanish as well as popular reading children's
section at the LRC. Popular Reading items may be checked out for 3 weeks and may be renewed once if the
items has no holds.
Streaming Video
UW Libraries provides video streaming access to all UW faculty, staff, and students.
Available videos may be accessed in a variety of ways including the UW Libraries homepage
as well as many apps and websites outlined below.
To access and stream available videos through the UW Libraries homepage, begin by entering the title of the video or creator’s name into the QuickSearch
box and click on the search icon. On the left side of the results page, make sure
to filter the “Content Type” to “Videos” only.
Films on Demand not only stream educational films, but educational video segments as well. Users
can browse through over 35,000 titles and 250,000 video series/segments in categories
such as STEM, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, TedEd, Astronomy, and more.
Kanopy, a collection of streaming videos licensed by UW Libraries, includes documentaries,
indie films, foreign films, classics, and blockbuster movies. These are available
for streaming at any time.
Swank Digital Campus is a streaming platform provided by the University of Wyoming, which houses a collection
of feature films available for streaming.
Magazines
The University of Wyoming Libraries have an ample collection of journals and magazines.
This includes academic journals, popular and historic magazines, and digital databases.
While most journal and magazine subscriptions are electronic, some print items are
shelved at Coe Library and the Geology Library in the “Current Journals” section.
Bound volumes of older issues are shelved in the “Bound Journals” section of these
libraries. Journals and magazines older than six years are located in the Library
Annex. They can be requested for hold and delivered to the branch of your choice by
using the Hold For Me feature in our online catalog.
The Libraries also provide a large collection in digital format. Titles such as Cosmopolitan, Time, Wired, People, and Forbes can all be accessed digitally when logged in with your UW credentials. Using the
Journal Search page, users can find both digital and physical copies of many titles.
Newspapers
UW Libraries subscribes to many print editions of state and national newspapers. Not
only do UW students, staff, and faculty have access to the physical versions of these
newspapers, they have access to an even larger collection of digital newspapers as
well. Users can access popular newspapers like the New York Times, the Wall Street
Journal, and the Washington Post.
UW students, staff and faculty have full digital access to The New York Times news
and digital content. This can be accessed through www.nytimes.com and The NYT app. New subscribers can activate their membership by visiting www.accessnyt.com, typing in their school's name and following the instructions based on their location.
UW students, faculty and staff have full digital access to news and content from The
Wall Street Journal via www.WSJ.com and the WSJ app. UW community members also receive access to WSJ+, a benefits program
that gives members access to virtual events and offers curated newsletters, podcasts
and exclusive benefits such as invites to talks and a free e-book each month. UW students,
faculty and staff can activate their memberships by visiting https://WSJ.com/UWYO.
For Washington Post access, UW students, faculty and staff can activate their unlimited
access by visiting www.washingtonpost.com while connected on campus. Those off-campus can register for subscription access
with their UWYO email account. Additionally, UW users can access content from The
Washington Post app on their mobile devices.
Language Learning
Are you planning to study abroad or just want to learn a new language? UW Libraries
has resources that you can use to brush up on any of over 300 languages. Pronunciator is the world’s most comprehensive language-learning service, offering
315 languages to learn. It includes personalized courses, music, movies, and access
to English as a second language (ESL) modules. Pronunciator can be accessed at this link using your UWYO domain credentials. Users have the ability to learn on both computers
and mobile devices.
Bluebird Languages is an app created by Pronunciator, which is available on Android and Apple smartphones
and tablets. Read more about activating the app with UW credentials.
Media Collection
UW Libraries Media Collection can be found on Level 1 of Coe Library. This collection
has hundreds of physical DVDs and Blu-ray available for checkout. From classic movies
to your television favorites, the Media Collection is sure to have something for you.
These resources are here for you to use at anytime, anywhere! Whether you are here
in Laramie or enjoying your break away from Laramie, UW Libraries has all your reading,
and entertainment needs covered. Our vast media collections contain both physical
and digital content, making it possible to access all your materials and enjoy your
breaks no matter where you are.
