UW LIBRARIES
UW LIBRARIES
LIBRARIES UPDATE: Due to the semester break, UW Libraries will have reduced hours. Coe Library will close at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, will be closed on Saturday, 2/14, and will have reduced hours on Sunday, 2/15 and Monday, 2/16. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, 2/17. See our update hours on our Branch Hours webpage.
FEATURED
In celebration of Black History Month, we offer a faculty-curated reading list showcasing the wide range of Black scholarship, literature, and creative work. Created by faculty from various disciplines, this collection features texts that explore history, art, literature, politics, sociology, and cultural studies. These works collectively highlight the interdisciplinary influence of Black intellectual and creative contributions.
The chosen titles encourage ongoing inquiry and critical thinking. They explore historical backgrounds, highlight underrepresented viewpoints, and tackle modern issues related to identity, representation, and social transformation. By incorporating insights from various academic disciplines, this reading list illustrates the broad impact of Black ideas and artistic practices across fields.
NEWS + STORIES
Middle East Film Festival
Experience global cinema at UW’s third Middle East Film Festival, March 2–7. Hosted by the Honors College and UW Libraries, the festival features six acclaimed films, live music, and director Q&A sessions, including an in-person appearance by filmmaker Nehir Tuna.
Screenings take place nightly at 6:30 p.m. at Studio City UW and are free and open to the public.



