Research + Instruction Support
Instruction Request
Librarians are happy to work with classes that have a research component at any course level. To request a librarian to work with your course please fill out the instruction request form.
Course Reserves
Instructors may use the Libraries Course Reserves service to make readings and resources easily accessible to their students. This may include library owned physical resources, instructor owned texts, Internet links, videos, open access resources, etc.
Research Consultations
The UW Libraries have several research resources available to faculty and staff. Research Librarians are available in person and online for assistance in subject specific help, open education resources, and more.
Research & Outreach Services
For in-depth assistance, UW Librarians are here to help students navigate research, including how to find and evaluate sources, citations, and more.
Online Resources
Library privileges are automatically extended to University employees and include access to a number of benefits and services.
Use our popular reading & materials app for free access to popular e-books, e-audiobooks, magazines, and more.
Access free Newspaper subscriptions to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and Bloomberg Online.
Streaming video and audio collections are available for free through UW Libraries databases.
Collections + Materials
The collections and materials at the University of Wyoming Libraries are curated to support the research, teaching, and learning needs of the university community. Spanning a wide range of disciplines, the Libraries' holdings include print and electronic books, academic journals, government documents, media resources, and unique archival materials. Special collections provide access to rare and historical documents that are invaluable for scholarly inquiry.
Digital Collections
UW Libraries is home to several digital repositories, including various digital collections, research data, and scholarly outputs.
- Wyoming Data Repository (WDR): A research data management system for the University of Wyoming and all Wyoming Community Colleges
- WyoScholar Digital Repository: An open-access repository of student publications, open-access faculty publications, and other forms of gray literature.
- And more.
Emmett D. Chisum Special Collections
Emmett D. Chisum Special Collections primarily holds printed publications related to the American West from the late 19th century to the present.
- The Grace Raymond Hebard Collection: The most comprehensive collection of published materials about Wyoming history, culture and natural history.
- The Canoso Miniature Book Collection: This collection includes books smaller than 3 inches by 3 inches as well as a selection of artists' books.
- And more.
Popular Reading + Media
Coe Library houses numerous physical collections, including the Popular Reading and DVD/Blu-ray collections. These collections are located in Coe Library, Level 1.
- Videos: DVD/Blu-Ray collection of over 23,000 titles suitable for kindergarten through adult audiences. The collection features educational titles, as well as award-winning theatrical films and television series.
- Music: CD collection contains approximately 3,500 titles. The collection focuses on classical and jazz music.
- And more.
Requesting Materials
To access materials outside of the Libraries collections, multiple services are available at no cost:
Interlibrary Loan (ILL): request books, media, journal articles, and other materials worldwide.
Prospector: request books, media, journal articles, and other materials from over 200 academic, public, and special libraries in Colorado.
Open Access + Publishing at the libraries
Open access and publishing at the University of Wyoming reflect the institution’s commitment to broadening access to knowledge and fostering academic transparency. Through initiatives led by the University Libraries, researchers, faculty, and students are encouraged to make their scholarly work freely available to the public, enhancing visibility and impact while promoting equitable access to information. The university supports a range of open access publishing models and provides resources to help the campus community navigate copyright, licensing, and repository services. These efforts underscore the university's role in advancing open scholarship and supporting the global exchange of ideas.
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Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning materials that are published under an open copyright license that permits others to freely use, adapt, and share the material.
University of Wyoming Libraries is committed to providing services, resources, and partnerships that support UW researchers in sharing their work openly and responsibly with the global community.
Digital Scholarship, as part of the University Libraries, aims to assist the University of Wyoming community as they extend traditional methods of research and teaching using new media and digital technologies.
The University of Wyoming Libraries offer comprehensive data management services to help researchers, students, and faculty effectively manage, share, and preserve their research data.
