The UVM Libraries have a wide range of services, resources and spaces across our three locations that set students, faculty and staff up for success. Keep an eye out for the following at Howe, Silver, and Dana libraries. Your libraries are here to help!
Services and Resources
Get Help from UVM Librarians
Academic and Research Support
Each academic department has its own subject specialist librarian. Librarians are your partners in coursework (not to mention they save time and reduce stress), and they’re here for support when it’s time to pick that research topic or find appropriate sources.
Instruction Support
UVM Libraries’ subject librarians offer faculty curriculum support. They provide instruction for individual courses to support specific research needs.
Ask for help
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Drop by the reference desk (first floor of Howe Library)
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Connect online via chat, email or even text
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Find your subject librarian: Medical and health sciences / All other subjects
UVM Libraries’ New Catalog and Search System
The new catalog is up and running and users will notice some improvements including better search functionality when using CATQuest.
More Virtual Reality Stations in Howe’s Center for Multimedia Development
Two cubicles in the Center for Multimedia Development (CMD) on the first floor of Howe Library have been combined to create a larger space for virtual reality usage. Alienware PCs will power each VR headset, allowing two users to experience virtual reality at the same time.
UVM Announces ORCID iD Integration and Important (and Easy!) Steps for Researchers
Give your research the visibility and safekeeping it merits by taking two important steps: Create an ORCID® iD and connect it to UVM.
Workshops: Random Chats about Data
UVM Libraries offer statistics workshops that are drop-in and informal. Don’t know exactly what some of these topics mean? Join us anyway. Our specialist is available to answer all of your questions.
Priors in Bayesian Analysis
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.
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Bring a lunch and learn about best practices and considerations when deciding on priors for a Bayesian model.
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Dana Health Sciences Library classroom (room 108)
Systematic Review and Meta Analysis
Tuesday, March 26 at 11:30 a.m.
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Bring a lunch and learn about best practices for literature review and data synthesis.
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Dana Health Sciences Library classroom (room 108)
Statistical Output
Friday, April 12, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
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Learn about how to report and interpret p-values, test statistics, confidence intervals and parameter estimates.
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Howe Library Media Classroom (room 001B)
Researchers and Data Managers Gathered for UVM Libraries’ Day of Data
The University of Vermont’s first-ever Day of Data, presented by the Libraries, brought together a room full of researchers and data managers to talk shop.
Libraries Co-host a Panel Discussion on Weight-Inclusive Healthcare
Over 35 people in person and 50+ online attended this panel discussion on Jan. 30 in the Davis Auditorium. Presented by The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Masters in Dietetics Program and UVM Libraries, panelists led a discussion on patient wellbeing, the reduction of weight stigma, and health equity.
Book Spotlight: Black Authors (Popular Fiction)
Check out your next great read from the library! UVM Libraries are celebrating Black History Month with a New Books Spotlight! We’re opening February with a list of popular bestselling fiction by black authors. Peruse this Spotlight and the display in Howe Library Lobby for the latest in our collection.
For the Love of Paper: Talk and Exhibit
Papermaking Steven Kostell’s way means deep social observation, community building and material inquiry, tied together by a makers’ philosophy. Join Kostell, assistant professor of design, Department of Community Development and Applied Economics, for a free talk, “For the Love of Paper” as he digs into several creative activities form his 20 years of hand papermaking - Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 12 p.m. in the Marsh Room, Billings Library. Kostell's work is part of the exhibit, The Art of Hand Papermaking, currently on display in Silver Special Collections Library, Billings, 2nd floor. Learn more about Steven Kostell's work and talk.
updated: 2/5/2024