- News and Announcements

Artist Lecture: Cressandra Thibodeaux

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:58:00 +0000

The Cathy N. Hartman Portal to Texas History Endowment, the UNT Libraries Special Collections Department, and the Department of Studio Art, Photography Area are pleased to present a lecture by Cressandra Thibodeaux: Native Stories on Social Issues

Music Librarianship Interest Tea

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:08:27 +0000

Curious about a career in music librarianship? Join librarians as we spill the tea on the profession! Whether you’re exploring career options or just want to chat, we’re excited to meet you and answer your questions.

Artist Matthew Magruder to Speak at Rethinking the Codex on March 28

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:36:10 +0000

UNT Special Collections is excited to announce that Austin-based artist Matthew Magruder will be the keynote speaker at Rethinking the Codex on Saturday, March 28, in Willis Library.

The George and Ruth Christy Award - Nominations Due 4/1

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:34:42 +0000

We strive to acknowledge and express appreciation for our employees’ hard work and accomplishments at UNT Libraries. But as carefully as we pay attention, we don’t always catch every good deed or above-and-beyond action that takes place in our Libraries or virtually through our digital resources. And often, it is you, the user, who is the direct witness and beneficiary of exemplary staff service.

2026 Summer Archives Institute Applications are Open!

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:48:33 +0000

UNT Special Collections is excited to announce that applications for the 2026 Summer Archives Institute are officially open.

Spring 2026 Special Collections Coursework Development Grant

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:17:30 +0000

UNT Special Collections is excited to announce the recipient of our spring 2026 Coursework Development Grant – Dr. Kelcie Slaton, Assistant Professor, College of Merchandising, Hospitality, and Tourism.

Rethinking the Codex: A One-Day Book Arts Symposium hosted by UNT Special Collections

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:50:49 +0000

Join UNT Special Collections on Saturday, March 28, in Willis Library for Rethinking the Codex. Featuring presentations, workshops, a keynote, and a reception to celebrate the participants and winners of the 14th Biennial Artists’ Book Competition - the day is sure to be a good time for anyone with an interest in the book arts!

Call for Proposals: Rethinking the Codex

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:17:14 +0000

UNT Special Collections invites proposals for presentations, demonstrations, and workshops for Rethinking the Codex, a one-day symposium held in conjunction with UNT Special Collection’s 14th Biennial Artists’ Book Competition to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Willis Library.

Making Comics: A Panel Discussion and Book Display

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:27:13 +0000

This event will feature a panel of local comics creators discussing the process of making comics, from ideas, writing, and storyboarding, to drawing, inking, and coloring, to publishing original comics and comic art. It will also include a display of library special collections materials and some recently acquired circulating materials related to comics-making that will be available for browsing and check-out through our PopUp Library!

Sponsored by the Comics Studies at UNT community and the UNT Libraries.

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Library Advocacy Board member Brian Hocker receives UTHRAB Advocacy for Archives Award

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:52:01 +0000

UNT Libraries Acquires Rare First Edition of the Nuremberg Chronicle, One of the Most Ambitious Illustrated Books of the 15th Century