Review the UW-Madison Libraries’ dataset acquisition policy, covering selection criteria, licensing requirements, storage feasibility, and supported data types for research.
The Book Assessment Section manages material workflows, tracks collection status, and administers the Brittle Books Program, including replacements and preservation education.
Goal 2: Strengthen library collections through increased budget centralization, flexible development strategies, digital preservation, and collaborative cataloging partnerships.
Goal 4 focuses on investing in expertise to sustain a modern research library. Progress includes cross-departmental hiring, new data management roles, and innovative e-learning initiatives.
Goal 6 of the 2015 Strategic Plan focuses on expanding library service capacity in networked environments, including digital infrastructure, system integrations, and LMS support.
Learn about accessibility at UW Archives and Records Management, including building access, parking, assistive technology, and services in Steenbock Library.
Learn the guidelines for donating faculty papers to the UW-Madison University Archives, including what materials are collected, what is not, and how to transfer your records.
The University of Wisconsin Archives maintains a collection of artifacts and memorabilia documenting campus history, including uniforms, awards, ephemera, and event materials.
Research genealogical information on former UW-Madison faculty, staff, and students using university archives, directories, yearbooks, and records. Guidance on how to begin your search.
Plan your visit to the UW Archives. Find information on registration, reading room guidelines, accessibility, and temporary construction alerts for Steenbock Library.
Learn about John Bascom, president of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1874 to 1887. Discover his academic legacy, teaching philosophy, and impact on the university.
John Whelan Sterling, the “Father of the University of Wisconsin,” served as its chief executive from 1861–1867. This exhibit details his academic career and foundational leadership.
Explore the history of the University of Wisconsin System, featuring biographies of past presidents from John C. Weaver to modern leadership, and resources on the 1971 merger.
Explore the rich history of women’s athletics at UW-Madison in this exhibit, tracing the university’s evolving programs and sports culture from the 19th century to Title IX.