Your UVM Libraries are stocked with services, resources and spaces that will set you up for success this academic year. Look out for the following events and resources at any of our three locations (Howe Library, Dana Health Sciences Library, Silver Special Collections Library) this upcoming semester. Check our hours before you stop by. We’ve got your back, Cats. 

Current News, Events and Workshops

Week of Welcome — Eat Cake!

Come grab some cake to celebrate Week of Welcome with the Libraries. Stop by Howe Library on Friday, August 29 at 12:30 p.m. to grab a piece before it runs out.  

Coffee and Code

Join the Libraries in the Center for Multimedia Development (CMD) to chat about your R, SAS, SPSS or STATA project with your peers. Make sure to bring a mug to enjoy free coffee and treats. Join us for any of the seven fall semester dates.   

Random Chats About Data

UVM Libraries’ Statistical Design and Data Specialist offers informal, drop-in workshops on a range of statistical topics. Whether you’re a data expert or just getting started, our specialist is available to answer any and all questions;  join us. Here are a few to look out for: 

Choosing a Model 

Friday, October 3 at 11:30 a.m. 

  • Bring a lunch and learn about model selection, model assumptions and fit assessment 

  • Dana Health Sciences Library classroom (room 108) 

 Systematic Review and Meta Analysis 

Wednesday, October 29 at 11:30 a.m. 

  • Bring a lunch and learn about performing rigorous literature reviews 

  • Dana Health Sciences Library classroom (room 108) 

Zotero Drop-In Hour

Ever find yourself wishing you had a tool that easily helped you organize all the references in your research project? UVM Librarians are ready to help you use Zotero, a citation management tool available to you through the Libraries. Join us on October 14 at 12 p.m. to explore the tool or to get your questions answered. 

Data Visualization Workshop Series

Join UVM Libraries data viz expert Kristin Florian for a workshop series dedicated to putting your data into charts, graphs and more. We’ll meet every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the CMD Lab (Howe Library, first floor) from September 9 through December 9. Whether you’re a data viz expert or just getting started, join us with your questions and curiosity to learn more about anything from getting started with poster design to designing survey data in Excel. And don’t forget a mug for some free coffee. 

Exhibit — Billings Library: A Building for All Time

Join us in the Billings Library, Apse (3rd level) to learn about the building’s rich history through photographs, documents and objects. From a library to a student center to a home for multiple UVM centers, Billings has been the heart of campus for many years. Stop by the exhibit M-F, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Exhibit — Along the Banks of My River

Stop by the Silver Special Collections Gallery, Billings 201 M-F, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to explore works by Vermont book artist Stephanie Wolff inspired by the weather. The exhibit will be open September 22, 2025 through February 20, 2026.  

Exhibit — Outside/Inside: Immigration, Migration, and Health Care in the United States 

The National Library of Medicine’s traveling exhibition on the historic role of healthcare in immigration and migration practices will be featured in Dana Health Sciences Library from August 25 through October 4. Stop in M-F, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. to view the exhibit. 

Book Spotlight: Welcome Catamount First Years 

Adjusting to life at college can be challenging. We get it. Ease into your new schedule confidently with our book spotlight including cookbooks for dorm living, information on how to stay healthy at school, and leisure novels about college students. Drop into Howe to check one out today. Here are a few to look out for: 

Come and Get It: A Novel by Kiley Reid 

It's 2017 at the University of Arkansas. Millie Cousins, a senior resident assistant, wants to graduate, get a job, and buy a house. So when Agatha Paul, a visiting professor and writer, offers Millie an easy yet unusual opportunity, she jumps at the chance. But Millie's starry-eyed hustle becomes jeopardized by odd new friends, vengeful dorm pranks, and illicit intrigue. 

The One-Pan College Cookbook: 80 Easy Recipes for Quick, Good Food by MJ Hong 

Cooking can be a great way to explore new foods, develop new kitchen skills, and save yourself time and money. With The One-Pan College Cookbook , any college student can make nutritious, easy one-pan recipes--no prerequisite coursework required. These dorm-friendly dishes and techniques also provide handy knife, seasoning, and organization lessons every student will use well beyond undergrad. 

Services and Resources  

Get Help from UVM Librarians 

Academic and Research Support  

Every academic department at UVM has a subject-specialist librarian dedicated to helping you feel empowered in your work. When it’s time to pick a research topic, organize your citations, publish your research, or develop a systematic review, UVM librarians are your partners in doing so efficiently and effectively.  

Instruction Support  

UVM librarians aren’t just for students. They’re ready to provide instruction for courses and to support faculty research needs. 

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New and Improved Center for Multimedia Development (CMD)  

The Center for Multimedia Development (CMD), located on the first floor of Howe Library, looks a little bit different this semester. The layout has been changed to better accommodate workshops, classes and VR, but don’t worry – it's the same CMD you know and love. Drop by sometime soon to work or use equipment.