Underground & Independent Comics, Comix, and Graphic Novels is a scholarly, primary-source database focused on comic books and graphic novels for adults. It includes original works of both famous and overlooked artists, with interviews, criticism, and journal articles that document the continual growth and evolution of this art form. This UW-restricted resource is provided by the UW Libraries.
Find some two thousand full-text reference handbooks in ENGnetBASE, an eBook collection that covers all areas of engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, computer science, material science, nanotechnology, etc.) plus business management, ergonomics, food and culinary science, forensics and criminal justice, and more. Learn about topics such as transforming organizations, digital color imaging, and the technology of cookie production. Check the "Full Access Content Only" box in the top banner to get titles accessible to you on this UW-restricted site provided by UW Libraries.
Going on vacation for a few weeks or months? Get summer tips from UW Libraries to find out what you need to know before you go, including how to renew your books and pay your fines online. Want to continue to borrow materials once you’ve graduated? You’ll find helpful information whether you are searching for work or just looking for a good book or DVD.
Students in two courses this quarter are using online textbooks through the UW-IT eText pilot, and more classes can be involved. Faculty can get more information and sign up to be part of the eText pilot by April 25 for Summer classes and by May 25 for Autumn classes. Usable on any computer or device with a modern browser, eTexts include full text search, highlighting, and note-taking tools for students. This pilot is part of UW’s 2y2d Teaching & Learning in the 21st Century Initiative, and will help in understanding the potential of this technology.
Mathematician Persi Diaconis discusses this year's UW Common Book, The Meaning of It All by Richard Feynman, in this latest addition to UWTV’s video library series. Access his guest lecture, The Search for Randomness, by podcast or video for a lively discussion on the connections between his work and Feynman’s physics.
Interested in holiday food traditions in other countries? Curious about the history of gingerbread? Wondering what to eat for Kwanzaa? Check the Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, featuring entries by historians, anthropologists, and other food researchers. This is just one selection from the extensive eBook collection provided by UW Libraries.
Are you interested in database design or Web development? Want to learn a new programming language or catch up on the latest desktop application? Books24x7’s ITPro Collection has over 9,000 online books on IT and technical topics that you can read online, anytime. This UW-restricted e-resource is brought to you by the UW Libraries.
Over 400 books published by Wiley-IEEE Press are now available online through the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. Digital television, robotics, electric bicycles, and traffic system design are among the engineering topics covered. Career and technical writing guides also are included. This UW Libraries ebook resource is UW-restricted.
Going on vacation? Looking for a good book? Graduating? Searching for work? Get summer tips from UW Libraries on how to renew your books online and continue borrowing, including thousands of DVDs and audio books available.
Going on vacation? Looking for a good book? Graduating? Searching for work? Get summer tips from UW Libraries on how to renew your books online, continue borrowing, and more.
