News Archive

Find information regarding changes to the UNO Libraries collections, services, and resources on this page.

Photographer and author Bruce Richardson’s photographs about Afghanistan in the 1980s and maps are on display in the Osborne Gallery from December 15, 2021- February 28, 2022.

UNO's Criss Library Creative Production Lab is leading the charge for Global Game Jam in Omaha! The goal: come together online and make a video game or board game; Jan. 21-31.

UNO authors can now publish their research articles open access in Cambridge University Press journals, PLoS Biology, and PLoS Medicine without worrying about the cost.

UNO Libraries and UNMC's McGoogan Library are looking for new books to fill the Living Library events on Thursday, March 24, and Thursday, April 7.

This UNK traveling exhibit is on display on the First Floor of Criss Library will run from September 17, 2021- October 20, 2021.

The exhibit celebrates the 50 years of Black Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, sharing both the triumphs and turbulent history of one of the oldest Black Studies departments in the nation.

The UNO Libraries are pleased to announce the second cohort of our Textbook Mavericks initiative. The Textbook Mavericks initiative spotlights UNO faculty, staff, students, and donors who take significant actions to advocate for textbook affordability.

The 25-photo exhibit shares the history of the people of DeWitty, the largest African American homestead settlement in Nebraska. The traveling exhibit is on loan from the Descendants of DeWitty NE organization. The exhibit will run September 1- November 7, 2021.

Grant awarded to UNO Libraries and the Office of Latino and Latin American Studies.

Grow and test your game design skills with other pros, students and newbies in the development community during the third annual Spoopy Jam; Oct. 7-17.

To safely meet the needs of the UNO community, the Creative Production Lab is back in action with new hours and service updates.

The Department of Black Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary in the 2021-2022 academic year. The Department of Black Studies and UNO Libraries kicked off this important year by honoring the Omaha 54 students on July 28th. View the photos, or watch the event video on this page.

A new exhibit, "In-Country, At Home: Hagel and Vietnam", runs through December 2021, on the first floor of Criss Library.

UNO Libraries is excited to announce the next round of Affordable Content Grants @ UNO. Full or part-time faculty who are interested in converting their courses from traditionally published materials to low or no cost materials are eligible to apply. Application deadline October 1, 2021.

Omaha's freshest game jam and interactive development experience, delightfully mutated for summer fun ; online July 10-18.

To safely meet the needs of the UNO community, the Creative Production Lab will continue with a remote assistance focus. Core services, software, and equipment are still available for use in an altered format.

Need a place to study or work on a final project? Take advantage of extended hours at Criss Library.

Affordable Content Grants have been awarded to assist faculty members in transitioning their courses to low or no cost course materials.

Digital Engagement Librarian Jason Heppler and co-authors honored with National Council on Public History Award.

The UNO Libraries are dedicated to making changes to eliminate racism, bigotry, bias, and prejudice. We stand with our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) colleagues and students, and our UNO International Students during this time of grief, emotional stress, and safety concerns.

UNO Libraries’ Archives and Special Collections showcases Legislative Files with an exhibit located on the first floor of Criss Library through August.

UNO Libraries’ Archives and Special Collections celebrates the 50th birthday of the Maverick mascot with an exhibit located on the first floor of Criss Library, up now through August 20, 2021.

Omaha's ephemeral game jam for Spring, dedicated to new experiences, experimental dev, and a focus on art as play; online April 10-18.

Archives and Special Collections had volunteers working remotely through the pandemic.

UNO librarians have a multi-semester collaboration with Introduction to Sociology sections to create zines on environmental topics examined through a social and sociological lens.

To safely meet the needs of the UNO community, the Creative Production Lab has shifted to a remote assistance focus. Core services, software, and equipment are still available for use in an altered format.