Graphic for APRCA open house 2025 is on Oct. 16 from 4-7pm

Join us Oct. 16th 4pm-7pm for the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections & Archives open house.⁠
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Our theme for the year is Dog Mushing.

Light refreshments will be served, with free parking beginning at 5pm.

Details at uaf.libcal.com/event/15394388

Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024
www.ala.org/bbooks/frequ...

How many have you read?

#bannedbooksweek
#NanookNation

Apply for the Paul H. McCarthy Award

Apply for the Paul H. McCarthy Award!

We're accepting applications for a $2,500 annual award for UAF undergraduates & graduates to support research using the collections at the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections & Archives.

Details at www.uaf.edu/ursa/funding...

#NanookNation
#URSA
#APRCA

Rasmuson Library fall reading recommendations

Rasmuson Library offers these Fall 2025 book recommendations from our Librarians.⁠
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bit.ly/rasmuson-rea...
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#fallreads ⁠
#uaflibrary ⁠
#nanooknation

APRCA Movie Night

Join us on level 2 of Rasmuson Library, Thursday, September 25 at 5:30pm for the APRCA movie night event:

The Valley of Silent Men (1922)

library.uaf.edu/aprca/news/m...

#nanooknation
#UAFlibrary
#aprcamovienight

graphic for Rasmuson Library's Blind Date with A Banned Book

Rasmuson Library's Blind Date with a Banned Book starts today!

Celebrate Banned Books Week by picking a surprise wrapped book from the Library (main Floor).

Scan the QR code at the display to leave your review & reveal what you unwrapped!

#NanookNation #UAFLibrary #IReadBannedBooks

Graphic about Rasmuson Library's research guides

Not sure which database is best to find articles & books? Check out Rasmuson Library's Research Guides at library.uaf.edu/research-gui...

Need additional help? UAF Librarians are here for you! Contact us at library.uaf.edu/reference

#NanookNation
#UAFLibrary
#LibraryResearch

Exhibit opening Sept. 5th at 5:00pm in Rasmuson Library

Stop by Rasmuson Library tonight, Sept. 5th, from 5:00-7:00 for the exhibit opening of Infrared Landscapes work by David Sanches.

uaf.libcal.com/event/15226803

#NanookNation
#UAFArtists
#Photography

Graphic for upcoming reading group

Join us for a fall UAF reading group. We'll be discussing "Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher," by Dr. Stephen Brookfield. Register for one or more sessions. The first session starts Sept. 11th.

Details at uaf.libcal.com/event/15252262

#NanookNation
#UAFReadingGroup

Rasmuson Library Bingo

Pick up a Bingo board at "Party in the Park" or the Rasmuson Library Circulation Desk and win prizes!⁠ Travel to each floor of the Library, collecting secret words to make a Bingo on your board. ⁠
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Info at uaf.libcal.com/event/15185863
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#RasmusonLibrary⁠
#NanookNation⁠
#UAFPartyinthePark⁠
#Bingo

Happy students at a library

We're so excited for Fall Semester 2025!⁠
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Whether you're attending UAF in person or remotely, librarians are here to help you figure out how to navigate the library and its many resources.⁠
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Get help by going to library.uaf.edu/reference
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#NanookNation⁠
#RasmusonLibrary⁠
#UAFRasmusonLibrary

Graphic announcing Rasmuson Library is closed July, 3 & 4

Rasmuson Library will be closed July, 3 & 4. Have a great holiday! ⁠
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Photo, from the Rasmuson Library Archives, is of a July 4, 1917 pillow fight.⁠ vilda.alaska.edu/digital/coll...
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#PillowFights⁠
#NanookNation⁠
#UAFLibrary⁠

Graphic announcing the availability of APRCA Quarterly June 2025

APRCA Quarterly, June 2025, is available!⁠
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bit.ly/APRCA-June-2...

#APRCA
#ArchivesNews
#NanookNation

Graphic announcing seats are available for LS101 June 30 - Aug 8

📚 Don't miss out! There are still seats available for Library Information & Research (LS101)!

✨ Get ahead in your studies & sharpen your research skills.

📅 Next course: June 30 – Aug 8

alaska.search.collegescheduler.com/search?term=...

#NanookNation #UAFRequiredCourses #InformationLiteracy

Did you know that ScholarWorks@UA is the institutional repository for the University of Alaska? ⁠
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It contains theses/dissertations, journal articles, capstone projects, presentations & much more!⁠
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Check it out at scholarworks.alaska.edu
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#NanookNation⁠
#UniversityofAlaska

Graphic promoting UAF Rasmuson Library's Research Guides

Not sure where to start?

We know using library resources can be overwhelming.

That’s why we have curated subject-specific research guides.

Use these guides to help you get started with your research.

library.uaf.edu/research-gui...

#NanookNation
#ServiceSpotlight
#UAFLibrary

Graphic introducing Rasmuson Library's technology lending service

Rasmuson Library has equipment you can borrow! Microphones, laptops, iPads, calculators, & digital cameras are some of our popular items.

Search for equipment library.uaf.edu/equipment, OR text us at 907-341-4404, or call 907-474-7482 to find out what we have available.

#NanookNation
#UAFLibrary

Graphic for UAF's Graduate Student Online Writing Retreat June 25-27

UAF Graduate Students: Elevate Your Writing at Our Online Retreat June 25-27! Details & registration link at bit.ly/UAF-grad-wri...

#NanookNation
#UAFLibrary
#Writing
#GradStudents

Service spotlight is our UAF Librarians who are here to help you.

Welcome to Summer Session 2025!

Do you have questions about using library resources?

Whether you're on or off campus, UAF Librarians are here to help you!

library.uaf.edu/reference

#NanookNation
#ServiceSpotlight
#UAFLibrary

Register for LS101

Have you signed up for Library Information & Research (LS101)?

There are available spots for the summer term!

Don't wait to take this class in your senior year. Register today!

alaska.search.collegescheduler.com/search?term=...

#LS101
#NanookNation
#UAFSummerSessions

Don't know you're PIN? Instructions for resetting it are at libanswers.library.uaf.edu/faq/422075

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Looking for your next read? Try the Alaska Digital Library.

UAF folks can access this resource by going to adl.overdrive.com and selecting University of Alaska Fairbanks - Elmer E. Rasmuson Library.

Then login with your Polar Express card number and library PIN.

Student

Need help finding the right resources for your final assignment? We can help!

𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭: 907-341-4404
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞: 907-474-7482
𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: AskRasmusonLibrary@uaf.libanswers.com
𝐈𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧: Main floor Rasmuson Library.

library.uaf.edu/reference

#goodluckonfinals
#NanookNation
#libraryhelp

Movie night flyer featuring Nomads of the North

It's APRCA Movie Night at Rasmuson Library, April 24 at 5:30pm.

Join us for "Nomads of the North."

Details at uaf.libcal.com/calendar/wor...

#NanookNation
#MovieNight
#APRCA

Photo of the Rasmuson Library's McCarthy Award Winner, Amy Topkok

Celebrate Rasmuson Library's McCarthy Award Winner, Amelia (Amy) K. Topkok. Thurs., April 24 noon-1:00pm.

Iñupiaq Skin-Sewing Through Photos explores the cultural significance of Iñupiaq parka-making through historical photographs and archival research.

Details at uaf.libcal.com/event/14458280

1953 Mt. Spurr eruption.

Longer clip at youtu.be/PsR8Y3azASI?...

Mt. Spurr is located approximately 81 miles west of Anchorage.

#mtspurr
#volcano
#anchorage
#Alaska
#FilmFriday
#APRCAFilms

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Need a jump start with your research and using library resources? We're here to help! Schedule a research consultation today at bit.ly/ras-research

#NanookNation
#RasmusonLibrary
#ResearchHelp

Photo of UAF Mascot with a happy dog!

🐾Save the Date! The dogs are coming to Rasmuson Library 🐾

De-stress with the furries from Companion Inc. on April 22-23 from 1:00pm-7:00pm.

#NanookNation
#DogsInTheLibrary

National Library Workers Day

Today is #NationalLibraryWorkersDay!

Now is the time to highlight the critical role library workers play in keeping our libraries running. Let’s celebrate and recognize the amazing STARS who work in libraries.

Nominate a stellar library worker at www.surveymonkey.com/r/SubmitASta...

#NLWD25

UAF Nanook mascot with people outside of the library

It’s not too late to pitch in and make our library even better! Plus, you could score some cool prizes by filling out the Rasmuson Library User Survey!

Take the survey now at bit.ly/ras-survey-2...

#wewanttohearfromyou
#makethelibrarybetter