News: University Libraries

gamblers at a casino
Arts and Culture |

German historian explores how Las Vegas achieved what cities around the world have not: true distinction as a gaming destination.

Michelle Light examines costume designs
Arts and Culture |

A behind-the-scenes look at the Libraries and facilities management teams’ efforts to protect the historic book of the Bard’s works.

Book opened to illustration of Shakespeare
Arts and Culture |

Folger Shakespeare Library’s national touring exhibit of 1623’s “book that gave us Shakespeare” visits UNLV Lied Library Sept. 1-29.

Frank Sinatra
UNLV History |

From Bob Hope to Jimmy Kimmel, top entertainers have long been honored at UNLV commencement with honorary degrees.

Hotel guests gamble at the slots
Research |

How the old papers of an esteemed accountant and the memories of a casino legend chart the shift in the casino model.

Starr Hoffman
People |

The new Libraries employee on information overload and her 'geeky' accomplishment.

premier u.n.l.v.
UNLV History |

A look back on the events this patch of grass has hosted over the years.

Ai Ja, Min, and Sue Kim
Arts and Culture |

Long before K-pop, there were the Kim Sisters. Now an Eadington Fellow is exploring what their meteroic rise on Las Vegas entertainment scene has to do with American ideals of beauty, citizenship and capitalism amidst Cold War politics.

Item from University Libraries Special Collections
Campus News |

National Archives grant helps University Libraries' Special Collections Division preserve archival collections on expansion of gaming in America from 1970 to 2010.

magazines
Research |

The increasing popularity of state lotteries coincides with a stagnant social mobility, according to work of the latest Eadington Fellow. Catch his free talk at 3 p.m. Dec. 3.

opening of the Stardust Golf Course
Arts and Culture |

The Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project at UNLV University Libraries documents the rich history of our region’s Jewish people and a city they transformed.

World Series of Poker game
Campus News |

Eadington Fellow dives into UNLV's archives to examine the relationship between sports media and cultural memory in poker's main event.