News: University Libraries

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Arts and Culture |

UNLV employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.

Local artist and UNLV alumnus Troy Gillett
People |

Local artist and UNLV alumnus Troy Gillett created an inspiring art piece to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11.

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Arts and Culture |
A painting of various birds and animals dancing a jig around the serving dish.
Arts and Culture |

Online collection showcases the menus of yesteryear. See some of your favorites and share your memories of dining in Las Vegas.

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Arts and Culture |

Digitized Collection of 1,500 Menus From Las Vegas, Canada and Europe Provides a Unique Look at Culinary Trends and Cultural History

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For nearly 40 years before the downturn of 2008, the gaming industry had been touted as "recession-proof." But, as the economic downturn intensified and the national gambling spend declined, it became clear that consumer demand for casino gambling was indeed sensitive to larger economic fluctuations.

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Small-town life during the rise and fall of Southern Nevada's mining industry is chronicled through rarely seen newspaper clippings, photos, and letters in a digital library collection, Southern Nevada: The Boomtown Years 1900-1925.

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Research |

An updated guide to acquiring and organizing information in electronic formats will help staff in library management adapt to the digital age