ADA-Compliant Equipment at UNT Libraries: Fostering Inclusivity and Independence

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Written By: Apurwa Bhattarai  According to the U.S. Department of Justice (n.d.), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against an individual with disability at work, school, or public places. To ensure everyone, including persons with disabilities, has equal access to the services, UNT Libraries offers various ADA-compliant equipment… Read more »

Vinyl Record Collection at the UNT Music Library

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Written By: Cheyenne King  Academic books and articles may be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the word “library,” and they are vital to a successful school year. However, libraries contain more than these resources for students. One of my favorite discoveries has been in the UNT Music Library. If you… Read more »

Have We Passed the Need for Literacy?

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Written by: Ashra Londa In the past 20 years, technology has begun playing a bigger and bigger role in how society functions on a global scale. Less and less are libraries used for finding books—and even if a patron still wants to read, they may rather sift through online options while perusing a tablet than… Read more »

Thesis & Dissertation Resources

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Written By: Abby Stovall Writing a thesis or dissertation can seem like a daunting task. Regardless of your area of study, taking on a major project can feel overwhelming and intense. However, UNT Libraries has a variety of resources graduate students can use when writing these papers. LibGuides  If you are wondering where to even… Read more »

The Case for Leisure Books in Academic Libraries

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Written By: Abby Stovall Academic libraries, such as the UNT Library system, are renowned for their provision of access to millions of resources. The plethora of scholarly articles and other research materials serve to promote student success in the classroom and in their fields of study. However, maybe academic library collections are undeveloped in one… Read more »