News & Events

Summer Fun and Learning with the Library With summer fast approaching, we want to remind you not to forget the library in your daily activities and travels. We have much to offer both for fun-seekers and those wishing to learn a new skill or two beyond the academic. Leisure Reading: Novels, Fiction, and More Ebooks…

Higher Learning-President Benson’s Views of the Solar System You’re invited to explore the cosmos through the eyes of Dr. Richard C. Benson, President Eugene McDermott Distinguished University Chair of Leadership. This planetary photography exhibit showcases his personal collection of solar system imagery captured over years of skywatching, telescope work, and deep fascination with the night…

Nebula Gallery: Passion in Literature Exhibit Special Collection’s Valentines Day themed exhibit “Passion in Literature” is open for all to view through February 24th in our Nebula Gallery. The theme utilizes Special Collection’s Rare Book Collection to exhibit passion found in literature from 1796 through 1953. Spotlighted in this exhibit are illustrations and poem stanzas…

MLK Digital Collection and Eugene McDermott Library Display Discover the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at our display and digital collection featuring his speeches, sermons, biographies, and more. These resources uncover his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to nonviolent activism, which transformed the Civil Rights Movement and continues to inspire the pursuit of…

LinkedIn Learning Continuation The Eugene McDermott Library, with support from UTD Human Resources, secured continued access to LinkedIn Learning through the end of 2025 for all UT Dallas faculty, students, and staff. For any questions, please contact the Assistant Director for Scholarly Communication and Collections, Davin Pate Davin.Pate@utdallas.edu

Most Popular Journals 2025 At present, McDermott Library provides access to nearly 100,000 journal and newspaper titles to the campus. All titles are included in the library catalog and can be accessed by current staff, faculty, and students. Our catalog describes each journal and what volumes are available in either print or electronic format. The…

Jalonick Lecture Sneak Peek The annual Jalonick lecture on aviation is scheduled for April 5, 3-5 pm at the Frontiers of Flight Museum near Love Field.  The speaker will be Dennis Jenkins, an expert on the Space Shuttle. More information about free tickets to follow.

Fall 2024 Library Workshops The Eugene McDermott Library offers workshops, tours, and sessions on citation management, research strategies, and introduction to the library’s spaces and resources. Our sessions give students practice with library research, databases, and an understanding of library research strategies while helping to foster student success. Workshops are offered as virtual and hybrid…

The Eugene McDermott Library Annual Banned Books Week Event McDermott Library’s Banned Books Read-Out: Freed Between the LinesWednesday, October 2, 2024 1 pm to 3 pmEugene McDermott Library (MC), 1.2 (Instruction Atrium) At this event, selected UTD students, faculty, and staff will read passages from banned and challenged books. Books unite us all! Reading opens our…

Celebrate Constitution Day with McDermott Library Constitution Day at Eugene McDermott LibraryTuesday, September 17 at 12:00 pm (noon) According to the Library of Congress Constitution Day and Citizenship Day are observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787 in Philadelphia, and “recognize all who, by coming of age…

Join our Library Scavenger Hunt at the Eugene McDermott Library for WOW24!

Back by popular demand, we invite students to join us for a casual Game Night at the Library!

McDermott Library is planning some changes that could impact your use of the building.

McDermott Library is planning some changes that could impact your use of the building.

McDermott Library is planning some changes that could impact your use of the building.

Over the course of the summer, the library has developed an app to respond to student demands. The new library app seamlessly connects you to key library services.

The Eugene McDermott Library celebrated our faculty authors at an event last week. The reception honored authors, book editors, translators, and other creative works, such as the writing of scores, recordings, and art exhibits created in 2022. 2023 marked the 16th year of the reception.

Texas Library Coalition for United Action (TLCUA) releases statement about the historic deal that has been reached with Elsevier.

McDermott Library is planning some changes that could impact your use of the building.

McDermott Library is planning some changes that could impact your use of the building.

McDermott Library is planning some changes that could impact your use of the building.

McDermott Library is planning some changes that could impact your use of the building.